Caring for mature skin: active ingredients, instructions & tips

Morning boost for mature skin: The Doctor Mi! morning routine for mature skin gives your skin a refreshing kick and supplies it with the right ingredients for a radiant start to the day.

MATURE SKIN: REVITALIZED INTO THE DAY WITH THE DOCTOR Mi! MORNING ROUTINE

Forever Young! To meet the growing demands of mature skin and to care for it in the best possible way, a continuous care routine is essential. The use of skin-specific care products helps to counteract skin aging and restore the elasticity and radiance of the skin.
The DOCTOR Mi! morning routine for mature skin supplies aged skin cells with revitalizing active ingredients and ensures a radiant complexion and visibly firmer skin texture. Our morning care guide shows how to create the best foundation for a smooth skin appearance. Additionally, you will find more tips that can be easily integrated into your daily routine.

THIS IS WHY THE MORNING ROUTINE IS SO IMPORTANT FOR MATURE SKIN

Mature skin requires special attention, which you should already give it in the morning to optimally prepare it for the upcoming day. As you age, the renewing processes in the body slow down, collagen and elastin production decreases, which promotes wrinkle formation. Visible changes in the skin structure become apparent:

• It loses elasticity and appears flabby.
• The complexion can appear pale.
• Fine lines and wrinkles form.

The natural process of skin aging depends on internal and external factors. The internal factors are hardly or not at all influenceable, as they are strongly shaped by genetic predisposition. The good news, however, is that the external factors can be well controlled. With simple applications and easy adjustments in daily life, mature skin can at least partially resist the signs of time and appear significantly fresher and more vital than its actual age would suggest. Among other things, the appropriate morning routine for mature skin plays an important role in this.

EXTERNAL FACTORS OF SKIN AGING

The following external factors have a significant impact on your natural skin aging process.

UV radiation

Healthy skin is generally able to compensate for free radicals and protect itself. Free radicals in the epidermis, the upper layer of the skin, are primarily generated by UVA and UVB radiation. With moderate intensity of radiation and moderate duration of exposure, your skin benefits from its natural protective mechanism and remains undamaged. If the exposure continues excessively, the skin becomes overwhelmed, its natural protection diminishes, and it sustains serious and lasting damage.

Sleep

At night, the skin is in regeneration mode and actively works to repair damaged skin cells. Sleeping too little over a long period inhibits the miracle weapon of this natural process and makes any skin, whether old or young, look tired and dull.

lifestyle

It is no coincidence that pleasure drinkers, (occasional) smokers, and couch potatoes generally do not have good skin: because alcohol, cigarettes, lack of exercise, excessive consumption of sugar, and also insufficient supply of essential nutrients harm the skin. A daily routine largely characterized by a balanced diet and regular exercise counteracts the signs of aging and also enhances well-being.

THE DOCTOR Mi! MORNING ROUTINE FOR MATURE SKIN

With just five simple steps, you give your skin the attention it needs for the day ahead.

CLEAN

In the morning, apply a small amount of CLEAN to your entire face, including the eye area. Massage the gentle cleansing gel with wet hands for 2–3 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

PEEL

After cleansing with CLEAN, apply a small amount of PEEL to dry, cleansed skin. Massage it in with damp fingertips in circular motions for 2–3 minutes. Then rinse your skin thoroughly with lukewarm water. PEEL is a special natural product and is not harsh on your skin even with frequent use. Therefore, you can use it daily for effective care.

DAY

Distribute the DAY day cream evenly on your face, neck, and décolleté in the morning after cleansing. Massage the cream in until it is fully absorbed. This gentle day care provides a pleasant skin feeling and allows your skin cells to regenerate optimally even during the day.

EYE

Then gently tap a small amount of EYE into the entire eye area using your ring finger with light pressure. It is important to let the product absorb briefly and not to rub, as the eye area is particularly sensitive. Start with an application of 2–3 times per week and gradually increase it if well tolerated.

LIP

Apply a small amount of LIP to the lips daily or as needed and let the care balm absorb. Repeat several times a day if necessary. LIP effectively prevents lip wrinkles, increases lip volume, and naturally intensifies the red of the lips.

SERUM

In the final step of your morning routine, apply 1–2 pumps of SERUM as a finish.

By the way: The effectiveness of our care routines is shown to you by the before-and-after comparisons of our test subjects. Let yourself be convinced by the products of DOCTOR Mi! medical skincare and achieve visible results in just a few weeks.

MORE TIPS TO CONSIDER FOR THE MORNING ROUTINE WITH MATURE SKIN

With the DOCTOR Mi! morning routine for mature skin, you provide your skin ideally for the day. Here you will find more tips that make your complexion appear smoother and more radiant:

• Drink enough water and/or unsweetened tea immediately after getting up: This not only wakes up your mind but also your skin and metabolism.
• Incorporate antioxidants into your daily diet: spinach, bell peppers, broccoli, berries, nuts, and plant oils like almond or canola oil will help you achieve a fresh complexion in the long term. You can find more nutrition tips for healthy skin in our blog post "The Best Foods for Healthy and Beautiful Skin".
• After washing, gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel and avoid any rubbing to protect it and also to prevent the formation of wrinkles.
• Regular workouts, long walks, or cycling to work? Absolutely! The increased blood circulation also makes mature skin appear plumper and rosier.
• Don't forget to also care for your neck, décolleté, and hands. The skin in these areas is particularly thin and therefore tends to wrinkle and develop age spots quickly. Product residues from the palms can also be used on the backs of the hands to give them an extra dose of attention and protect them from unwanted pigmentation.

MATURE SKIN: MAKE-UP SPECIAL

In young years, it is the blemishes that need to be concealed; as you age, it is the fine lines and wrinkles. With these special tips on makeup for mature skin, you will achieve more beautiful makeup results and keep your skin healthy as well.

• Care for your skin before applying makeup
  Following your morning routine before applying makeup helps you create an optimal base for your makeup. The DAY with 1% TECMi!® Retinol is excellent as a moisture-retaining foundation. Also, don't forget to apply cream with SPF 50+ on your face, neck, and décolleté before you start your makeup.
• Less is more
  Unfortunately, makeup cannot magically erase wrinkles, so you should avoid too many layers and use liquid foundation sparingly and blend it well. Additionally applying blush on the cheekbones, for example, instantly makes you look fresher. Bronzer, on the other hand, creates a subtle tan, making mature skin look sun-kissed.
• Regularly take a week off from makeup
  Give your skin some rest. By taking a week without makeup, you give your skin a break during which it can relax and regenerate even better. Additionally, you establish a recurring ritual that encourages you to focus on yourself, even during stressful times.

FAQ: FREQUENT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MORNING ROUTINE FOR MATURE SKIN

Here you will get concrete answers to the frequently asked questions about the morning routine for mature skin.

• Can retinol smooth out existing wrinkles?

  Retinol is the only scientifically proven anti-aging active ingredient. It stimulates collagen production and at the same time has the ability to capture free radicals. This combination leads to a reduction of existing wrinkles and prevents new wrinkles. By incorporating products that contain retinol in sufficient dosages daily, such as the DOCTOR Mi! day care DAY with 1% TECMi!® retinol, you achieve optimal results in smoothing existing wrinkles.

• Can I perform the morning care steps in the evening as well?

  Especially with mature skin, the needs change from day to night. Therefore, we recommend that you follow our evening routine for mature skin. The cell renewal process at night is crucial for mature skin to achieve a fresh appearance. However, this requires different product formulations and sometimes different active ingredients that you should only use in the evening.

• Are all "anti-aging" products suitable for mature skin?

  Mature skin is a general term and is defined by various characteristics that manifest differently and to varying degrees in each skin type. For example, there is mature skin that is also impure, or mature skin that tends to have pigmentation spots. Nevertheless, there are ingredients like Retinol that are also suitable for mixed skin characteristics and have a positive effect on the different skin structures without irritating the skin.

• Does a sun protection factor inhibit the effect of previously applied products?

  On the contrary: The use of sunscreen with SPF 50+ acts like a shield that defends against free radicals caused by UVA and UVB radiation, which lead to permanent skin damage and harm the skin's structure. This way, you effectively protect your skin from unnecessary aging and provide optimal protection.