Caring for Aging Skin

Are you facing the pain and discomfort that comes with skin that is losing its elasticity and resiliency? Dry winter air and hot summer days can highlight the frustrations and hurdles that come with aging skin, including a dry and fragile exterior layer. At Bloo Pharmapeutica, knowing how to deal with fragile skin is crucial for health, wellness, and your comfort. Below, we’ll take a look at what leads to fragile skin, as well as how to best care for our skin as we age. Read on to learn more!

Understanding Thinning Skin

As we age, our skin undergoes natural changes, becoming less resilient, more fragile over time, and more susceptible to various issues. Genetics, lifestyle, sun exposure and environmental factors all play a role in the aging process, which ultimately result in reduced skin elasticity and firmness. This leads to the skin’s protective barrier weakening. A weaker barrier makes irritation more likely to occur, as well as redness, dryness, and other general discomfort. To help combat this, it’s crucial to focus on:

Hydration and Nutrition

Even the best genes can’t save you from the price of poor hydration and nutrition. Staying hydrated and ensuring you maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet is key to avoiding fragile skin. Foods like berries, leafy greens, fatty fish, and nuts contribute to skin health by providing the necessary nutrients for overall skin vitality. Consider investing in a high-quality, hydrating moisturizer to lock in moisture and fortify the skin barrier.

Gentle Cleansing Rituals

If you haven’t been keeping up with a solid skincare routine, now Is the time to start, and to focus specifically on using gentle products with no fragrance and less harsh ingredients. You’ll also want to be gentler when you exfoliate and use lukewarm water and a soft cloth to cleanse the skin, patting it dry gently with a towel afterwards.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen plays another important role in protecting our skin and should be used far round to avoid damage from UV rays. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and apply it generously every morning, regardless of the weather.

Avoiding Irritants and Allergens

Fragile skin is more susceptible to irritation, and can be easily aggravated by common allergens like fragrance. Scented skincare products, harsh chemicals, and synthetic dyes can trigger adverse reactions, which can be avoided by opting for hypoallergenic and fragrance-free products to minimize the risk of irritation.

Incorporating Aqua Miraculorum

For those seeking an innovative solution to address fragile skin, Bloo Pharmapeutica’s groundbreaking whole-body Methylene Blue skincare product, Aqua Miraculorum, has plenty of benefits when it comes to fighting fragile skin, increasing elasticity and resiliency, and more. 

Learn more here, and by contacting our team today!