When the temperatures rise, your skincare routine needs a seasonal refresh, especially if you have mature skin. Hot weather, sun exposure, and humidity can highlight fine lines, cause dryness, or even trigger breakouts. That’s why creating a skincare routine for mature skin in summer is essential to keep your complexion protected, hydrated, and glowing. Whether you’re heading to the pool or just running errands, these summer skincare tips will help your skin look and feel its best…all season long!
FAQs
- How should a skincare routine change in the summer for mature skin? Summer calls for lighter layers, increased hydration, and stronger sun protection. Swap heavy creams for lightweight moisturizers.
- What’s the most important step in a mature summer skincare routine? Sun protection! Protect your skin from age spots, fine lines, and collagen breakdown.
- Should I exfoliate in the summer if I have mature skin? Yes! Opt for mild exfoliants like fruit enzymes 1–2x per week to keep your skin smooth and radiant without over-stripping or irritating it.
- Is it okay to wear makeup in the heat? Absolutely! Just choose breathable, lightweight products with hydrating ingredients and apply over a solid skincare base. Think skin tints with SPF for a natural glow.
- What ingredients should I look for in summer skincare for mature skin? Look for hydrating, antioxidant-rich ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and hydroxytyrosol. These help maintain moisture, fight free radicals, and support a plump, healthy look.
5-Step Summer Skincare Routine
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a 12-step skincare routine to have amazing skin! I’m all about keeping it simple. And when you have a simple skincare routine with amazing ingredients, you can get glowy, happy, and healthy skin! Here’s a simple 5-step nightly skincare routine that you can stick to this summer for glowy skin!
- Cleanse – Double cleansing is best! Cleanse once to remove any makeup, sweat, and oil. Then cleanse again to truly clean your face. Find your perfect cleanser for your skin!
- Tone – Toner helps restore your skin’s natural pH level and preps it for additional skincare products.
- Serum – Choosing a serum for your skin type and needs will help you see better results.
- Eyes – Our under eyes are fragile and show signs of aging the fastest so it’s important to hydrate and nourish them!! This is my all time favorite under eye duo that women rave about!
- Moisturize – Finish your routine off with a good face cream that will hydrate your skin!
As a bonus, you can add in a mask once a week to give your skin extra TLC! Learn all about the best face masks to use for your skin.
What skincare should women over 40 use in the summer?
I’m a woman in my 40s and I’m an aesthetician. And I’ve tried LOTS of products. When I say that the skincare products that I’ve been using for over a year have transformed my skin, I’m not exaggerating! So trust me when I say that waterless skincare products are the best for women over 40!
Why?? In a nutshell, waterless beauty is more powerful and potent because the products are watered down. They are full of olive leaf cell extract and bioactive ingredients that will help nourish and protect your skin and help it look and feel its best!
Skincare isn’t a one size fits all! I really don’t like when a skincare brand only has one option of cleanser, one option of toner, one option of serum, and one option for face cream. What works well for dry skin, won’t work well for oily skin. What works well for mature skin, won’t necessarily work well for sensitive skin. There needs to be options! I love that Olive Tree People (Oliveda) skincare comes with lots of options. But it can also be overwhelming knowing where to begin. Take the skin quiz to know where to start!
How do I build a routine for mature skin?
I get it. There are so many options out there, what will work best for your mature skin??? Here’s where I can help! As an aesthetician and your virtual beauty coach, I create custom skincare routines that are tailored for your needs! Simply fill out my form and answer a few questions about your skin. I will create a skincare routine that will help you see the best results!
Antioxidant Serums for 40+ Skin
An antioxidant in skincare help protect the skin from sun damage and other free radicals. Examples of antioxidants would be hydroxytyrosol, vitamin c, vitamin 2, retinol, and bakuchiol. All of the Olive Tree People skincare products contain hydroxytyrosol which is a potent antioxidant. Any of these are serums that are great options for 40+ skin:
- HT + Vitamin C Serum
- Corrective Hyaluronic Serum
- AHA + HT Serum
- Green Retinol
- Corrective Kahai Elixir
- Corrective Midnight Elixir
- LA Dope 004 Dope Your Wrinkles Face Serum Oil
Glowy, Lightweight Makeup for Summer
When it comes to makeup for summer, think lightweight! Nobody wants to look like their makeup is melting off their face! Stick to skin tint and cream makeup that is light and hydrating.
Here’s what you’ll need to get a summer glow makeup look:
Start by applying a light layer of skin tint on your entire face to even out your skin tone. Add a warm sun-kissed glow with bronzer. Add a pretty flush to your cheeks with cream blush. And brighten and conceal your under eye area with color correctors. Think, less is more!
Check out this post on how to get glowy skin without looking oily!
Stick to this simple 5-step skincare routine for mature skin this summer and your skin will look and feel amazing!
Not sure which skincare products are great for your skin type and skin concerns, take the quick skincare quiz!
Here are other blogposts that you might enjoy:
- Acne in your 40s? What exactly is Hormonal Acne?
- Unlock Radiant Skin with Oliveda’s Skincare
- How To Get Glowy Skin Without Looking Oily Using Skin Tint
- The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Perfect Cleanser
- Natural Makeup Looks for Women Over 40
About the Author
JoEllen is a licensed aesthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She works with women helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. Her motto is that when you look and feel good, you do good!
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