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28 Best Moisturizers For Mature Skin, According to Dermatologists
Your complexion will drink these up.
Glowing, radiant, smooth, plump skin is usually a goal when you pick out a moisturizer, but the cream that did wonders for your 25-year-old complexion might not give you the same results in your 40s or 50s. That’s because, as we get older, our skin changes, and so too do its needs.
Meet Our Experts: Karen Kagha, MD, board-certified dermatologist, Michele Green, MD, a cosmetic dermatologist in New York City
While a light moisturizer or serum may have done the trick for most of your life, your skin likely needs more hydration these days and could benefit from skincare products that aren’t overly harsh, strengthen the dermis (the outer layer of skin), and provide a good source of moisture retention.
From rich, buttery creams to water-based gels to helpful ingredients, like wrinkle-fighting retinol and collagen-building peptides, to added SPF and blue-light protection, these powerful moisturizers will keep your skin moisturized and then some.
Gabby Shacknai is a New York-based journalist and editor who produces high-quality content for a wide variety of outlets and brands across various industries.
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