Korean Beauty focuses on proper nutrition and hydration, both of which make a world of difference to mature skin. That's because i is characterised by dehydration, dryness and decreasing cellular activity.
When skin is adequately hydrated it looks naturally softer, which assists with masking the appearance of wrinkles.
The Korean Beauty routine is all about treating the root cause of problems rather than masking them, which makes K-Beauty a natural fit for anti-aging!
Caring for mature skin involves a little more TLC than skin in its 20s or 30s.
As we age, the amount and activity of the fibroblasts in the skin is reduced, as is the synthesis of collagen. Skin becomes noticeably drier thanks to a decrease in natural oils.
On the bright side, this means that mature skin is prone to fewer breakouts. On the other hand, it means that skin begins to lack firmness and can develop a more pallid colour.
Remember the old saying, “Prevention is better than a cure”? The ideal time to start an anti-ageing routine is while the skin is still in its prime. This doesn’t mean that it’s too late to take care of your skin if you’ve left it a little longer though.
The Korean Beauty routine aims to provide hydration to dry, tight skin, working to protect and strengthen it. The ingredients in anti-ageing K-Beauty products also target dullness, age spots and pigmentation, and work to smooth existing wrinkles.
The goal of these products is to stimulate the process of cell renewal and recover some of the skin’s lost firmness.
Our favourite ingredients to look out for in Korean Beauty products for mature skin include:
Retinol - a powerful antioxidant known as the Gold Standard in anti-aging thanks to its ability to tackle everything from fine lines and pores to dull, texture skin.
Lactobacillus Ferment – a type of probiotic extract made through a process of fermentation. It is perfect for ageing skin as it offers nourishment, hydration, renewal and toning effects.
Niacinamide – a Vitamin B3 component. It improves skin’s elasticity, enhances the barrier function and revives skin tone and texture.
Adenosine – a yeast-derived ingredient that functions as a soothing and skin-restoring agent.
Ceramides – lipid molecules found within cell membranes that hold skin cells together. They form a protective layer that plumps the skin and helps it to retain moisture. In skincare products, ceramides are used to replace the skin’s natural lipids.
Sodium Hyaluronate – an ingredient found naturally in the human body that is important for sustaining skin as it ages. Sodium hyaluronate (and it’s cousin, hyaluronic acid) hold up to 1,000 times their own weight in water, making them excellent moisturisers.
Many Korean Beauty products specifically target ageing skin and anti-ageing concerns. Some of our favourite include:
Toner is designed to reset your skin after cleansing. An essence is a quintessentially Korean skincare step that focuses on restoring the skin’s natural rhythm, as well as hydration. Combine both steps in one with:
Jelly Ko Dewy Glaze Toner – we guarantee this will be unlike other toners you've tried. With it's thicker, jelly-like consistency that melts into a water when it touches the skin it is nourishing from the very first step. It works to prepare your skin to properly absorb your next layers of skincare.
Serum is a great skincare step for mature skin because they contains a higher concentration of active ingredients than regular skin care products. "Actives" are the ones that actually work to change the skin on a cellular level.
For mature skin, we recommend incorporating a retinol serum into your night routine. This assists with refining skin texture and diminishing the signs of aging. It works to smooth texture, even tone, and target areas of dark discolouration.
Another type of serum you'll find beneficial is a deeply hydrating and nourishing serum to replenish some of the moisture we lose with age.
To make mature eyes look brighter and more youthful, an eye cream can help. If you're curious whether you really need an eye cream, take a look at our previous article on the topic.
Plus, we've also got some handy tips and tricks for getting the best results from your eye cream too.
To learn more about the best Korean beauty products for mature skin tune into the Korean Beauty Show podcast:
When picking the perfect moisturiser for mature skin, keep in mind the importance of hydration. As our skin ages and dries out, we need to replenish lost oils.
Jelly Ko Bubble Tea Steam Cream is perfect for managing these skin concerns. It not only contains powerful anti-aging ingredients like Beta Glucan, Niacinamide, Vitamin E and Sodium Hyaluronate but also contains nourishing grapeseed oil as well.
As we age, incorporating a nourishing overnight treatment like a sleeping mask can also be beneficial. Sleeping masks are a Korean invention designed to make the most of your skin's natural sleep cycle.
They work in tandem with your skin to restore it overnight, as well as offer additional hydration and anti-aging benefits.
Have a product you’d like to recommend? Let us your know picks for best Korean Beauty products for mature skin in the comments!
"As we age, the amount and activity of the fibroblasts in the skin is reduced, as is the synthesis of collagen. Skin becomes noticeably drier thanks to a decrease in natural oils. On the bright side, this means that mature skin is prone to fewer breakouts. On the other hand, it means that skin begins to lack firmness and can develop a more pallid colour."
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February 21, 2023
Hello – Little by little I been using Korean Skincare products. I am 67 year old with pretty good skin texture (sometimes a little dry on chin area). I do have hooded eyes (surgery might be the solution for this problem). I have a few crow’s feet, forehead creases & mouth frown. I would like product that would help lift & firm my skin. My daily routine consist of Aveeno as a cleanser follow with 2% BHA around nose & chin for sebum filaments. I am running low on my products…Reviv Serum which I love, but way too expensive & I alternate with Mizon Snail Repair Ampoule. I use Clinique Smart Clinical Repair (Day) & Missha Time Revolution Night Repair. I saw YOUR list of the 6 INGREDIENTS that are for mature skin. I love using serums & like hyaluronic acid to be included my daily routine. I started to make a list of the products I was interest in. But before I buy. I would like to know your recommendation. Thank you & looking forward in trying something different. Have a good day.