How to Combat Dry Skin As We Get Older
                     How to 
Combat Dry 
Skin As We 
Get Older
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As we get older, lots of things start to change in our body. Nothing 
seems to work the same in our thirties, forties and fifties as they 
did when we were 20.
One of the places we notice it most is when we look in the mirror. 
 Skin that was once soft and smooth is starting to look dry and 
uneven in texture
What causes ageing?
Collagen and elastin are produced in the lower levels of our skin to 
increase skin thickness, help the skin to bounce back into place 
and absorb the impact on our structural skin fibers during the 
15,000 movements our face makes daily.
As the production of collagen and elastin slows down, our 
skin will start to become thinner. Think of the skin like a 
pikelet when we are younger and more like a crepe as we 
age!
How do we keep it looking younger for longer?
To keep the skin plump and full (like a pikelet) for longer, we 
need to be constantly ensuring the products we are using are 
suitable for what the skin needs now. It may be time to 
rethink the products you’re using to make sure you are being 
kind to your skin. To prevent or reduce the side effects (aka 
the crepe effect) of ageing we need to introduce new things 
into our skin care routine to
 Add more oils to the skin (both internal and external) – because 
natural oil production decreases as we age and a lack of oils 
accelerates ageing. Yes, that’s right, the oil we loathed as 
teenagers is now needed to fight ageing!!
 Add more vitamins – (both internal and external) – as vitamins like 
A, B and C help to keep our cell turnover healthy, fight the 
damaging effects of sun and reduce pigmentation and uneven 
dark patches on the skin
 Add Hyaluronic Acid – as this will help create an epidermal 
protective barrier (like an invisible film on the skin surface – 
I call it the layer of breathable cling film!). And if you 
choose one with different molecular sizes it will also infuse 
into the deeper skin layers and produce a plumping or 
‘push up’ effect that fills wrinkles
 Add pre and pro biotics (both internal and external) as this 
reduces inflammation and inflammation is the pre-curser to 
pigment production, so if you want less dark spots boost 
the skin’s immune system with an external probiotic, such 
as our B Calm SOS Intensive Care Balm.
Best products that deliver results
Toner (also known as hydration prep!)
Remember those old toners that you put on a cotton ball and would 
sting your skin? Their purpose was to remove the last bits of dirt and 
makeup from your skin, but what they also did was strip away the 
natural oils (that your soap cleanser hadn’t already done). It left your 
skin clean, but also tight and dried out.
Firstly, make sure you have a gentle cleanser that removes all impurities 
the first time around AND that doesn’t dry your skin.
Then make sure you invest in a toning lotion that adds moisture into 
your skin after cleansing.  We recommend the 
02 Excel Comfort and Youthfulness Toning Lotion, to saturate the skin 
and restore hydration levels.
Serums
Serums are a concentrated, super-efficient way to target specific 
skin concerns, such as fine lines or dryness. Serums are intended to 
restore the skin from the inside out, having a dramatic effect on the 
skin’s surface. They are applied to the skin after cleansing and 
toning, and before your moisturiser.
Our favourite – and best-selling serum for dry skin (actually – all 
skin types) is our Hydracure Hyaluronic Force serum. This ultra-
hydrating serum delivers a hit of moisture to all layers of the skin, 
making it ideal for those with dry and dehydrated skin to restore 
hydration levels, making it appear fresh and dewy.  Apply under 
other serums and elixirs to improve absorption.
Elixirs or Face Oils
Elixirs are similar but different to serums.  Elixirs are a combination 
of oils that also generally include plant extracts, peptides and other 
ingredients that nourish the skin. They are made up of smaller 
molecules which makes them extremely effective as it allows them 
to penetrate further into the skin (so they don’t leave an oily film 
on the skin surface). This makes them perfect for providing dry skin 
with a hit of essential nourishment deep in the skin. These hard 
working products have a high concentration of active ingredients, 
which means a little goes a long way.
The T Rides Absolute Nourishment Elixir is a dry skin must-have, 
containing seven plant oils with exceptional regenerating power to 
stimulate collagen and firm and rejuvenate cells. Packed with 
essential fatty acids, it has a light, non-greasy texture that is easily 
absorbed.
Then when you’re done, top it off with a moisturiser to seal in all 
that hydrating goodness, like SRNS Pro 60+ Treatment Cream, 
which contains ingredients not only to treat dryness but to also 
stimulate youth proteins for a more youthful complexion and even 
skin tone.
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432 100 – we’re 
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