For mature and sensitive skin, an effective anti-aging routine can remain simple.
Morning: gentle cleansing, anti-aging cream, and sun protection.
Evening: gentle cleansing, anti-aging serum, and cream. If you want a retinoid, the evening cream can be a retinoid-based formula.
Daily sun protection remains one of the most important steps in an anti-aging routine.
Why does mature and sensitive skin need an adapted routine?
With the passage of time, skin can gradually lose its firmness and elasticity, and fine lines, uneven texture, dryness, or lack of radiance may become more visible.
In the case of sensitive skin, an additional challenge arises: achieving anti-aging benefits without overloading or irritating the skin.
That is why a well-built routine does not aim to introduce as many active ingredients as possible, but rather to find a balance between:
efficiency;
hydration;
tolerability;
skin barrier protection;
photoprotection;
consistent use.
For most people, a simple and consistent routine is more useful in the long run than a very heavy one that is changed frequently. If you want the short version, you can find the summary at the end and in the FAQ.
What does a simple anti-aging morning routine look like?
In the morning, the goal is to prepare the skin, provide it with hydration and anti-aging care, and, very importantly, protect it from solar radiation.
The routine can have three steps:
1. Gentle cleansing
Cleansing should remove impurities without leaving the skin feeling dry or "tight." For mature and sensitive skin, a gentle formula suitable for daily use is preferred. Aquafil Hydra Cleansing Foam can be used to cleanse the skin and remove impurities, maintaining the comfort of sensitive skin.
2. Thermal Water Spray
Spray thermal water to soothe and hydrate the skin, preparing it for the application of skincare products.
3. Anti-aging cream
In the morning, cream is a practical step because it can combine the reduction of signs of aging with hydration and skin comfort.
In short, in a day cream for mature and sensitive skin, you are looking for three things: support for a firm appearance, hydration, and a comfortable texture that is easy to wear under SPF.
In this routine, the example chosen is UNA Anti-Aging Cream with plant stem cells, which combines PhytoCellTec™ Alp Rose with Matrixyl® 3000, a complex of biomimetic peptides used in cosmetic products to improve the appearance of the skin, alongside moisturizing and emollient ingredients such as glycerin, Cupuaçu butter, and Jojoba esters. The formula is designed for the care of mature and sensitive skin, with an emphasis on hydration, comfort, and improvement of skin texture.
The cream contains no retinoids, making it a suitable alternative for those who prefer an anti-aging routine without retinol, and it can be used during the day, before sun protection.
4. SPF50+ sun protection
Photoprotection is essential in an anti-aging routine.
Repeated exposure to UV radiation contributes to photoaging, the appearance of wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and hyperpigmentation.
For sensitive, normal, or dry skin, Sunlight 360° Moisturizing Cream SPF50+ offers protection against UVA and UVB and helps protect the skin against the effects of sun exposure.
It also has a moisturizing role and can be used as the last step of the routine, before makeup.
The serum has a fluid texture and combines plant stem cells, biomimetic peptides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin in a formula oriented toward the appearance of wrinkles, firmness, elasticity, radiance, and hydration.
4. Cream
Over the serum, the cream completes the routine through hydration, emollience, and comfort.
You can continue with UNA Anti-Aging Cream for a retinoid-free routine.
If you prefer to introduce a retinoid into your evening routine, you can choose ivaRG Regenerating Night Cream instead of the UNA cream. The formula contains 2% Granactive Retinoid, a retinoid chosen for its anti-aging action and its tolerability profile during use. The cream is formulated for the care of mature and sensitive skin in the evening routine, with an emphasis on hydration and improvement of skin texture.
It is not necessary to use two creams successively. You choose the final product according to the type of routine you want: without retinoid or with retinoid.
Anti-aging serum or cream: which is better?
Serum and cream can be used together because they have complementary roles: the serum absorbs immediately and improves hydration and radiance, while the cream, accompanied by massage, hydrates, diminishes wrinkles, and increases skin firmness.
What should I choose if I have sensitive skin and am cautious with retinol?
Retinoids are among the best-known ingredients used in caring for signs of aging, but classic retinol can be more difficult for some people to tolerate, especially at the beginning of use.
If you do not want to use a retinoid, you can build an anti-aging routine around peptides, moisturizing and emollient ingredients, and sun protection.
Peptides and retinoids, however, should not be considered identical or perfectly equivalent ingredients. They act differently, and the choice depends on your skin's needs and tolerance.
But what if I want to introduce a retinoid into my routine?
In ivaRG Regenerating Night Cream, Ivatherm uses 2% Granactive Retinoid, a superior retinoid, which is a precursor to retinol without adverse effects, in an evening formula with moisturizing and emollient ingredients.
How long until results from an anti-aging routine appear?
It is important to have realistic expectations. Hydration can be observed sooner, while changes regarding the appearance of wrinkles, texture, or firmness require more time and consistent use.
These results come from separate evaluations and should not be added together. In practice, 28 days can be a first moment for evaluation, but consistency remains essential.
Joviale Fluid Foundation SPF50+
Joviale Fluid Foundation SPF50+ is a fluid foundation suitable for daily use and for all skin types, including sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, or rosacea. It offers buildable medium coverage, evens out the complexion without weighing it down, and leaves a naturally luminous appearance.
Mature skin can become drier, and certain makeup textures can make fine lines or dehydrated areas appear more evident.
In such situations, the solution is not necessarily applying a larger amount of foundation.
What matters first and foremost is preparing the skin:
use a suitable moisturizer;
avoid large amounts of foundation;
prefer a fluid texture if dense formulas accentuate skin texture;
build coverage only in areas where it is necessary.
Application over moisturizer and primer
Applied over moisturizer or a light primer, the product performs better if the layers are thin and allowed to settle. In practice, it does not gather over primer / over moisturizer when you do not combine too many layers and do not rub the skin excessively.
Transfer
Regarding transfer resistance, the formula performs better when applied in a thin layer and left to settle for a few minutes before touching or wearing a mask. There may be transfer during the day, especially in areas where the skin produces more sebum. In this case, it helps to lightly set with powder the areas where sebum is more visible, especially the T-zone.
How do you introduce new products if you have sensitive skin?
Introduce products progressively, one by one, and monitor how your skin reacts. If significant redness, stinging, a burning sensation, or persistent itching occurs, discontinue use and seek dermatological advice.
What are the most common mistakes in an anti-aging routine?
The most common mistakes are the simultaneous introduction of too many products, giving up on the routine too quickly, neglecting hydration and sun protection, or the idea that a larger amount of product would speed up results.
Frequently asked questions
The two can be used together: the serum is applied after cleansing, and the cream completes the routine through hydration and comfort.
No. You can build a routine without retinoids, based on peptides, moisturizing ingredients, and sun protection.
In this routine, the serum is applied in the evening after cleansing, and the cream is applied morning and evening, depending on the chosen routine variant.
For normal to dry skin, Sunlight 360° Moisturizing Cream SPF50+ combines high sun protection with hydration and can be used before makeup.
This way, the routine remains at a maximum of three to four steps in the morning and evening, while allowing for the combination of products with complementary roles.
Conclusion
For mature and sensitive skin, an effective anti-aging routine can remain simple: cleansing, cream, and SPF in the morning, and cleansing, serum, and cream in the evening.
If you do not want retinoids, the UNA routine offers an approach based on peptides and hydration. If you wish to introduce a retinoid into your evening routine, ivaRG Night Cream is the option dedicated to this step.
Regardless of the chosen option, consistency, tolerability, and sun protection are more important than the number of products.
* In vivo study with UNA Anti-Aging Cream, 22 women, 36-69 years old, 28 days; PRIMOS 3D Lite instrumental evaluation.
** In vivo study with UNA Anti-Aging Concentrated Serum, 20 women, 37-68 years old, 28 days; PRIMOS 3D Lite instrumental evaluation.
Dr. Rucsandra Hurezeanu
Founder and CEO of Ivatherm
Echipa Ivatherm
Conținutul IvaStories este creat de echipa Ivatherm, brand romanesc de dermatocosmetice fondat de Dr. Rucsandra Hurezeanu. Produsele Ivatherm sunt formulate cu Apă Termală Herculane și sunt testate dermatologic, recomandate de medici specialiști.
Anti-aging routine for mature and sensitive skin
Morning: gentle cleansing, anti-aging cream, and sun protection.
Evening: gentle cleansing, anti-aging serum, and cream. If you want a retinoid, the evening cream can be a retinoid-based formula.
Daily sun protection remains one of the most important steps in an anti-aging routine.
Why does mature and sensitive skin need an adapted routine?
With the passage of time, skin can gradually lose its firmness and elasticity, and fine lines, uneven texture, dryness, or lack of radiance may become more visible.
In the case of sensitive skin, an additional challenge arises: achieving anti-aging benefits without overloading or irritating the skin.
That is why a well-built routine does not aim to introduce as many active ingredients as possible, but rather to find a balance between:
For most people, a simple and consistent routine is more useful in the long run than a very heavy one that is changed frequently. If you want the short version, you can find the summary at the end and in the FAQ.
What does a simple anti-aging morning routine look like?
In the morning, the goal is to prepare the skin, provide it with hydration and anti-aging care, and, very importantly, protect it from solar radiation.
The routine can have three steps:
1. Gentle cleansing
Cleansing should remove impurities without leaving the skin feeling dry or "tight." For mature and sensitive skin, a gentle formula suitable for daily use is preferred. Aquafil Hydra Cleansing Foam can be used to cleanse the skin and remove impurities, maintaining the comfort of sensitive skin.
2. Thermal Water Spray
Spray thermal water to soothe and hydrate the skin, preparing it for the application of skincare products.
3. Anti-aging cream
In the morning, cream is a practical step because it can combine the reduction of signs of aging with hydration and skin comfort.
In short, in a day cream for mature and sensitive skin, you are looking for three things: support for a firm appearance, hydration, and a comfortable texture that is easy to wear under SPF.
In this routine, the example chosen is UNA Anti-Aging Cream with plant stem cells, which combines PhytoCellTec™ Alp Rose with Matrixyl® 3000, a complex of biomimetic peptides used in cosmetic products to improve the appearance of the skin, alongside moisturizing and emollient ingredients such as glycerin, Cupuaçu butter, and Jojoba esters. The formula is designed for the care of mature and sensitive skin, with an emphasis on hydration, comfort, and improvement of skin texture.
The cream contains no retinoids, making it a suitable alternative for those who prefer an anti-aging routine without retinol, and it can be used during the day, before sun protection.
4. SPF50+ sun protection
Photoprotection is essential in an anti-aging routine.
Repeated exposure to UV radiation contributes to photoaging, the appearance of wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and hyperpigmentation.
For sensitive, normal, or dry skin, Sunlight 360° Moisturizing Cream SPF50+ offers protection against UVA and UVB and helps protect the skin against the effects of sun exposure.
It also has a moisturizing role and can be used as the last step of the routine, before makeup.
Morning routine, in short:
Aquafil Hydra Cleansing Foam → Herculane Thermal Water Spray → UNA Anti-Aging Cream with plant stem cells → Sunlight 360° Moisturizing Cream SPF50+
Three steps are enough for a coherent morning routine.
What does the evening anti-aging routine look like?
In the evening, the focus can be placed more on anti-aging ingredients and nighttime skincare.
A complete, yet still simple, routine can include:
1. Cleansing
Remove makeup and impurities accumulated during the day.
2. Thermal Water Spray
Spray thermal water to soothe and hydrate the skin, preparing it for the application of skincare products.
3. Anti-aging serum
Continue the routine with UNA Concentrated Anti-Aging Serum with plant stem cells and peptides.
The serum has a fluid texture and combines plant stem cells, biomimetic peptides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin in a formula oriented toward the appearance of wrinkles, firmness, elasticity, radiance, and hydration.
4. Cream
Over the serum, the cream completes the routine through hydration, emollience, and comfort.
You can continue with UNA Anti-Aging Cream for a retinoid-free routine.
If you prefer to introduce a retinoid into your evening routine, you can choose ivaRG Regenerating Night Cream instead of the UNA cream. The formula contains 2% Granactive Retinoid, a retinoid chosen for its anti-aging action and its tolerability profile during use. The cream is formulated for the care of mature and sensitive skin in the evening routine, with an emphasis on hydration and improvement of skin texture.
Evening routine without retinoid:
Aquafil Hydra Cleansing Foam → Herculane Thermal Water Spray → UNA Concentrated Anti-Aging Serum with plant stem cells and peptides → UNA Anti-Aging Cream with plant stem cells
Evening routine with retinoid:
Aquafil Hydra Cleansing Foam → Herculane Thermal Water Spray → UNA Concentrated Anti-Aging Serum with plant stem cells and peptides → ivaRG Regenerating Night Cream
It is not necessary to use two creams successively. You choose the final product according to the type of routine you want: without retinoid or with retinoid.
Anti-aging serum or cream: which is better?
Serum and cream can be used together because they have complementary roles: the serum absorbs immediately and improves hydration and radiance, while the cream, accompanied by massage, hydrates, diminishes wrinkles, and increases skin firmness.
What should I choose if I have sensitive skin and am cautious with retinol?
Retinoids are among the best-known ingredients used in caring for signs of aging, but classic retinol can be more difficult for some people to tolerate, especially at the beginning of use.
If you do not want to use a retinoid, you can build an anti-aging routine around peptides, moisturizing and emollient ingredients, and sun protection.
UNA Concentrated Anti-Aging Serum with plant stem cells and peptides and UNA Anti-Aging Cream with plant stem cells do not contain retinoids and can represent the basis of such a routine.
Peptides and retinoids, however, should not be considered identical or perfectly equivalent ingredients. They act differently, and the choice depends on your skin's needs and tolerance.
But what if I want to introduce a retinoid into my routine?
In ivaRG Regenerating Night Cream, Ivatherm uses 2% Granactive Retinoid, a superior retinoid, which is a precursor to retinol without adverse effects, in an evening formula with moisturizing and emollient ingredients.
How long until results from an anti-aging routine appear?
It is important to have realistic expectations. Hydration can be observed sooner, while changes regarding the appearance of wrinkles, texture, or firmness require more time and consistent use.
After 28 days, instrumental evaluation showed for UNA Anti-Aging Cream with plant stem cells an average reduction of 11% in the number of wrinkles*, and for UNA Concentrated Anti-Aging Serum with plant stem cells and peptides an average reduction of 13% in the number of wrinkles and 8% in their volume**. The groups included 22 participants for the cream and 20 for the serum.
These results come from separate evaluations and should not be added together. In practice, 28 days can be a first moment for evaluation, but consistency remains essential.
Joviale Fluid Foundation SPF50+
Joviale Fluid Foundation SPF50+ is a fluid foundation suitable for daily use and for all skin types, including sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, or rosacea. It offers buildable medium coverage, evens out the complexion without weighing it down, and leaves a naturally luminous appearance.
Mature skin can become drier, and certain makeup textures can make fine lines or dehydrated areas appear more evident.
In such situations, the solution is not necessarily applying a larger amount of foundation.
What matters first and foremost is preparing the skin:
Application over moisturizer and primer
Applied over moisturizer or a light primer, the product performs better if the layers are thin and allowed to settle. In practice, it does not gather over primer / over moisturizer when you do not combine too many layers and do not rub the skin excessively.
Transfer
Regarding transfer resistance, the formula performs better when applied in a thin layer and left to settle for a few minutes before touching or wearing a mask. There may be transfer during the day, especially in areas where the skin produces more sebum. In this case, it helps to lightly set with powder the areas where sebum is more visible, especially the T-zone.
How do you introduce new products if you have sensitive skin?
Introduce products progressively, one by one, and monitor how your skin reacts. If significant redness, stinging, a burning sensation, or persistent itching occurs, discontinue use and seek dermatological advice.
What are the most common mistakes in an anti-aging routine?
The most common mistakes are the simultaneous introduction of too many products, giving up on the routine too quickly, neglecting hydration and sun protection, or the idea that a larger amount of product would speed up results.
Frequently asked questions
The two can be used together: the serum is applied after cleansing, and the cream completes the routine through hydration and comfort.
No. You can build a routine without retinoids, based on peptides, moisturizing ingredients, and sun protection.
In this routine, the serum is applied in the evening after cleansing, and the cream is applied morning and evening, depending on the chosen routine variant.
For normal to dry skin, Sunlight 360° Moisturizing Cream SPF50+ combines high sun protection with hydration and can be used before makeup.
Ivatherm anti-aging routine, in short
Morning
Gentle cleansing
Soothing + hydrating
Peptides + plant stem cells + hydration.
Photoprotection + hydration.
Evening - non-retinoid option
Evening - retinoid option
This way, the routine remains at a maximum of three to four steps in the morning and evening, while allowing for the combination of products with complementary roles.
Conclusion
For mature and sensitive skin, an effective anti-aging routine can remain simple: cleansing, cream, and SPF in the morning, and cleansing, serum, and cream in the evening.
If you do not want retinoids, the UNA routine offers an approach based on peptides and hydration. If you wish to introduce a retinoid into your evening routine, ivaRG Night Cream is the option dedicated to this step.
Regardless of the chosen option, consistency, tolerability, and sun protection are more important than the number of products.
* In vivo study with UNA Anti-Aging Cream, 22 women, 36-69 years old, 28 days; PRIMOS 3D Lite instrumental evaluation.
** In vivo study with UNA Anti-Aging Concentrated Serum, 20 women, 37-68 years old, 28 days; PRIMOS 3D Lite instrumental evaluation.
Dr. Rucsandra Hurezeanu
Founder and CEO of Ivatherm
Echipa Ivatherm
Conținutul IvaStories este creat de echipa Ivatherm, brand romanesc de dermatocosmetice fondat de Dr. Rucsandra Hurezeanu. Produsele Ivatherm sunt formulate cu Apă Termală Herculane și sunt testate dermatologic, recomandate de medici specialiști.