About the Book
A revolutionary guide to beautiful skin after 50, written by a woman who’s been there.
What if the secret to radiant skin isn’t trying to look younger, but embracing your age with confidence and the right skincare knowledge?
In this comprehensive yet conversational guide, health journalist Lydia Westfield shares the culmination of her three-year journey interviewing dermatologists, testing countless products, and researching the science of mature skin. The result is a handbook specifically designed for women over 50 who want evidence-based skincare strategies that actually work.
Inside “Erase 10 Years,” you’ll discover:
- Why your trusted skincare routine suddenly stopped working—and what to do about it
- The “Core Four” products every woman over 50 needs (and the ones you can skip entirely)
- Science-backed ingredients worth your investment, and how to use them properly
- Morning and evening routines tailored to mature skin, with options for every time constraint
- Targeted solutions for specific concerns: deep wrinkles, sagging, age spots, thinning skin, and more
= Professional treatments worth considering—and how to find qualified providers - How nutrition, sleep, stress management, and movement visibly impact your skin
- Makeup techniques that enhance rather than age your appearance
- The emotional journey of embracing your changing reflection with confidence
Unlike beauty guides written for younger women or clinical texts lacking practical advice, “Erase 10 Years” offers relatable wisdom from someone who understands the unique challenges of mature skin. Westfield’s warm, friend-to-friend approach makes complex skincare science accessible while acknowledging the emotional aspects of aging.
Whether you’re just noticing the first significant changes in your skin or have been struggling to find solutions that work for years, this book provides a refreshingly honest roadmap to your most radiant, healthy skin—not by fighting your age, but by supporting your skin’s changing needs with knowledge and intention.
The goal isn’t to look 30 again—it’s to look like the most vibrant, rested version of yourself at exactly the age you are now.
About the Author
Lydia Westfield has spent over three decades at the intersection of health journalism and beauty research. After earning her degree in journalism from Northwestern University, she began her career as a health writer for women’s magazines, covering everything from nutrition to exercise to skincare innovation.
In her fifties, Lydia noticed that despite her extensive knowledge of health and beauty topics, she struggled to find reliable, science-based information specifically addressing the unique skincare needs of women over 50. Too often, beauty advice seemed targeted to younger women, while guidance for mature women focused more on hiding or “fixing” aging rather than supporting healthy skin through this natural transition.
This gap in reliable information, combined with her own changing skin, prompted Lydia to delve deeply into the science of mature skin. Over three years, she interviewed dozens of dermatologists, estheticians, cosmetic chemists, and women navigating similar skincare journeys. She tested countless products, read hundreds of scientific papers, and developed a comprehensive understanding of what truly works for aging skin.
Lydia lives in coastal New England with her husband of thirty-five years and their beloved golden retriever, Maple. When not researching beauty innovations or testing new products, she can be found hiking along the shoreline, tending her cottage garden, or enjoying long dinners with her three grown children when they come to visit.
Erase 10 Years: The Mature Woman’s Handbook to Younger-Looking Skin is her first book, though her articles on health and beauty have appeared in numerous national publications for over thirty years.
Lydia believes that every woman deserves to feel confident and comfortable in her skin at every age, and that with the right information, achieving healthy, radiant skin after 50 is not only possible but can be a joyful part of the journey of aging well.
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