Elderly Skin Care



Care For Elderly Skin



Elderly skin care is important to prevent many senior skin conditions that can appear at this age. Skin care for the elderly doesn't need to be complicated just follow some simple advice and you will give your skin a chance to look its best.





Elderly Skin Care To make the most of the skin is necessary to take care of it through the different stages in our lives.

Many senior citizens don’t give their skin the attention and care it deserves, wrongly thinking that is not worth it.

There are many things that you can do to take care of your skin, from homemade remedies to relaxing spa treatments. You can start today to feel good within you own skin but first lets find out more about elderly skin.

A great percentage of senior people develop dermatologic problems such as:

  • Itching

  • Infections

  • Eczema

  • Allergic reactions …


These skin conditions occur because elderly skin has less defences, making it more vulnerable to external aggressions such as cold, wind, sunlight...

The skin of the elderly is thinner and collagen, see collagen information , and elastine production diminish, the skin becomes dryer and wrinkles are more pronounced.

Skin care in the elderly is not to be taken for granted, especially if you belong to this age group and suffer any kind of dermatologic problem. If you have any concerns about your skin go to the dermatologist.



Agents That Influence Skin Problems In The Elderly


  • Soap

  • Water

  • Cold

  • Excessive heat

  • Dry air

  • Wind

  • Friction



Elderly Skin Care- Advice For Mature Skin


  • Massaging the skin is really important to stimulate blood circulation.

    Mature Skin Care This can be done with a skin spa treatment or at home with the help of essential oils for mature skin.

  • Use a mild soap with a neutral PH. Normal soaps and shower gels will strip the skin of its natural oils.

  • Washing with warm water instead of hot water is important in elderly skin care to avoid dry skin.

  • If you are having a bath, make it short and add bath oils.

  • Pat dry every part of the body very well.

  • Use a humidifier in the bedroom especially in winter because of the heat from radiators.

  • Avoid clothes with fabrics that can irritate the skin such as wool and polyester.

  • Use a moisturizer with natural skin care ingredients every day, especially after the shower. Don’t forget the neck, hands and feet. Applying a moisturizer will help smooth over the skin and reduce itching.

  • Use anti aging skin care products to take care of aging skin .

  • Avoid smoking, see smoking wrinkles , caffeine and alcohol in excess.

  • Drink water, take some kind of gentle exercise such as walking or swimming and eat a healthy diet.

  • Is never too late to take care of the skin, no matter your age group. If you want to find out treatments for mature and aging skin read facial treatments for wrinkles .




Mature And Aging Skin Natural Treatments



Elderly Dry Skin Treatment- Blend two carrots with natural yougurt and few drops of olive oil. Apply to the skin and leave for twenty minutes. Rinse off with mineral water. Pat dry and apply an humectant moisturizer.

Mature Skin Treatment- Care Elderly Skin Blend a handful of almonds with two spoons of organic honey. Apply to the skin you want to treat for fifteen minutes. Rinse off with warm or mineral water. Apply an anti aging skin care moisturizer.

Skin Care For Senior Wrinkles- Mix natural orange juice with camomile and honey. Apply over the wrinkles until is absorbed. Rinse off with mineral water. Apply an anti wrinkle cream.

Elderly Dry Skin Care- Mix a mashed banana with a mashed avocado. Add few drops of cream and apply it to the skin. Leave it for fifteen minutes and rinse off with mineral water. Apply a moisturizer for dry skin.

Elderly Skin Care And Wrinkles- Mash a boiled potato and mix it with few drops of lemon. Apply over the skin for about ten minutes. Rinse off with mineral water. Apply an anti wrinkle moisturizer.





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