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It’s a truly humbling experience having acne — or even just clogged pores and textured skin – on your butt. You work so hard on the skin on your face, it’s easy to forget your body, especially when you don’t see the area every day. Butt masks can help. Just like the skin on your face, the pores on your butt can get clogged causing rough skin and breakouts. You might even see ingrown hairs. These masks make skin baby soft and are pretty fun to use at the same time.

Now, it’s important to note that a mask is not going to get rid of cellulite or stretch marks. It’s not going to give you a more lifted booty. (You don’t even need these things anyway!) But hydrating and detoxifying ingredients can leave skin looking and feeling smooth, plump and maybe a little firmer. Summer is right around the corner so grab your bikini and get ready to show off smooth skin.

Body Blendz.

Body Blendz Booty Clay Mask

This cooling mask contains artichoke extract, levan and caffeine to firm and lift, Australian White Clay to help detoxify, and vitamin E, shea butter, macadamia oil, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid to leave skin smooth and hydrated.

Megababe.

Megababe Le Tush Butt Mask

We love Megababe for its problem-solving products, such as Thigh Rescue anti-chafing stick. This butt mask is also genius with glycolic, malic and azelaic acids combined with eco-friendly exfoliating beads resurface the skin. Willow bark extract helps clarify (and banish breakouts!) while squalane and kelp extract lock in moisture.

Bawdy.

Bawdy Sheet Mask Kit for Your Butt – 4 pack

This cheeky sheet mask kit has everything you need no matter your skin type. Bite It moisturizes dry, dehydrated skin, Squeeze It brightens, Slap It retexturizes and detoxifies and Shake It firms skin.

Yes To.

Yes To Booty-Ful Paper Mask

Another paper mask, this vegan one contains caffeine, coffee and guarana to brighten and tighten skin.

Truly.

Truly Buns Of Glowry Tighten & Glow Smoothing Butt Polish

This yummy-smelling mask and butt polish contains wheat protein to reduce the look of cellulite, watermelon extract to fade discoloration and jojoba seeds to exfoliate away blemishes.

lapcos.

Lapcos Lifting Booty Mask 5 Pack

This booty sheet mask contains 17 amino acids and patented Levan to smooth, lift and firm skin.

Anese.

Anese Down with the Thickness Collagen Booty Mask

Try a clay mask if you’re prone to body breakouts. This one has kaolin clay to cleanse and remove excess oils from your skin while vitamin B5 and B3 nourish and soften.

Maelys.

MAËLYS Cosmetics B-Tight Lift & Firm Booty Mask

Hydrated skin just looks and feels more plump and firm. This mask uses guarana seed extract, pink pepperslim and hyaluronic acid to energize, hydrate and lock in moisture.

E.l.f.

E.L.F. x American Eagle Get Cheeky Clay Mask

Our two fave brands came together on a denim-inspired beauty collection that launched earlier this week. It includes a blue clay mask with kaolin, shea butter, vitamin E and blueberry extract. You can use it on your face, too!

I wrote an article for Sixty and Me on loneliness, which, for some reason, gathered a number of comments. The consensus – you can be alone but not lonely.

From Valerie, “I love to be alone and I’m getting tired of constantly hearing about socializing as if liking solitude is a fatal flaw!”

Jen added, “I am happier in my own company, doing my own thing. I read that people live longer if married but that is the last thing I want & I’d rather be happy & die young. I am tired of ads which promote ‘spending time with family,’ ‘fun for all the family’, etc. Go away!”

Janne concluded, “I too wish that there were articles taking this into account. Many people enjoy their own company and even more so as they age. We are continually presented with information that says we shouldn’t be doing this, that we need to be socially interactive – if you have happily been this way all of your life, I see no need to change!”

OK, I get it. Because I am very much like these women. Being a speaker and performer, I know when to be on, but I also cherish the alone time. That is why I think I did so much better adjusting to pandemic life than my wife. Turns out, this topic is not a new one.

Physical State versus Emotional State

Sharon Melin, MA, an Outpatient Therapist, notes that “We sometimes associate ‘being alone’ with ‘being lonely’, and it is important to realize that there is a difference. Being “alone” is a physical state where you are physically by yourself. Being ‘lonely’ is an emotional state where you are feeling alone or disconnected from others – even when they’re right next to you.”

I recently conducted a focus group with activity professionals in assisted living. One person, who heads activities for a well-to-do organization, who conducts many activities, and has many bells and whistles solutions to choose from, relayed that a recent survey of residents reported that the number one issue among those living there was feeling alone. That in a vibrant senior living community.

Wait There’s a Solution… or Is There?

Most articles that address this topic are quick to point to solutions to “cure” you of your loneliness. Fill your house with music, take walks, practice gratitude, get a hobby. All fine things.

However, they may be missing the point.

Sure, chronic loneliness that leads to depression that leads to physical ailments due to stress need to be addressed. However, as noted above, some people are just fine to be alone.

The Art of Being Alone

There are actually studies on how to be alone in a healthy way. Actually, being alone is a great opportunity to get to know yourself.

Experts recommend some of the following.

Enjoy Solitary Activities

I love this one because I am a solo musician. I have spent countless hours in my studio recording or in my garage rehearsing. It is therapeutic, not to mention all the side benefits that music provides for your mind and emotional state. You need never be bored because you are by yourself.

Go Out on a Date with Yourself

I am perfectly content going somewhere for a bite to eat or going to a movie all by myself. Honestly, I can observe more, learn more, and enjoy the solitude of a crowded place.

Don’t Let the Demons Creep in

Sometimes too much alone time causes over-thinking. In the solitude, buried emotions, memories, or problems can surface. It’s OK to be curious about these emotions and to explore them. For me though, the thoughts never seem to be good ones.

So I have to keep having the “You’re Good Enough, You’re Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like You” loop in my head. People call this rumination, which is different than introspection. It’s OK to spend time reflecting on your values or contemplating the bigger picture.

Embrace Self-Care

Yes, the gurus suggest meditation and yoga. But here’s the thing. Don’t be a couch potato. Stay moving. If that means exercise, fine. If that means knitting, fine. Just stay active in the solitude. Scrolling on social media or watching television may feel restorative after a stressful day at work or it may distract you from more fulfilling pursuits.

Balance It Out

You may not be by nature a solitary person. However, even the most social people should heed the warnings when it’s time to withdraw a bit. If the outside world starts to overstimulate you – too many people, activities, or demands – recognize the signals.

Maybe you’re anxious. Maybe a panic attack is imminent. Your body will send predictable signals indicating you need some time alone. It is equally important to know when it’s time to leave solitude and seek the company of others. It’s possible to be alone for too long.

P.S. Oh yeah, if you want to be able to interact with others even when at home, consider online live courses or entertainment options like my own Sage Stream.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you feel it’s good for you to be among others – or do you prefer to be by yourself most of the time? What do you do when in solitude? What does alone time give you?

When was the last time you slowed down and went inward?

Of all the things we can do to love more of ourselves, there is truly nothing more valuable or important than going inward.

If this is true, and I believe it is, why is going inward one of the most challenging things we will ever do?

In this third of a five-part series for Sixty and Me readers, we’re going to focus on the second step of the 4 Steps to Blaze a New Path for Yourself After 60.

STEP 2: Go Inward

What Is Going Inward?

Going inward is the process of inner discovery through self-introspection.

This might sound easy until you get the urge to bypass this all-important step in blazing a new path for yourself after 60.

Going inward is where you get to know more of your true, authentic self. It is also how you chart the new path you want to go on.

There are many benefits to going inward. Here are the top 10 (in my experience):

1. Stress relief.
2. Enhances mood.
3. Increases energy.
4. Slows the heart rate.
5. Quiets an anxious mind.
6. Generates creative ideas.
7. Revitalizes the mind and body.
8. Calms the central nervous system.
9. Creates new neural pathways in the brain.
10. Develops a deeper bond with your true, authentic self.

The benefits of going inward go far beyond this list. Don’t just take my word for it.

Try going inward and feel the benefits for yourself.

When you do, however, be prepared to face some unexpected resistance.

Work Hard – Play Harder

For something as simple and beneficial as going inward may appear to be, it is actually one of the hardest things any of us will ever do. There are many reasons why, most of which are due to past teachings.

One of the most pervasive is that our generation was raised to believe being idle meant you were unproductive. As we grew into adulthood, we were incentivized to be hyper productive in an ever increasingly fast-paced world.

The harder we worked, the more we sacrificed, the quicker we would get ahead, at least that’s what we were told. But this idea of constant activity went beyond the workplace.

No generation before us had as many options for leisure activities as we have. For many of our generation, as hard as we worked, we played even harder.

For those with children, or large extended families, there was likely even less time to slow down and go inward.

Then there is the incessant noise and influence of the media. When we weren’t hard at work, raising a family or engaged in leisure activities, we were consuming what the media fed us.

When you look back in the rearview mirror of our collective past, it begs the question:

At what point did any of us get a moment to breathe, recharge, and process all of the information and experiences we were having?

And sleep is not the answer. For as important as sleep is, the moment most people wake up, they are right back to the daily grind, negating any benefit of rest.

What Is the Real Fear?

I am not at all suggesting we should not take full advantage of opportunities to enjoy an active lifestyle. For those of us over 60, remaining active is essential to our well-being.

But equally essential is slowing down enough to gain a real sense of who we want to be and what path we want to go down at this stage of our life.

What is it, then, that keeps us from going inward after 60?

It’s not the false, lingering belief you’re being unproductive or lazy. With most of our generation’s children grown, family obligations can’t be used as a valid reason either.

What keeps so many over 60 from going inward is the fear of what we will discover about ourselves.

Being alone with one’s thoughts can be downright frightening. But it doesn’t need to be.

The Ultimate Benefit

Going inward is an act of self-love. You are getting to know who you truly are by learning to love and appreciate yourself unconditionally. So why is it so difficult?

Because when you go inward, you will initially be met by your inner critic.

Slowing down and getting to know who you are is the last thing your inner critic wants you to do. Using your limiting beliefs against you, your inner critic will stir up as much inner turmoil and outer distractions to keep you from going inward.

Once you get past the inner critic’s defense system, you will be greeted by the voice of your true, authentic self.

Your true, authentic self speaks to you through loving words and timely encouragement. She sees zero flaws in you. She acknowledges and affirms how lovable, likeable, beautiful, and valuable you are.

Developing a deeper bond with your true, authentic self is the ultimate benefit of going inward. It’s this benefit that is essential to blazing a new path in life after 60.

Join me in the video where I will share additional insights, such as a list of the most effective ways you can go inward. I will also guide you through a three-part action item to help you integrate what you are learning.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

How often do you spend time on your own to reflect? What can you do to incorporate ‘going inward’ in your days? Are you afraid to go inward? What are you afraid of?

Lala Kent’s White and Tan Embroidered Dress in Mexico

Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 9 Fashion

Love is in the air in Mexico! And I’m not just talking about Scheana and Brock, I’m talking about the love we have for Lala Kent’s white and tan embroidered dress. Super cute for summer to wear to an intimate dinner with your girlfriends right next to an event. So without further adieu go ahead and join the party that is the Style Stealers of it below to get your hands on one just like it.

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Eating healthy, staying active, and sleeping well are all things that we can do to keep the effects of aging from creeping up on us too fast. We should embrace our aging bodies, of course, but there are a few extra things that we can do to help us feel beautiful.

Here is our list of the best anti-aging night creams for women over 50:

1. Olay Regenerist: Microsculping Fragrance-Free Cream – moisturizes the skin without causing irritation or breakouts.
2. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream with Accelerated Retinol SA (Fragrance-Free) – smooth texture and application and still feels light on the skin, while providing moisturizing and skin barrier repairing ingredients.
3. Avène Eau Thermal – Tolérance Extrême Creme – a great option if you have hypersensitive or allergic skin.
4. SkinFix Barrier+ Lipid Peptide Cream – thicker moisturizer helps to replace the lipids and fatty acids that naturally occur in healthy skin.
5. La Roche-Posay Redermic R with Retinol Cream – provides optimum hydration (via the “Retinol Booster Complex”) with minimal skin irritation.
6. RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream – The non-greasy and non-comedogenic formula helps reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles while lifting and firming the skin.
7. Collagen Face Moisturizer by L’Oreal Paris Skin Care Day/Night Cream – gently nourishes and replenishes your skin while you sleep as collagen fills in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
8. Clinique Turnaround Overnight Revitalizing Moisturizer – If you care for youthful looks, this is a great option for you.

Our skin is often one of the first telltale signs of aging. Over time, it thins, wrinkles, and dries, and it may even spot. There’s no escaping that, but there are anti-aging creams that can make our skin feel and look better by erasing fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.

By the way, I don’t really like that widely used term in the beauty industry. “Anti-aging” makes it sound like there’s something wrong with aging. I prefer pro-aging!

Read DAY CREAMS, NIGHT CREAMS, WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? (ESPECIALLY FOR MATURE SKIN!)

You may already be applying moisturizers, creams, or serums on your face every day. Did you know that your skin repairs itself while you sleep? By choosing the right night cream for your skin type and condition, you can give your body the extra boost it needs to keep your skin as healthy as possible.

Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Longwill in Florida says:

Your nighttime regimen should be about cleansing, repairing, and soothing. While we sleep, our skin is regenerating which is why it is beneficial to apply products that are focused on hydrating and recovering. It is also important to make sure that the products you are applying are formulated to penetrate deep into the skin.

Dermatologist Recommendations

Dr. Shainhouse, a board-certified dermatologist at SkinSafe Dermatology and Skin Care in Beverly Hills, California, recommends the following four anti-aging night creams for women over 50.

Olay Regenerist: Microsculpting Fragrance-Free Cream

This thicker, non-greasy offering by Olay moisturizes the skin without causing irritation or breakouts. It contains moisture-attracting hyaluronic acid, collagen-building peptides, and skin-calming niacinamide and green tea.

The dimethicone helps create an intact skin barrier to trap moisture and hydration in the skin so that you wake up to skin with a smoother, plumper, dewier appearance.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream with Accelerated Retinol SA (Fragrance-Free)

Neutrogena’s rapid wrinkle repair cream contains retinol, the only scientifically-proven molecule to help promote new collagen growth and improve the appearance of wrinkles. Retinoids also facilitate cell turnover, bringing fresh new cells to the skin surface, so that your skin appears brighter and younger.

The classic night serum version is very lightweight and layers nicely under a thicker moisturizer. This newer moisturizer version has a smooth texture and application and still feels light on the skin, while providing moisturizing and skin barrier repairing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and dimethicone.

Avène Eau Thermal – Tolérance Extrême Creme

If you have hypersensitive or allergic skin, Avène’s tolérance extreme is a great option. It contains no fragrance, emulsifiers, or preservatives, so this thick white cream absorbs and doesn’t cause skin irritation.

SkinFix Barrier⁺ Lipid Peptide Cream

This thicker moisturizer by SkinFix helps to replace the lipids and fatty acids that naturally occur in healthy skin. It strengthens the skin barrier and helps to soothe dry, tight, irritated skin.

It also contains moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and squalene that are locked in by the barrier-protective lipids (Shea, sunflower, vegetable, jojoba). It is non-comedogenic, doesn’t feel thick or sticky on the skin, and absorbs well.

Dr. Rina Allawh is a board-certified dermatologist in the Philadelphia area with a special interest in the unique challenges of pigmented skin in regards to anti-aging, skincare, sun care, and skin cancer. She mentions that a night cream containing retinol should be part of every anti-aging regimen.

“Retinol creams can provide non-invasive wrinkle prevention, evening out the complexion, promoting increased cell turnover, and reducing pore size.”

She also specifies that retinol use can sometimes cause some dryness, peeling, and skin irritation. Her go-to topical retinol cream is the La Roche-Posay Redermic R with Retinol Cream.

La Roche-Posay Redermic R with Retinol Cream

According to Dr. Allawh, this product provides optimum hydration (via the “Retinol Booster Complex”) with minimal skin irritation. If you are searching for a mild alternative to retinoids, you can look ingredients called retin-alts. These are natural alternatives to retinol which treat acne and improve skin texture, and also have anti-aging properties.

Under the “retin-alt” fall:

• Bakuchiol, named after the Bakuchi plant.
• Resveratrol, sourced from grapes and olives, which contains powerful antioxidants.
• Carrot oil, potent on carotenoids, such as Astaxanthin. Beta-carotene is thought to convert to vitamin A in the body, providing a natural “retinoid-like” benefit. Carrot oil has been used as an ingredient in various hair serums.
• Cacay oil, a plant-based derivative of vitamin A.

See Also: 5 Best Natural Bb Creams For Aging Skin

Highly Rated Night Creams for Older Women

Here are several other highly-rated creams available for nightly use.

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream

This RoC night cream contains powerful retinol and an exclusive mineral complex. The non-greasy and non-comedogenic formula helps reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles while lifting and firming the skin. It’s gentle enough for nightly use. This cream is tried and tested with over 3000 positive reviews on Amazon.

See Also: 7 Best All Natural Concealers For Aging Skin

Collagen Face Moisturizer by L’Oreal Paris Skin Care Day/Night Cream

If retinol irritates your skin, you can try this day/night combo moisturizer from L’Oréal Paris. It gently nourishes and replenishes your skin while you sleep as collagen fills in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Clinique Turnaround Overnight Revitalizing Moisturizer

A revitalizing night cream from Clinique leaves your skin plump and silky. If you care for youthful looks, this is a great option for you. Wake up with glowing skin!

See Also: 7 Best Cc Creams For Mature Skin

A Few Extra Anti-Aging Night Creams For Women Over 50

Here are a few more night creams great for older women that are worth mentioning.

Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Moisturizer Creme

This night cream from Estée Lauder purifies, refinishes the skin’s surface, and visibly reduces pores. It defends against visible signs of premature aging and helps skin detox from the visible effects that accumulate during the day. 

Origins Plantscription Retinol Night Moisturizer

This nourishing overnight moisturizer from Origins is plant-based and is enhanced with pure, high-grade retinol to visibly diminish lines, pores, and unevenness while you sleep. 

Fresh Lotus Anti-Aging Night Moisturizer

Fresh offers this lightweight, antioxidant-rich nightly recovery cream that purifies while visibly minimizing signs of aging for more youthful, rested-looking skin by morning.

Read 10 BEST BODY LOTIONS FOR WOMEN OVER 60.

Also read 6 BEST SKIN FIRMING CREAMS.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you tried any of these night creams? What was your experience like? Do you have any other recommendations? Tell us about your nighttime skincare regimen. Let’s chat night creams.