Aging Skin Care: Take the Guesswork Out of Your Products
- Shannon Basco

- Aug 11
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 6
One of my favorite things to work with is aging skin. As a woman in my late forties, I have had quite a journey with my skin! As a teen, I was lucky not to have acne, but my skin was chronically dry. Then, as soon as perimenopause hit, I began struggling with cystic acne alongside my dry skin. It was baffling and frustrating, and I hated my skin.
After getting my esthetic license and using professional products, along with getting regular facials, people began to compliment my skin! It was amazing to feel like I'd finally hacked it. My skin care needs do still change, but knowing what products to use has made all the difference.
A Guide to Aging Skin Care
Here's my guide to products for aging skin from one of the brands I use and love, Rococo Botanicals. They specialize in aging skin, reactive skin, and acne, so their products pack a punch without fragrance or irritants. Most are also acne-safe, but check the "good to know" section to ensure it's safe for you to use.
Cleansers
Soothing Cleansing Oil - <Click to purchase> This soothing blend of omega-3-rich oils is designed to clean the skin while replenishing vital lipids. It effortlessly dislodges stubborn congestion and removes fatty residue and microcomedones as it penetrates deep into the pores. It quickly restores and strengthens the skin barrier for enhanced protection. This cleanser gently dislodges and clears skin congestion for a clearer complexion. It provides deep hydration while reducing redness and calming the skin. It’s the ideal 'winter' cleanser for acne-prone skin, gently cleansing without stripping moisture.
Ruby Crystal Cleanser - <Click to purchase> Experience real results in just 15 minutes with this incredibly luscious cleanser. It melts onto your face and is designed to optimize the healing abilities of your skin. It stimulates collagen and elastin production while soothing the skin in the process. This cleanser encourages collagen production for firmer, more youthful-looking skin. It replenishes essential fatty acids to restore the skin's natural moisture and elasticity. It also repairs and strengthens the skin barrier for improved protection and resilience.
Essence
Hydrating Treatment Essence - <Click to purchase> This essence features a blend of aquaporins that regulate moisture on a cellular level and provide instant hydration to the skin. It increases vital lipids to repair the broken skin barrier and return that natural glow to your skin. It restores vital lipids for barrier repair and preps the skin for optimal absorption of serums and moisturizers. It provides up to 72 hours of sustained hydration.
Exfoliation
Golden Papaya Peel - <Click to purchase> This powerful gommage exfoliant boosts cell turnover by 300% and removes senescent cells. It refreshes and brightens lackluster skin, energizes cells, and supports collagen. It also strengthens the skin barrier, making it a must-have for anyone looking to rejuvenate their complexion.
Masks
Coffee and Cream Mask - <Click to purchase> Infusing the skin with an array of transformational botanicals, our Coffee & Cream Mask is everything you need to bring your dull skin back to life. It instantly reduces wrinkles by 50% within 15 minutes, volumizes the skin's contours, and smooths the skin's surface, giving you just another reason to fall in love with your complexion. It stimulates collagen production and rejuvenates the skin while decreasing AGE products by up to 78%.
Peptide Sheet Mask - <Click to purchase> Our revolutionary Peptide Sheet Mask infuses your skin with peptides for an instant plumping effect. It saturates the skin with moisture and calms the look of irritated skin. It fills and smooths wrinkles while providing barrier repair for up to three days. This ultra-hydrating mask modulates sensations of stinging, making it perfect for sensitive skin.
Serums
Symbio 12 - <Click to purchase> Discover Symbio-12, the ultimate skin-soothing serum. It modulates the skin's circadian rhythm and protects against blue light. This lightweight, ultra-hydrating serum enhances skin volume and combats fatigue. It oxygenates and brightens the skin, increasing vitamin D for a rosy glow and better microcirculation. BioAz Cosmeceutical balances the microbiome, reducing inflammation and infection. It rapidly repairs the skin barrier, smooths wrinkles, and is safe for all skin types.
Vitaskin - <Click to purchase> This cocktail of royal jelly, vitamins, peptides, 24k nano-gold, and much more boosts hydration and reinforces the skin's immunity and barrier. It offers incredible anti-aging benefits comparable to retinol, smoothing the skin and refining fine lines by up to 55% in just four weeks. It also possesses powerful anti-glycation properties.
Moisturizers
Blueberry AGE - <Click to purchase> This cream is designed to specifically target glycation by providing a reservoir of moisture relief for the skin. It prevents the cross-linking of collagen fibers and the formation of fine lines. It calms and hydrates the skin while repairing the barrier and reinforcing elastin and collagen.
LRT - <Click to purchase> LRT is your needle-free alternative to PRP therapy, supercharged with 31 botanical actives. It visibly tightens the jawline, reduces deep lines, and restores bounce to tired, sagging skin. Hydration floods back in, collagen is protected and regenerated, and dullness disappears.
If you have questions or want an online or in-person consultation, please reach out! If you're in the area, click here to book a custom facial. I am passionate about skin care and love helping you find the perfect routine for you!




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