A simple skincare routine over 50—cleanse, treat, protect.

Your skin doesn’t need a 10-step performance. It needs consistency, hydration, and a calm barrier. Here’s a routine that takes minutes, not willpower, and plays nice with sensitive, over-50 skin.

• Fragrance-free and essential-oil-free

• Non-comedogenic

• 2–3 steps most days

Morning (2 steps)

1. Cleanse — Use a gentle, non-stripping cleanser. Lukewarm water only.

2. Protect — Moisturize, then sunscreen. That’s the whole show.

If your skin likes a serum, slide it between cleanser and moisturizer. Otherwise, skip it. Fewer steps = fewer reactions.

Evening (3 steps max)

1. Cleanse — Remove the day without squeaky-clean tightness.

2. Treat (optional) — A simple, skin-compatible active if you tolerate it. If your face gets cranky, move this to every other night.

3. Moisturize — Lock in comfort. Use a touch more around cheeks and jawline.

Prefer to keep it ultra-simple? Many people run cleanser + Schăf Moisturizer at night and call it good.

Why this works better after 50

• Your barrier is thinner. Irritants hit harder; cutting fragrance/EOs removes two big triggers.

• Oil production drops. You need humectants + light lipids, not heavy occlusives.

• Recovery matters. Skin does best with a routine it recognizes every day, not constant product roulette.

For an even easier path, use the Schăf 3-Step System—built so you don’t have to think about order, pairings, or percentages.

What to skip (most of the time)

• Harsh scrubs and frequent peels

• Layer-on-layer “actives buffet”

• Anything marketed primarily by scent
  Your skin has earned the right to be left alone.

What’s inside (and why it suits over-50 skin)

As oil output dips and the barrier thins, you want water + light lipids + calm—not perfume.

• Sodium Hyaluronate: hydration that actually stays put.

• Niacinamide: supports barrier function and the look of even tone.

• Peptide complex (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1/-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7): your “slow and steady” support crew.

• Squalane + Jojoba + Grape Seed + Sunflower: comfort without waxiness; wears perfectly under SPF/makeup.

• Shea Butter: targeted richness for cheeks/jawline.

• Aloe + Allantoin: soothing when skin feels hot and bothered.

• CoQ10 + Vitamin E: antioxidant back-up singers.

• Olive-derived emulsifiers: skin-compatible texture.

Troubleshooting the usual suspects

Red after cleansing?
Use less water temperature and less pressure. Patch-test; then run cleanser + moisturizer only for a week.

Shiny by noon?
You might be over-moisturizing. Use less on the T-zone; press, don’t rub.

Tingling with “natural” creams?
That’s often essential oils. Switch to EO-free + fragrance-free (hello, Schăf).

FAQs

Do I need a toner?
No. If you love a specific calming mist and it doesn’t irritate you, keep it. Otherwise, skip.

What about eye cream?
Use your moisturizer around eyes—gently. Separate eye creams are optional.

How long until I see results?
Comfort is usually immediate because we removed common irritants. Texture looks better as your barrier chill-out continues.

Ready to simplify?

Start with the 3-Step System for a set-and-forget routine, or try Schăf Moisturizer and feel the difference of no fragrance, no essential oils.