Achieving this beautiful skin at any age is entirely in your hands. People in their 60s and 70s have commonalities that contribute to their healthy, fresh skin. I cover this in my Instagram video, “Here’s how to have great skin in your 60s and 70s!”
Let’s take a look into what these commonalities are.
What people have in common whose skin is still beautiful into their 60s and 70s
The health and appearance of your skin are under your control, whether you’re in your 20s or your 70s. I’ve interviewed many people with age-defying skin who are 60 and above, and I’ve found they all have the same things in common that they’ve done consistently throughout their lives:
- Protect their skin from the sun
- Follow a healthy diet
- Exercise and live a healthy lifestyle
- Get enough sleep
- Apply active ingredients to their skin–every day
These are the top five things that will keep your skin fresh and beautiful for years and years. I’m going to get into some details about each one of these points.
01.
Sun Protection
Some exposure to the sun is healthy and gives you the vitamin D your body needs. Most people don’t realize that the amount of time you need to spend in the sun to achieve this is only about 15 minutes, just a few times a week. If you overdo it, you’re damaging your skin.
Aside from smoking, sun exposure is the number one aging accelerator. UVA rays are responsible for the aging effects. Over time, skin cells store sun exposure as cell memories. As we age, the cumulative effect of the sun causes the cells to stop producing collagen and begin to express unwanted, uneven pigmentation.
The cells retain the sun exposure over time as cell memories. The cells that control pigmentation and collagen production begin to express the cumulative exposure to the sun. What we see as a result is collagen loss, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and other signs of age.
02.
Healthy Diet & Hydration
As the largest organ of the body, the condition of our skin reflects the health of our body. Staying very hydrated and eating healthy, unprocessed, and nutritious foods contribute to the overall health of the body. Healthy foods and plenty of water help to keep the organs and skin in very good condition.
Exercise helps to boost collagen production, which helps maintain skin structure and vibrancy. At the same time, regular exercise helps increase blood flow and circulation, which in turn brings a higher amount of nutrients and oxygen to the skin. The result is better skin tone and texture.
03.
Sleep
Getting enough sleep is an important part of skin health. Having enough sleep contributes to bright, beautiful skin, while a lack of sleep diminishes the blood supply to the skin. 7-9 hours of good sleep helps ensure your skin maintains its youthful flush and tone.
04.
Daily Use of Active Ingredients
There is no substitute for using the right active ingredients on your skin that work on the cellular level. Active ingredients reverse or prevent the signs of age, resulting in healthy, beautiful skin. The following ingredients are some of the most vital when it comes to achieving strong, elastic, healthy, and firm skin:
- Retinoids
- Vitamin C
- Growth Factors
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
One important point to remember about using these ingredients effectively is that they must be applied to the skin consistently, twice a day.
Why is it important to use proper skincare ingredients consistently, twice a day?
Consistency is key when it comes to any major element of achieving and maintaining healthy skin, and the proper skincare ingredients are no exception.
Active ingredients should be applied to the skin of the face and neck twice every day to achieve optimal results. You will not see results without this level of consistency. Instead, collagen production will diminish again, hyperpigmentation will concern, and your skin will become dull again.
Only with consistency will you achieve clear, luminous, balanced, and healthy skin.
One of the reasons I bring up consistency is that it can be difficult to be consistent when your skincare routine is complicated. For years, I worked with patients who struggled to be consistent with multi-step skincare routines, too many products to juggle.
It’s almost impossible to be consistent when your skincare routine is incredibly complex.
That’s why I created the Trifecta.
The KaramMD Trifecta
The Trifecta is a simple, three-step skincare program that includes all of the ingredients you need for healthy, beautiful skin. It’s an easy skincare routine you can realistically follow every morning and evening without worrying about time-consuming, complicated instructions. Use on your face and neck and around your eye area twice a day.
The Trifecta is packed with the vital ingredients your skin needs to reverse and prevent the aging process and is clinically proven to achieve youthful, supple, beautiful skin. Its three products are Rinse, Quench, and Illuminate.
8 comments
Sylvie Gales
Hello Dr Karam I have been following you for about 2 a little more than 2 years I love to hear you wish I could come and visit but that is impossible. I have been using your Trifecta consistently for 2 yrs morning and night. I love them I will never give them up. But I still have a few lines or I should say wrinkles on both my cheeks. Other than that I am ok. I am in my 80 I look younger because of my athletic abilities I do tennis golf Pilates walking I have not been so careful with sunscreen but since I have been using your Trifecta I am using sunscreen. Should I do some shots very little or just leave it. Please advise. Thank you for your time. Sylvie
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KaramMD Skin replied:
Hi Sylvie—Thank you so much for your kind words and being a loyal KaramMD customer these past two years. There is no greater compliment than knowing we have lifelong customers like you! It sounds like you have done a fantastic job taking care of your skin up this point, and it’s wonderful to hear how much you love the Trifecta products and that they’ve become an essential part of your skincare routine. Your active lifestyle and dedication to staying healthy is truly impressive and undoubtedly contribute to your youthful appearance, and good job using sunscreen more regularly, as that’s a crucial step in protecting your skin. Regarding the lines on your cheeks, it’s natural to experience a few lines and wrinkles, especially as we age. If you’re considering a little extra help, you could go seek the advice of a medical professional in your area. They can assess your skin and let you know if injections or a light peel would be beneficial for your skin. However, it’s also nice to embrace the results you’ve already achieved with your current routine! Keep up the good work! Your commitment to your skincare and overall health is truly inspiring. If you have any more questions or need further advice, feel free to reach out to customer service anytime.
Customer Support
Hi Eric—All KaramMD products are gentle enough to be used around the eye area (just avoid contact with the eyes themselves). Rinse can be used on your eyes to remove dirt and oils from the lashes, the Vitamin C in Quench does a great job helping to brighten the eye area, while Illuminate will work on those fine lines and wrinkles, while also strengthening the skin and increasing firmness. Hope that helps. Enjoy!
JoAnne Jennings
Hello Dr. Karam,
I will be purchasing the amazing Trifecta very soon. I am soon to be 62 and have been on another type of regimen product for 5 years, but feel as though it is time for a change. I’ve taken good care of my skin since high school. I now live in Arizona and the weather here is brutal. I’d sure love to meet you in person or just have a quick face time and tell me your thoughts on what I can do to improve my skin, but know impossible as you have tons of people in line for you. I love your videos, it helps me understand what not to do in this day and age. Keep up the great work!
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KaramMD Skin replied:
Hi JoAnne—Thank for taking time to learn more about Dr. Karam and KaramMD products. We hope you’ve had a chance to try the Trifecta and that you’re loving your results! As for meeting with Dr. Karam, his consultations are primarily focused on surgical intervention rather than skincare, and if that is something you’re interested in you can find out how to book a surgical consultation on his website. If you are looking for more information about skin health, you could look for answers from Dr. Karam on YouTube or through the KaramMD Journal, or if you have specific questions, you could go to a dermatologist and they should be able to help you.
eric
Do I use Trifecta on my eyelids and directly below my eyes?
thanks
KaramMD Customer Support Team
Hi Peggy,
Trifecta is all you need. There won’t be any need for another product but you can continue using a retinol if you’d like to. You would simply apply your retinol after Rinse. If you are not already religious with a retinol, the trifecta is perfect as a stand alone trio.
The retinol in Illuminate was never meant as a stand alone ingredient, it is just one of over a dozen active ingredients used for brightening and improving uneven skin tone. The formula is cutting edge, because it was important to Dr. Karam the Trifecta was tolerable for all skin types and textures, even for sensitive skin; therefore the concentration of the retinol has had to be carefully modulated to meet these specifications.
Use of full strength retinols and Retin-A cuts the pool of participants significantly as most people can’t tolerate, and therefore they stop using it. With Illuminate, even at low doses, it is still creating positive anti-aging effects, specifically because it comes in a form of a patented complex designed to maximize absorption and efficacy, and people can use it 2x a day without irritation.
Many find Quench and Illuminate provide enough moisture but you can add a simple moisturizer on top of the Trifecta, like Cetaphil or Cerave, while the skin is acclimating to your new routinw or during dryer months. If you feel like you want some added moisture, do what feels best for you!
We hope this is helpful and please don’t hesitate to reach out to customerservice@karammdskin.com if you have any additional questions!
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