In the world of skincare, trendy new anti-aging ingredients come and go at a rapid pace. And sure, they may gain a lot of buzz and attention, but when it comes to tried and true anti-aging ingredients – the heavy-hitters that really get the job done – it’s a pretty simple list of effective options that experts will tell you actually work. To help you navigate the skincare space and to combat the acceleration in the appearance of aging, you’ll want to focus on specific skin care ingredients. Here are our top picks:
Botanical Peptides
Plant peptides are some of the most powerful ingredients to target the look of aging. A type of molecule that makes up proteins, a peptide can signal the body to create more collagen – a very useful function when your skin is rapidly losing this structural protein during this time of life.
Product Recommendation: Add Eminence Organics Marine Flower Peptide Eye Cream and Marine Flower Peptide Serum which feature botanical peptides.
Natural Retinol Alternative
Extracted from plants like chicory root and tara tree, Natural Retinol Alternative removes dead skin cells, tightens pores, smooths the skin, minimizes the look of lines and even fades the appearance of dark spots.Like conventional retinol, botanically-sourced retinol provides similar benefits in reducing the visible signs of aging. Extracted from plants like chicory root and tara tree, Natural Retinol Alternative removes dead skin cells, tightens pores, smooths the skin, minimizes the look of lines and even fades the appearance of dark spots. This catchall complex produces the same ageless results as retinol, without the occasional side effects of the conventional version.
Product Recommendation: Add natural retinol to your skin care routine with our Bamboo Firming Fluid.
Glycolic Acid
The most popular type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHAs), glycolic acid, is usually derived from sugar cane. It effectively exfoliates the skin, increasing cell turnover rate by breaking down the bonds between pore-clogging particles. It also smooths out the look of wrinkles, fades the appearance of dark spots and even prevents problem skin.
Product Recommendation: Gently resurface and refine ports with our Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser and Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate. The Lactic Acid Complex removes and prevents buildup.
Botanical Hyaluronic Acid
When your skin is feeling parched, botanical hyaluronic acid is the thirst-quenching ingredient that it’s looking for. Deeply hydrating, botanical hyaluronic acid replenishes the skin with moisture, smoothing out the skin and minimizing the look of fine lines.
Best Skin Care Routine for an Anti-Aging Skin
Using the most potent ingredients that nature provides, here’s the skin care routine we suggest to tackle the issues of middle-aged skin straight on:
- Cleanse – Choose a cleanser that not only removes impurities but firms the skin. Look for botanical hyaluronic acid, which not only hydrates, but also leaves the skin looking plump with fewer visible lines and wrinkles.
- Toner – Complete the cleansing process with a toner that includes a Natural Retinol Alternative. Formulated with this natural ingredient that mimics the effectiveness of retinol without the side effects, a toner with a Natural Retinol Alternative fights the visible signs of aging, appearing to lift and tighten the skin.
- Exfoliate – Lift away dead skin cells with an exfoliant like the Firm Skin Acai Exfoliating Peel. Formulated with glycolic acid – the magic ingredient for the forties age group – this type of exfoliating peel revitalizes mature skin. Glycolic acid, as well as lactic acid, rejuvenates, balances and smooths away the look of wrinkles.
- Treat – Check the ingredients list for a serum that contains botanical peptides. This skin care essential gives a boost to mature skin types, helping the skin look more elastic with fewer visible signs of aging.
- Moisturize – A high-quality moisturizer is another vehicle for delivering botanical peptides to the skin. Double the impact with a peptide-packed moisturizer and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. During the day, switch to or layer on an SPF moisturizer as well. A moisturizer with both UVA and UVB protection shields your skin from the aging, damaging effects of the sun.
- Night cream – To combat the dryness of mature skin, invest in a good night cream. Since skin repairs itself while you sleep, a night cream works wonders while you catch 40 winks. Look for a night cream with additional oils, especially jojoba and grape seed oils.
- Eye cream – Don’t forget the part of your face with the most delicate skin. Choose an eye cream that hydrates the eye area with hyaluronic acid and botanical peptides for bright eyes that look revitalized.
