As skin matures, it starts to show signs of age. The body produces less elastin and collagen (the proteins that plump and firm skin), causing the skin to appear thin and loose, meaning it forms lines and wrinkles more easily. Your skin also stops producing the same level of moisture, so you’ll find it gets drier as you get older. You’ll also notice skin’s pigment cells will also start to show in areas where you’ve accumulated sun damage, forming age spots.
Part of caring for mature skin is looking for ways to maintain collagen. Usually, this means adding a moisturizer or other product that contains retinol to your skin care routine. Retinol helps speed up the rate at which skin turns over new cells, giving skin a brighter, younger look.