Skincare wisdom for midlife with Lisa Rush

Midlife Unravelled

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In this episode of Midlife Unravelled we chat with Lisa Rush, an aesthetic nurse with many years experience working with midlife skin. Lisa breaks it down to clear, practical advise that we can all benefit from.

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Summary

In this conversation, I chat with Lisa Rush, a registered nurse in aesthetic medicine, about midlife skin changes and skincare routines. Lisa explains that midlife skin changes are influenced by internal health, genetics, diet, lifestyle, and external factors like UV damage and pollution. She emphasizes the importance of protecting the skin with sunscreen and introducing ingredients like vitamins and antioxidants to support collagen and cell renewal. Lisa also discusses the role of muscle structure and the potential benefits of facial yoga and muscle stimulation treatments. She advises on creating a simple and age-appropriate at-home skincare routine, including cleansing, serums, and moisturizers. Lisa recommends seeking professional advice when introducing new ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid. In this conversation, we discuss various aspects of skincare for midlife women. They cover topics such as the effectiveness of face oils, the order of applying skincare products, the importance of sunscreen, and the difference between high-end and budget skincare products. Lisa emphasizes the importance of simplicity in skincare routines and recommends investing in serums rather than expensive cleansers and moisturizers. She also advises getting regular skin checks and using sunscreen daily. The conversation provides valuable insights for midlife women looking to improve their skincare routine.

Keywords

midlife skin, skincare routine, internal health, genetics, diet, lifestyle, UV damage, pollution, sunscreen, vitamins, antioxidants, muscle structure, facial yoga, muscle stimulation, at-home skincare, cleansing, serums, moisturizers, retinol, hyaluronic acid, skincare, midlife women, face oils, moisturizer, serums, sunscreen, budget, high-end, simplicity

Takeaways

Midlife skin changes are influenced by internal health, genetics, diet, lifestyle, and external factors like UV damage and pollution.

Protecting the skin with sunscreen is crucial, especially in high UV level areas.

Introducing ingredients like vitamins and antioxidants can support collagen and cell renewal.

Facial yoga and muscle stimulation treatments may have benefits for muscle structure.

Creating a simple and age-appropriate at-home skincare routine is important.

Seek professional advice when introducing new ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid. Simplicity is key in skincare routines for midlife women.

Invest in serums rather than expensive cleansers and moisturizers.

Get regular skin checks to ensure skin health.

Use sunscreen daily and reapply throughout the day.

Consider using physical sunscreens with zinc and titanium dioxide for sensitive skin.

Don't forget to apply sunscreen to the hands and reapply regularly.

Consider using face products on the hands to address aging changes.

Choose skincare products based on individual needs and budget.

Sound Bites

"Aging and skin changes can be influenced by internal health, genetics, diet, and lifestyle."

"Home care is important and underestimated, especially wearing sunscreen every day."

"Keep your home skincare routine simple and avoid overloading the skin."

"Is smothering our face in an oil going to do anything?"

"Going for just a basic moisturizer is really good."

"You can use two serums and mix them up."

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