3 new beauty and skincare routine changes to make in your 60s

If 50 is the new 40, the baby boomers must be learning from the best, since the over 60s are leading the way in terms of maintaining their health, skin and bodies. Christie Brinkley, who turned 67 this year, continues to set the internet on fire with posts on Instagram showcasing her glamorous looks.

Previously speaking, Brinkley admitted, “frankly, we’re healthier today. We’re a generation that has been ­exercising, has been eating right, and so we feel good."

She's not alone, Oprah, 67, Sharon Stone, 63 and Michelle Pfeiffer, 63, who founded a 'clean' fragrance line only a few years ago, are proof that the over 60s still have it, sporting fresher skin, glowing complexions and glossier hair than women half their age.

As for the secret to staying invigorated? Brinkley credits "being curious about the world, taking on ­challenges, and constantly growing, that’s the fountain of youth… And a Prosecco.”

But for day-to-day a well-chosen skincare routine and deftly-applied make-up will make all the difference. Here’s how you can look just as fabulous as Christie...

Reassess your skincare routine

“It is not unusual for skin to become drier, coarser and more sensitive in our sixties due to moisture loss and the reduced integrity of the skin barrier. Women often require richer moisturisers than they have used in the past and need to apply moisturiser more often,” explains London-based dermatologist Dr Justine Kluk. “My advice is to layer a lighter weight retexturing or hydrating serum under sun protection and moisturiser in the morning and to apply a hyaluronic acid-based moisturising cream at night.”

Clarins Super Restorative range, from £82, is one of the best available in terms of re-hydrating and rejuvenating skin, especially if you’re going through the menopause. If you want to continue using your day and night creams, but want to supercharge them, layer a hyaluronic acid booster from Paula’s Choice Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Acid Booster, £34, or The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid Serum, £5.90 underneath your moisturisers.

“If you haven’t done so already, incorporate a retinol cream into your skincare routine at night. Despite their bad rap for causing redness, dryness and peeling, they are one the most beneficial anti-ageing skincare ingredients and can be tolerated by most skin types if introduced gradually,” says Dr Kluk. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum, £75, is a great place to start if you’re new to the ingredient. “If you can’t tolerate retinol, choose a skincare serum with collagen-boosting peptides instead.” Elemis' souped-up Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex 21 Serum, £210, is the absolute gold standard.

Redefine your features

Swap your traditional foundation for a lighter, hydrating tinted moisturiser, such as Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15, £32, or if you want something with fuller coverage look to IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream, £31.

It’s also worth focusing on your brows, which naturally become sparser as we age. Redefining these can change your entire face, but do so softly with a brow pencil shade that is ever so slightly lighter than your hair colour. Benefit offers a great range of products to help with this, but if you’d rather consult an expert we recommend seeking out the HD Brows Master Consultant nearest to you.

Like your brows, lips can also lose their definition and it is worth considering investing in a lip liner. Serge Lutens Lip Crayon, £36, works for every skin tone and lipstick shade. It’s expensive, but we guarantee you get your money's worth.

Keep your hair natural

A lot of women tend to lighten their hair colour as they age and while hairstylist Adam Reed recommends taking a softer approach, he’s not an advocate of us all going a shade of blonde. “Work with what you’ve got and go for something more natural,” says Reed. “Choose a colour that compliments rather than disguises your greys and keep the line of your cut soft and flattering, and don’t over style your hair.”

While some hairstylists will encourage you to go short, Reed suggests you stick to the style that makes you happiest: “Go with what you are comfortable with, and what suits you and your lifestyle, keep it long if you love your hair long, just make sure it's in incredible condition.”

And onto conditioning, as we age hair can lose its natural shine as our oil glands shrink, so yours might need a little extra TLC. To combat dry, brittle hair, Reed recommends adding a supplement into your routine, such as Imedeen Hair and Nails, £25.99, and Viviscal Maximum Hair Growth, £29.99. As well as using a hydrating hair mask at least once a week.

If you haven’t started using one already, in your 60s it’s worth introducing a hair oil into your routine. If you have finer hair, use it sparingly on the ends or from the mid-lengths down as a pre-shampoo treatment. L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil, £19.70, is one of the best for this.