Anti-ageing beauty tricks at 50, 60, 70+

By Jade Pickering

Beauty

11 April 2011 09:00

Does your beauty routine need updating? Our expert shares her top tips for the age you are.

It’s common to get stuck in a beauty rut. “A lot of women cling onto the same routine they’ve had for years, making them look and feel ten years older,” says Trisha Chandler, professional make-up artist for Makeup Works (www.makeupworks.co.uk). Avoid making the same mistakes by following Trisha’s beauty tips, perfect for you, whatever your age.

IN YOUR 50s

Whether it’s running around the garden with your grandkids or heading off to work, when you’re in your 50s finding a beauty routine that doesn’t take time is key.

 

Tame your eyebrows

Surgical face-lifts don’t have to be your only option, having your eyebrows professionally shaped can do wonders for your face. “A professional eyebrow wax or thread can instantly take years off you, framing your eyes and working like a mini face lift,” says Trisha. Don’t worry about spending a fortune on expensive treatments every time your hairs grow back – follow the shape with your tweezers instead. These Slant Tweezers (£1.50) from e.l.f are perfect.

 

Protect with an SPF

“No matter how old you are, you should always use a sun protection all year round,” says Trisha. You’ll protect your skin from damaging sunrays and help prevent premature ageing too. To save time and money go for a day cream that already contains an SPF, like Tesco Skin Wisdom Age Delay Day Moisturiser SPF 15 (£7/50ml), which helps to keep your skin hydrated and give it a youthful radiance.

 

Avoid frosting

By this, we don’t mean cake. “Frosting lipsticks actually have a reverse effect on the face making you look much older,” says Trisha. “The sparkle and shimmer will emphasise fine lines and make them look deeper.” Stick to creamy, moisturising lipsticks instead, like Avon Moisture Seduction Lipstick (£8.50) – it will take attention away from your wrinkles and keep your lips hydrated.

 

IN YOUR 60s

After the menopause, your oestrogen levels will be low causing the production of elastin and collagen in your skin to drop too. It’s common to develop sensitive skin, so help protect it wherever you can. 

 

Go green

Swapping your morning tea for a cup of green tea could help keep you healthy inside and out. “Drinking just one cup a day will offer great anti-ageing benefits and help promote the production of elasticity in your skin,” says Trisha. If this doesn’t persuade you, then experts have found that anti-oxidants in green tea can help delay the ageing process.

 

Avoid foam cleansers

“Chemicals in foam cleansers aren’t good for ageing skin, as it can strip it of its natural oils,” says Trisha. As an alternative, try Boots Botanics Face Soothing Cleansing Balm (£6.63/70g). “Always apply your cleanser with a muslin cloth and lukewarm water – never piping hot water because it will dry out your skin even more,” says Trisha.

 

Don’t forget your base

To hide imperfections and even out your skin tone, always use a primer before applying your foundation. “Primer’s are fantastic for minimising fine lines and acting as a base for your foundation,” says Trisha. Try Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Smoother (£9.99/7ml). The lightweight gel helps to even out your skin’s surface and hide fine lines and pores.

 

IN YOUR 70s AND BEYOND 

Lucky for you, your skin will now have calmed down especially if you’ve taken care of it over the years. But dry hair can still be a problem, so keep it hydrated with products that moisturise.

 

Nourish your hair

Youthful hair is glossy and full of life, where as ageing hair can look dull and de-hydrated and this is all down to the lack of oil our hair glands produce. To bring the life back into your hair, treat it to a deep conditioning treatment like Kérastase Age Premium Masque Substantif (£25.90/200ml). “Hair treatments are great for giving your hair a boost and they work harder than conditioners because they absorb into the hair shaft rather than laying on the surface,” says Trisha. So go on, pamper yourself!

 

Stimulate your skin

“If your complexion is looking dull and tired, revive it by treating your skin to a facial massage,” says Trisha. Don’t head down to a beauty salon, you can do this all in the comfort of your own home. “Using your moisturiser, gently massage it into your skin with your fingertips using upwards and outwards strokes. This will help work the product deep into the layers and give your skin a wonderful glow,” says Trisha.

 

Grow your eyelashes

As with hair, your eyelashes might look a little sparse, but you can give them a helping hand. L’Oréal Paris Lash Renewal Serum (£11.22/7.5ml) helps lashes look fuller, thicker and stronger after eight weeks. There are plenty of lash growing mascara’s available too, so save yourself time by using Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara (£8.99/8ml).