The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) states that by far the most beneficial, age-busting product available is SUNSCREEN.
Without a daily skin regime that includes copious amounts of sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on all sun-exposed skin, no other anti-ageing products matter.
While sunscreen prevents damage, other products can fight the wrinkles, sagging and brown spots that ageing skin may already have. Some research-proven ingredients to look for include:
- Retinol Skin care professionals consider this form of Vitamin A the gold standard of effective topical treatments. Also available as prescription strength Retin-A, retinol is an ingredient in many over-the-counter products. It ramps up cell turnover in the top layers of the skin, decreasing wrinkles and improving skin tone.
- Peptides These chains of amino acids act as signalling molecules in cells, telling them to heal, renew and slough away. One of the better-known peptides is argireline, also known as Matrixyl, which softens crow’s feet by slowing the contraction of tiny muscles around the eyes.
- Antioxidants Fighting cell damage from free radicals, which are produced when skin is exposed to sunlight and some chemicals, antioxidants can make skin firmer and more radiant. Wear them, eat them and drink them. They are available in topical creams with extracts of ingredients such as green tea and pomegranate. Many foods, especially fresh produce and beverages such as fruit juice and various varieties of tea, also contain antioxidants.
- Alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) These compounds, which include glycolic, lactic, citric and mandelic acids, can help peel away the top layers of the skin to erase fine lines. AHAs are available in both OTC and prescription strengths.
- Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, HA) has many benefits and is one of the most interesting ingredients in skin care. Naturally found in the body, hyaluronic acid secures moisture and creates fullness—youthful skin naturally abounds with hyaluronic acid. In skin care, you can find hyaluronic acid in creams, serums, injectables (aka: Restylane), and hyaluronic acid supplements.
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