It Is never too late
THE SIXTIES
Your Skin In Your Sixties
By your 60s, several significant changes have taken place in your skin. Collagen and elastin (the proteins responsible for keeping skin firm and plump) are at their lowest levels. The skin becomes thinner, drier, and more delicate. Lines that were fine a decade ago are now more settled. The face can lose some of its structure and definition.
Hormonal changes that began in your 50s continue to affect skin hydration and elasticity. The skin barrier is weaker, which means moisture escapes more easily and sensitivity can increase. Healing slows down. Sun damage accumulated over the years becomes more visible.
None of this is irreversible. And none of it means you've left it too late. What it means is that the treatments you need now are specific and I'll tell you exactly which ones will make a real difference for your skin.
What I see most often
The things women in their 60s tell me are bothering them.
Skin that looks and feels thinner
The loss of collagen and elastin over time means skin becomes more fragile and less supported. It doesn't hold moisture as well and can look almost translucent in places.
Deeper lines and wrinkles
Lines that used to come and go with expression are now present at rest. Around the mouth, the eyes, and the forehead are the areas that change most visibly.
Dryness moisturiser doesn't fix
A weakened skin barrier means the skin struggles to retain moisture even with a good skincare routine. This is a skin health problem that needs treating from the inside out.
Loss of definition
The lower face and neck are often where women first notice significant change. The jawline softens, the neck changes, and the overall structure feels less defined.
Age spots and uneven skin tone
Decades of sun exposure accumulate visibly in the 60s. Pigmentation, uneven tone, and the general dulling of the complexion are all common and all treatable.
Skin that looks older than I feel
This is the one I hear most. The face in the mirror doesn't match the woman looking at it. That gap between how you feel and what you see is exactly what I'm here to help.
Recommended Treatments
I won't recommend a treatment I don't believe in. These are the ones I reach for most often with clients in their 60s because they work, they're appropriate for this stage, and the results are genuinely meaningful.
Medik8 Expert Facial
A fully bespoke facial built entirely around your skin on the day. In your 60s, this means deep hydration, barrier support, and active ingredients chosen specifically for more mature skin. A good starting point if you're new to treatments or want to understand your skin better before going further.
£87
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Age-Defying Facial
One of the most effective treatments I offer for visible signs of ageing. Crystal Retinal is a next-generation form of vitamin A that works to improve skin tone, texture, and firmness, visibly smoothing fine lines, improving elasticity, and brightening the complexion over a course of treatments.
£97
Collagen Induction Therapy Microneedling
Microneedling stimulates your skin's own collagen and elastin production, the proteins your skin is producing significantly less of in this decade. Results build over a course of at least three sessions and can be genuinely transformative for skin texture, firmness, and fine lines.
From £97
Profhilo Skin Booster
One of the most effective treatments for skin laxity and deep hydration. Profhilo delivers one of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid available, restoring the moisture and structural support that the skin loses with age. Two sessions, four weeks apart.
£200 per session
Seventy Hyal Skin Booster
A next-generation skin booster that stimulates new collagen production alongside deep hydration, improving texture, reducing laxity, and restoring a natural glow. Three sessions, three weeks apart.
£125 per session
Vitaran Polynucleotides
One of the most advanced treatments available for skin renewal at this stage. Polynucleotides stimulate collagen and elastin production, enhance cellular regeneration, and improve skin texture and firmness from the inside out. Results build gradually over a course of three sessions and are among the most natural looking I offer.
£150 per session
A note from Nikki
I hear "I wish I'd come sooner" a lot from women in their 60s.
And then, a few weeks later, "I can't believe the difference."
It is genuinely never too late. The treatments available now are not about dramatic transformation. They are about restoration. Giving your skin what it needs to look healthy, rested, and like you. I'll always be honest with you about what will make a real difference and what won't. And I'll never recommend something I'm not confident in.
If you're not sure where to start, that's exactly what the Restore & Refresh consultation is for. Come and talk to me first.
I'll look at your face, listen to what's bothering you, and give you an honest opinion on what will (and won't) make a difference. You can rely on a straightforward conversation with someone who will tell you the truth.