Getting older doesn't mean your skincare routine needs to get more complicated.
As skin changes over time, you may notice that it feels drier, less comfortable or more sensitive than it once did. Fine lines, changes in texture and uneven-looking tone may become more noticeable too.
The skincare industry's traditional answer has often been to fight ageing with more products, stronger actives and increasingly complicated routines.
At AMPERNA®, we take a different approach.
We believe in supporting your skin at every stage.
That means looking after the skin barrier, maintaining hydration, supporting the skin microbiome and using carefully selected active ingredients without unnecessarily overwhelming your skin.
Because healthy-looking skin isn't about trying to look 20 again.
It's about looking after the skin you're in.
What Happens to Your Skin as You Age?
Ageing is a completely natural process, and everyone's skin changes differently.
Over time, you may begin to notice changes in:
- Hydration
- Skin texture
- Elasticity
- Firmness
- The appearance of fine lines
- Skin tone
- Sensitivity
- How your skin responds to products you once used comfortably
Your skin may also simply feel different.
The moisturiser you've used for years may suddenly not feel like enough. An active you previously used frequently may feel too intensive. Or perhaps you've realised that your skin now feels better with a simpler routine.
That's why skincare shouldn't be determined solely by your age.
The better question is:
What does my skin need now?
For more on AMPERNA®'s philosophy around supporting skin as it changes, read Postbiotics for Skin Longevity: Supporting Healthy, Resilient Skin As We Age. AMPERNA®'s existing skin-longevity approach focuses on supporting the barrier, microbiome, hydration and resilience rather than trying to “fight” the natural ageing process.
Why Does Skin Get Drier as You Age?
One of the most common changes people notice with age is dryness.
Skin can become less efficient at maintaining moisture, which can contribute to it feeling drier, tighter or less comfortable.
That's why hydration becomes such an important part of a skincare routine for mature skin.
But this doesn't necessarily mean reaching for the thickest cream you can find.
The aim is to combine hydrating ingredients with ingredients that support the skin barrier.
What Should You Look for in a Moisturiser for Mature Skin?
Look beyond words like “anti-ageing” on the front of the jar.
The formulation matters more.
Some useful ingredients to look for include:
Ceramides
Ceramides are lipids naturally found within the skin barrier.
They are commonly incorporated into moisturisers designed to support hydration and barrier function.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that helps attract and hold water, making it a useful ingredient for skin that feels dehydrated.
Glycerin
Another effective humectant that helps maintain hydration.
Panthenol
Also known as provitamin B5, panthenol is frequently used in skincare designed to support hydration and skin comfort.
Postbiotics
Postbiotic ingredients form an important part of AMPERNA®'s microbiome-conscious approach to skincare.
Rather than looking for one miracle “anti-ageing” ingredient, we prefer to formulate products where hydration, barrier support and carefully selected ingredients work together.
Meet [HYDRATE]: Lightweight Hydration for Skin at Every Stage
If your skin has become drier but you don't enjoy the feeling of a heavy facial cream, consider a lightweight moisturiser.
Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion [HYDRATE] combines AMPERNA®'s postbiotic technology with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, urea, panthenol and emollients in a lightweight formula.
It's designed to provide everyday hydration without leaving a heavy or oily residue.
WHY HYDRATE?
CERAMIDES
To complement the lipids naturally found within the skin barrier.
HYALURONIC ACID
For lightweight hydration.
POSTBIOTIC TECHNOLOGY
Part of AMPERNA®'s microbiome-conscious approach.
LIGHTWEIGHT TEXTURE
For hydration without the feeling of a heavy facial cream.
NON-COMEDOGENIC
Suitable for those who may still experience congestion or breakouts as they age.
What If Your Skin Becomes More Sensitive as You Age?
Another thing you may notice is that your skin doesn't tolerate quite as much as it once did.
A routine packed with exfoliating acids, retinoids and multiple active serums might look impressive on the bathroom shelf, but more isn't always better.
If your skin starts feeling tight, dry, uncomfortable or suddenly reacts to products you previously used without an issue, consider simplifying your routine.
Start with the foundation:
Gentle cleansing
↓
Barrier support
↓
Hydration
Then introduce additional active products according to your skin's individual tolerance.
If your skin is feeling particularly unsettled, read Damaged Skin Barrier? Here's What to Do.
You can also read Using Active Skincare Without Compromising Your Skin Barrier for more on balancing retinoids, Vitamin C and exfoliating acids with barrier support.
What Is a Simple Routine for Sensitive Mature Skin?
If your skin feels like it needs a break from complicated skincare, start simply.
One of AMPERNA®'s most-loved combinations is:
[RESCUE] + [HYDRATE]
The Soothing Duo combines our Pro+ DS Soothing Serum with Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion to create a simple two-step foundation for skin that needs hydration and support.
THE AMPERNA® SOOTHING DUO
RESCUE → HYDRATE
Postbiotic support + lightweight hydration.
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Is Vitamin C Good for Mature Skin?
Vitamin C is one of the most popular ingredients in skincare for mature skin.
In cosmetic skincare, Vitamin C is commonly used to support a brighter, more radiant and refreshed-looking complexion.
At AMPERNA®, we combine Vitamin C with hydration rather than treating it as an isolated ingredient.
Pro+ Vitamin C Hyaluronic Serum [REPAIR] contains a Vitamin C derivative alongside hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides, panthenol and AMPERNA®'s postbiotic technology.
It's designed to help:
Support a more radiant-looking complexion
Soften the appearance of fine lines
Support visibly smoother, more refreshed-looking skin
Provide hydration alongside antioxidant skincare
IF YOUR SKIN LOOKS DULL OR TIRED
REPAIR
Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid + Postbiotic Technology.
Should You Use Retinol as You Get Older?
Retinoids are another popular ingredient in routines designed for mature skin.
But this is an area where we strongly believe:
More isn't necessarily better.
If you're introducing a retinoid, start gradually and pay attention to your individual skin tolerance.
You don't need to use multiple intensive active ingredients every evening to build an effective skincare routine.
AMPERNA® offers two different approaches.
Want a Gentler Retinol Alternative?
Pro+ Bio Resurfacing Retinol ALT [SUPERADIANCE] contains bakuchiol, a plant-derived alternative to traditional retinoids, alongside niacinamide, azelaic acid salt, liquorice root extract, zinc and copper gluconates and AMPERNA®'s postbiotic technology.
It's designed to support:
Smoother-looking skin
A more even-looking complexion
Radiance
Skin comfort
Ready for a Retinoid?
Pro+ Bio Resurfacing Retinol RX [SUPERFOLIATE] features Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR), also known as Granactive Retinoid, alongside niacinamide, azelaic acid salt, liquorice root extract, hyaluronic acid and postbiotic technology.
It's designed to promote a smoother, more radiant and even-toned appearance while supporting hydration and skin comfort.
Introduce it gradually and always follow the product directions.
Retinoid skincare can increase sun sensitivity, so appropriate sun protection is important.
Should Mature Skin Be Exfoliated?
Mature skin doesn't automatically need aggressive exfoliation.
But exfoliating ingredients can be incorporated into a routine if they're appropriate for your individual skin.
AMPERNA® 10% Pro+ Resurfacing Lotion [EXFOLIATE] contains 10% glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), and is designed to visibly refresh dull-looking skin. The product can be used on the face, hands or body according to its directions.
Again, don't assume more exfoliation means better results.
If you're using glycolic acid or a retinoid, introduce active products thoughtfully rather than layering everything together immediately.
Read: Using Active Skincare Without Compromising Your Skin Barrier →
What About the Skin Microbiome as We Age?
This is where the AMPERNA® approach becomes particularly relevant.
Your skin is home to a community of microorganisms collectively known as the skin microbiome.
The skin microbiome and skin barrier form part of the ecosystem that helps maintain healthy-looking, comfortable skin.
At AMPERNA®, our approach to skincare has always considered both.
That's why our formulations combine our hero postbiotic ingredient Lactococcus Ferment Lysate with more familiar skincare ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin C.
Rather than focusing on a single “anti-ageing” hero ingredient, we believe in supporting the environment of the skin as a whole.
If you're new to this area, read:
Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotics in Skincare: What's the Difference? →
And:
Postbiotics for Skin Longevity: Supporting Healthy, Resilient Skin As We Age →
What Is Skin Longevity?
You may be starting to hear the term skin longevity more frequently.
It's a different way of thinking about ageing and skincare.
Instead of asking:
How do I stop my skin from ageing?
we prefer to ask:
How can I support my skin for the long term?
For AMPERNA®, that means focusing on:
Barrier support
Hydration
The skin microbiome
Appropriate sun protection
Carefully selected active ingredients
Consistency
Not unnecessarily overwhelming the skin
It's a philosophy that's much closer to pro-ageing than traditional anti-ageing.
Your goal doesn't have to be erasing every line.
It's maintaining skin that looks and feels healthy, comfortable, hydrated and supported.
Read more in Postbiotics for Skin Longevity →.
What Is the Best Skincare Routine for Skin Over 60?
There isn't a universal skincare routine that suddenly becomes necessary when you turn 60.
Your skin's individual needs matter more than the number on your birthday.
For many people, however, hydration, barrier support, sun protection and thoughtfully chosen active ingredients become particularly useful considerations as skin changes over time.
And you don't need ten products.
A simple AMPERNA® routine could look like this:
MORNING
1. CLEANSE
BALANCE
Gently cleanse without leaving skin feeling unnecessarily stripped.
↓
2. BRIGHTEN + HYDRATE
REPAIR
Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid + Postbiotic Technology.
↓
3. HYDRATE
HYDRATE
Ceramides + Hyaluronic Acid + Postbiotic Technology.
↓
4. PROTECT
Pro+ Bio Soothing Day Mineral CC SPF15 [HYDRAPROTECT]
Use appropriate daily sun protection.
EVENING
1. CLEANSE
BALANCE
↓
2. SUPPORT
RESCUE
↓
3. RENEW
Introduce your chosen active according to your skin's needs and tolerance.
RETINOL ALT / RETINOL RX / EXFOLIATE
↓
4. HYDRATE
HYDRATE
You don't need to use every active every night.
In fact, giving your skin nights where you simply cleanse, support and hydrate can help keep your routine manageable.
SHOP THE REGIME
What If I Don't Want a Complicated Skincare Routine?
You don't need one.
In fact, this is one of the biggest things we'd like to change about the way skincare is marketed to women as they age.
You shouldn't need a separate product for every line on your face.
Start with a good foundation.
Cleanse.
Support.
Hydrate.
Protect.
Then decide whether your skin would benefit from additional targeted skincare.
If you want an easy place to start, AMPERNA®'s Daily Essential Edit combines three everyday essentials:
Ultra Gentle Soothing Cleanser [BALANCE]
Pro+ Vitamin C Hyaluronic Serum [REPAIR]
Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion [HYDRATE]
The combination provides gentle cleansing, antioxidant-enriched support and lightweight hydration in one straightforward routine.
WANT TO KEEP IT SIMPLE?
DAILY ESSENTIAL EDIT
BALANCE → REPAIR → HYDRATE
Three everyday essentials for comfortable, radiant, healthy-looking skin.
LOVED BY 90,000+ ★★★★★
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Does Your Skincare Routine Need to Change in Your 50s, 60s or 70s?
Maybe.
But not simply because you've reached a particular birthday.
Change your routine because your skin is telling you it needs something different.
Perhaps:
Your skin feels drier.
Your usual moisturiser isn't enough.
Your skin feels more sensitive.
You're noticing changes in texture.
You want more radiance.
You're interested in introducing a retinoid.
Or you've decided you simply want a less complicated approach to skincare.
These are better reasons to change your routine than the number printed on your birthday card.
Skincare in Your 60s: What Really Matters?
If you're building a skincare routine in your 60s, focus on the fundamentals before worrying about trends.
Hydration
Choose products that help your skin feel comfortable and hydrated.
Barrier Support
Consider ingredients such as ceramides alongside a gentle skincare routine.
Sun Protection
Continue protecting your skin from UV exposure.
Carefully Chosen Actives
Vitamin C, retinoids and exfoliating acids can have a place in a mature skincare routine, but you don't necessarily need all of them at once.
Consistency
An uncomplicated routine you're happy to use consistently is often more practical than an elaborate routine you can't maintain.
Your Individual Skin
Most importantly, listen to your skin.
There is no single “best skincare routine for a 60-year-old woman” because there is no single type of 60-year-old skin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Skincare for Mature Skin
What is the best skincare routine for mature skin?
There isn't one universal routine. A good foundation can include gentle cleansing, hydration, barrier support, appropriate sun protection and carefully selected active ingredients according to your individual skin.
What is the best skincare routine for someone over 60?
Start simply. Gentle cleansing, a hydrating serum or moisturiser, appropriate sun protection and carefully introduced active skincare can form the basis of a routine. Your skin's individual needs matter more than your age alone.
What moisturiser is best for mature skin?
Look for a moisturiser that suits how your skin currently feels. Ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and panthenol are commonly used in formulas designed to support hydration and the skin barrier. If you dislike heavy creams, a lightweight emulsion such as [HYDRATE] can be an alternative.
Is Vitamin C good for skin over 60?
Vitamin C can be incorporated into skincare at many ages. Cosmetic Vitamin C products are commonly used to support a brighter and more radiant-looking complexion. AMPERNA® [REPAIR] combines a Vitamin C derivative with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides and postbiotic technology.
Should you use retinol in your 60s?
Age alone doesn't determine whether a retinoid is right for you. Your skin tolerance, current routine and individual circumstances matter. If you're introducing a retinoid, begin gradually and follow the product directions.
Can mature skin become more sensitive?
Skin can feel different as we age, including becoming drier or more sensitive-feeling. If your usual routine starts feeling uncomfortable, consider simplifying it and focusing on gentle cleansing, hydration and barrier support.
Are ceramides good for mature skin?
Ceramides are lipids naturally found within the skin barrier and are commonly included in skincare designed to support moisture and barrier function.
Does mature skin need exfoliation?
Not necessarily. Exfoliation is an optional part of a skincare routine rather than something everyone needs because of their age. If you use exfoliating acids, introduce them gradually according to your skin tolerance and product directions.
Do I need separate skincare for my neck and décolletage?
Not necessarily. Many facial skincare products can also be applied to the neck and décolletage when their directions allow. For example, AMPERNA® recommends applying REPAIR to the face, neck and décolletage.
Healthy-Looking Skin at Every Stage
Getting older isn't something your skincare needs to fight.
Your skin has a story.
It changes with you.
And sometimes the products and routines that worked earlier in life need to change too.
At AMPERNA®, we're much more interested in supporting what comes next than trying to turn back the clock.
Support your skin barrier.
Maintain hydration.
Look after your skin microbiome.
Choose active ingredients thoughtfully.
Protect your skin from the sun.
And keep your routine simple enough that you'll actually use it.
Because healthy-looking skin isn't about looking younger.
It's about looking after the skin you're in.
START SIMPLE
DISCOVER DAILY ESSENTIAL EDIT →
NEED EXTRA COMFORT + SUPPORT?
LOOKING FOR LIGHTWEIGHT HYDRATION?
WANT TO SUPPORT RADIANCE?
INTERESTED IN SKIN LONGEVITY?
READ: POSTBIOTICS FOR SKIN LONGEVITY →
AMPERNA® products are cosmetic products and are not intended to treat, cure or prevent disease or any skin condition. If you have persistent skin concerns or questions about whether an active ingredient is appropriate for you, speak with an appropriate healthcare professional.
