Hey girlfriend, let’s talk SKIN—specifically, how we keep it glowing, hydrated, and happy as our hormones shift, our schedules stay full, and our wisdom keeps deepening.
Melanin is magic, yes ma’am—but it still needs intentional care, especially in our 50s and beyond. From gentle cleansing to deep moisturization, here’s my personal skincare routine that helps me stay radiant morning to night—plus a few of my fave LTK beauty picks that make the magic happen.
🌅 Morning: Start the Day With Fresh, Glowing Skin
1. Gentle Cream Cleanser
I don’t mess with anything that strips my skin. In the morning, I use a non-foaming, fragrance-free cream cleanser that removes sweat and oil without messing with my glow.
✨ LTK Pick: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser – Affordable, dermatologist-recommended, and perfect for mature, sensitive skin.
2. Hydrating Toner or Essence
Toner isn’t about sting anymore—it’s about bringing hydration back. I use a toner or essence with hyaluronic acid to help my skin drink up all the goodness coming next.
✨ LTK Pick: Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner – Smells divine, feels like spa water.
3. Vitamin C Serum
This is my skin’s glow booster. A few drops brighten dark spots, even tone, and protect against that Texas sun.
✨ LTK Pick: Hyper Skin Vitamin C Serum – Black-owned and made for melanin-rich skin.
4. Rich Moisturizer with Peptides
Over 50, hydration is everything. I look for moisturizers packed with ceramides, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. It’s like a drink of water for my skin.
✨ LTK Pick: Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream – It’s rich, silky, and doesn’t feel greasy.
5. SPF, Sis. Every Single Day.
Yes, even with melanin. Hormonal shifts can make our skin more sensitive, and SPF is key to keeping our tone even and radiant.
✨ LTK Pick: Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 – No white cast, just smooth protection.
🌙 Night: Repair, Restore, and Love On Your Skin
1. Double Cleanse
I start with an oil-based cleanser to melt off makeup and follow up with my cream cleanser to get the skin clean-clean.
✨ LTK Pick: Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm – Feels luxurious and removes everything.
2. Retinol (A Few Nights a Week)
Retinol helps with fine lines, texture, and hyperpigmentation. I use it 2–3 nights a week and follow with extra hydration.
✨ LTK Pick: ROC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream – Gentle enough for our age group, but still effective.
3. Night Cream or Facial Oil
At night, I don’t hold back. I layer on moisture with a thick cream or a few drops of facial oil.
✨ LTK Pick: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate – Smells like lavender dreams and wakes up my skin silky soft.
4. Don’t Forget Your Neck & Décolletage!
Always smooth those products down to your chest, baby. That skin wants love, too!
💕 Bonus Glow Tips:
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Drink your water—yes, ma’am. Hydration starts inside.
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Use a cold jade roller in the mornings to de-puff and feel extra fancy.
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Sleep on a satin pillowcase (thank me later).
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Keep your skincare routine soulful—play gospel, light a candle, and take your time.
👑 Beauty Over 50 Isn’t About Perfection. It’s About Presence.
Your glow is a reflection of how you care for yourself, inside and out. Let your skincare routine be a little love letter to your face every day. You’ve earned that glow, sis.
🛍️ You can shop all my melanin-friendly beauty picks on my LTK page so you can glow up with ease. Let me know in the comments:
What product is your skin OBSESSED with right now?
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