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Landing on the best moisturizers for mature skin can feel like a herculean task, but it’s an important one. Mature skin isn’t something you simply wake up with one day; it’s a biological effect of dry skin texture and growing older and wiser. In general, skin loses elasticity over time, and with that, hydration becomes even more important. So, using the right skin care can make a big difference in how your skin looks and feels.
“As we age, we lose water more readily, so it’s important to incorporate ingredients that focus on moisturization,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky said. According to the dermatologist, “Collagen production declines about 1% per year starting in the 20s, adding up to nearly 30% by age 50.” So, alongside hydration, aging skin should look for firming and collagen-boosting formulas.
From drugstore staples to luxury creams, there’s no shortage of rich moisturizers designed to soften fine lines and replenish dehydrated skin. To find the best, we cast a wide net and enlisted a team of testers, including our staffers’ relatives, to review the best moisturizers for mature skin. Multiple generations pitched in: women in their 40s navigating combination skin now showing signs of aging, others in their 50s and 60s concerned about sun damage and menopausal skin, and even one tester in her 30s to see how younger skin benefits from these mature formulas. Over several weeks in the depths of winter, testers evaluated texture, feel and formula to identify three standout moisturizers.
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