At The D
Wave we embrace our skin and its changes at every stage. When it comes to mature
skin,
we understand its characteristics and its needs; we are here to give you the complete low down
so that you can prepare your skin and continue to maintain its health.
What is considered Mature skin?
Owing to the natural ageing process, Mature skin is characterised by several changes in terms of
skin structure and function.
When it comes to the skin, each layer goes through changes:
Epidermis : The top most layer becomes thinner as the cell turnover rate - rate at which
new cells
are formed slows down by almost 30% resulting in dull look
Dermis : As you go in deeper, we witness a structural decline of collagen and elastin
resulting in less firm skin.
Hypodermis, the deepest layer sees a volume loss resulting in sagging, more visible veins,
hollow areas especially around the eyes.
The barrier strength reduces resulting in reduced sebum and water and natural humectants like
hyaluronic acid.
Other more noticeable characteristics that show up on the face:
Fine lines : You may notice pronounced lines around the mouth, forehead and around the
eyes -
crow’s feet which form over time due to sun exposure, loss of elasticity, repeated facial
expressions.
Drier and thinner : Skin feels drier, may feel stretched due to decreased oil production.
Skin may
also look more fragile and become more sensitive
Loss of volume : You may notice a reduction in facial volume around the cheeks and under
the eye -
especially around the cheeks and under the eyes.
Age spots : Prolonged sun exposure may result in uneven texture, dark spots.
Dullness : Mature skin if not treated and not taken care of can look dull lacing radiance
especially due to a slower skin cell turnover rate.
Enlarged pores and visible blood vessels : The pores may grow with age making skin look
textured
and some individuals may see an increased visibility of blood vessels on the skin.
Sagging : One of the first signs of mature skin - decreased collagen production leading to
loose
skin around the jawline and neck.
So what is the best skin care routine for aging skin?
Having a customised skincare routine for mature skin is a sure shot way to delay ageing as
consistent actions help stimulate the skin and imitate its functions. However, one needn’t
incorporate a complicated one to see effective results.
When it comes to your morning routine
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You may start off with a gentle yet hydrating cleanser that helps take off all the
overnight buildup. Ensure you choose a cleanser that suits your skin type especially
since our skin type may see a change as our skin matures.
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Cleansing needs to be followed by toning, however this is optional. A hydrating toner
can just awaken the skin and prepare it for better absorption of potent actives.
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A hydrating serum helps tackle epidermis water loss and gives you a plumped look
- All of these steps need to be followed by sunscreen - the
non-negotiable. You can opt
for a hydrating, light-weight, non-comedogenic sunscreen that moisturises and protects
skin without clogging your pores.
Your Nighttime skincare routine
Your night-time routine is more crucial when it comes to mature skin as your skin goes into
repair mode when asleep and that’s when you need to amplify the regeneration process
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It’s best to double cleanse - One that will take off all the makeup/buildup and the
other that will just cleanse without stripping your skin of its natural oils.
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Exfoliation : Depending on your skin type, exfoliation helps take off the layer of dead
skin cells and allows for targeted serums to penetrate into the skin more effectively.
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Targeted formulations : Serums that address a specific concern while maintaining the
health of your skin. It’s important to start off slowly with potent actives as your skin
needs time to acclimatise. But mature skin requires active application of specific
serums that help tackle fine lines, enlarged pores, hydration loss and elasticity.
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Moisturising : The way to seal the effectiveness is through a rich yet lightweight
moisturiser that keeps your skin hydrated all night long and ensures you wake up to
fresh skin.
Apart from incorporating an AM & PM routine, it’s important you are opting for the best, most
suited anti-ageing products.
The D Wave
range caters to skin of all age groups - from sudden teenage zits to mature skin
that
exhibits fine lines - we have a plant-based formulation for each concern.
Our Age Freeze Creme aims to retain your radiance lifelong. It
contains Swiss Apple stem cells
that actively helps delay signs of ageing along with strengthening your skin cell vitality. This
formulation also stimulates collagen production thus ensuring regular cell turnover. Also helps
work on reducing signs of age spots and fine lines.
Another formulation that helps with rejuvenation, repair and renewal is our Cell Rejuvenating
Complex Night Creme. It’s an all round solution that works on skin cell renewal,
building an
armour against future aggressors and ensures your barrier is protected leaving you with fresh,
supple skin.
we will do our part to delay ageing with our potent formulations, at The D Wave we also believe
there is something powerful about mature skin. It reflects our experiences, all that we endured,
all that didn't break us. Wear your scars with pride. Mature skin also means being comfortable
in your own skin and owning who you are!
