Healthy Skin At 50… With Sensitive Eyes & No Retinol

Dr. Ruth Machin advises:

Gently does it

As she herself has a tendency to dry skin and easily irritated eyes, she recommends:

• Use a mild, moisturizing cleanser (like Emma Hardy’s Moringa Balm) morning and night; avoid scrubbing and consider water-only washing in the morning if your skin tends towards dryness.
• Skip harsh chemicals if you have sensitive or dry eyes; use gentle physical tools (she recommends Fio Luna 4) to aid skin turnover without irritation of the kind that often occurs with retinol.
• Enjoy formulas with ceramides, squalane, or hyaluronic acid; apply daily, especially after cleansing, and use separate gentle products for the eye area.
• Apply a high-SPF sunscreen that doesn’t irritate your eyes (she recommends Arven SPF 50), even on cloudy days.
• Prioritize sleep, hydration, and a nutrient-dense diet; on the flipside, do of course avoid alcohol and smoking.

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