Mature Skin: How Does Your Complexion Change Over Time?

You won’t wake up one day and find that your skin type has completely changed. Mature skin develops over time, starting with dryer skin and the appearance of fine lines. However, from your mid-thirties, your skin will likely develop into a mature skin type because of the decline in collagen. But there are other factors that determine how rapidly your skin ages.

Genetics play a role in how quickly collagen levels decrease. You may need elasticating ingredients to tighten skin from your early twenties. Or you might not reach for them until you’re approaching forty (if so, lucky you!). External and lifestyle factors also impact how mature your skin looks. Excessive exposure to UV rays, smoking, and a high-sugar diet speed up the signs of ageing. So, ensure to slap on the sunscreen and nurture your body with nutrient-dense foods.

Skin ageing signs are gradual. Your initial experience could be a complexion that looks dry. Or you might see pronounced lines in the morning. This is because your derma barrier loses water while you sleep, making folds stand out. There may be creases on parts of your face that were pressing against the pillow while sleeping and are taking longer to fade than usual. You might also notice your under-eye skin looks darker with gentle lines.

Eventually, these initial skin ageing signs will become more pronounced. Fine lines, known as crow’s feet, appear on the corners of your eyes, and the neck area develops stronger folds. Horizontal lines, such as laughter lines, deepen on your forehead, and you’ll experience curved lines around your mouth from smiling.

These creases are a roadmap of your life, and you shouldn’t be ashamed of them. But it’s also essential to care for your mature skin by restoring hydration with moisturising ingredients. Our fine lines and wrinkles range is formulated with sumptuous, nature-derived ingredients that provides an optimal skin environment for collagen production and plump up skin for a luminous complexion. 

It’s important to identify whether you have mature skin, so you select the correct skincare products. Below are a few signs that you have a mature skin type:

Dry Skin: As collagen levels decline, moisture can escape more easily. Choosing skincare ingredients that rapidly hydrate and protect the barrier will restore a flaky complexion to soft and moisturised skin.

Fine Skin: Skin becomes thinner and more delicate as you age, which makes it prone to damage. Fine skin also sinks into wrinkles, so they appear more pronounced. A skincare routine for mature skin should include properties that tighten and reinforce to reduce creases.
Deydrated Skin: Whereas dry skin is a skin type, dehydrated skin is when the skin barrier is compromised and suffers from extreme moisture loss. Because mature skin is thinner, your barrier needs extra protection. Repair and support skin with soothing products that don’t strip or dry out your complexion.

Loss of Vibrancy: Slow cell turnover leads to build-up and clogged pores on your skin’s surface. Solve the problem with gentle exfoliants that buff away the outer layer and reveal a bright complexion. 

Deep Wrinkles & Fine Lines: From your mid-twenties, collagen production falls, causing the cell structure of your skin to cave inwards. The result is a rise in fine lines and deep-set wrinkles. Seek ingredients that encourage collagen production to improve your skin’s tautness and smooth out folds.

Looking after mature skin requires specific ingredients that target anti-ageing by stimulating collagen and quenching a dry complexion. Below are the top ingredients that will help you age gracefully:

Padina Pavonica — The translucent algae, Padina Pavonica, grows in warm Mediterranean waters. Rich in calcium, it firms and rejuvenates skin and replenishes moisture levels.

Chlorella Vulgaris — This potent antioxidative is a green microalga that defends skin against free radicals to slow down signs of ageing.

ELEMIS Drone Peptide Technology — Our innovative technology is composed of two peptides which are encapsulated to specifically target the skin and deliver an intense boost of hydration. 

Hyaluronic Acid — Humectants like hyaluronic acid draw water molecules from the air to replenish lost hydration and firm the skin barrier.

Mafane Flower — These small, yellow flowers enhance collagen production to tighten your complexion and minimise creases. 

As your skin changes, the biggest mistake is sticking to an old skincare routine that no longer works. Transform your skincare routine to nourish mature skin with our Pro-Collagen collection.

Regular cleansers can be harsh on mature skin. They can have a dehydrating effect and may contribute to the deepening of fine lines and wrinkles. Begin your anti-ageing skincare routine with the best cleansing balm for mature skin to create firmness and bounce.

Our Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm has a supremely soft formula that helps remove makeup, daily grime, and visible pollutants to reveal refreshed skin. Elderberry oil, abundant in fatty acids, is known to have lipid barrier-restoring properties. At the same time, starflower oil and Padina Pavonica support the natural production of collagen, keeping skin taut and reducing wrinkles. The balm’s heavenly blend of lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus help calm your complexion for an aromatic experience. 

Our Pro-Collagen Future Restore Serum is designed with an advanced formula to improve skin firmness by up to 46% in just 4 days.* Padina Pavonica, our hydrating hero, is known for its deeply moisturising effect. Combined with Opal Skin Algae , both ingredients supporte this anti-ageing serum to improve a firmer and smoother appearance.

*Independent Clinical Trials 2024, 30 people over 4 weeks.

The best moisturiser for mature skin needs a rich, creamy formula that absorbs into the skin without leaving a greasy layer.

Our iconic Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is a decadent mature skin cream with a cloud-like texture. The lightweight formula uses cocoa butter and Padina Pavonica to deeply condition and tighten wrinkles. We finished this dreamy cream with chlorella, a micro green algae for subtle radiance. 

Mature skin dries out quickly, which is particularly noticeable under the delicate eye area. So, we’ve produced Our Pro-Collagen Vitality Eye Cream, perfect for those searching for the best eye cream for mature skin.

This restorative eye cream is powered by Padina Pavonica for hydration. It also features Japanese Artemisia Capillaris to bring a touch of radiance, and elderflower to reduce the appearance of puffiness and under-eye bags. 

Sometimes, your under-eyes need an extra pick-me-up, especially after a busy day or lack of sleep. Skin can become dry and flaky without under-eye care, creating pronounced fine lines and shadows.

Our Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks flash-hydrate in a matter of minutes using hyaluronic acid, tightening eye contours for a bright look. Press the sticky side down onto the under-eye area and relax for 20 minutes for velvety soft and hydrated skin. 

Face masks absorb into the deeper layers of your cells to support mature skin’s derma barrier and promote an optimum skin environment for collagen synthesis. Our rage of masks contain nourishing ingredients such as avocado oil, Padina Pavonica & Patent Enzyme Technology - all known to help maintain the skin’s moisturisation, and support the feeling of hydration.

Smooth onto your skin and neck twice a week after cleansing. Leave for one minute for a quick treatment or overnight for intense rejuvenation.

Mature skin occurs naturally as you age, making it essential to care for it with nurturing ingredients that pinpoint dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles. So, if you find yourself looking in the mirror at your laughter lines, don’t fret. ELEMIS are here to help you age beautifully.