Live Life Team
No one wants their skin to look like it’s getting old, but aging skin is a fact of life. That doesn’t mean to say skin has to look as old as it is, however, and there are various ways to help slow down the ageing effects of time, lifestyle and the environment. In this article we will look at the kinds of skincare that are appropriate to certain ages, plus the ingredients in anti-wrinkle cream that can improve the look and feel of skin as it gets older.
It’s never too early to think about what anti-aging skin care to use, and a good routine for everyone is use of serum, eye cream, day and night cream retinol, hydrating cleanser and an exfoliator. 18 to 25-year olds can help prevent damage by using sun protecting products that have a medium to high SPF, plus lighter skincare products. Up to age 35, an added ingredient in the routine that can help revive skin is retinol in face cream, plus products that help to stimulate collagen production. Hydration is always important, and between 24 to 45 it’s another factor to include more every day. Up to age 55, non-drying cleansers are helpful, plus a cleansing brush to remove dead skin cells, and from 55 upwards, add creams with peptides in them to the routine.
Protecting the skin is the best way to get rid or reduce the appearance of wrinkles as one of the main causes of premature ageing is sun damage. Wearing sunscreen even when it’s not the height of summer can also soften the appearance of existing wrinkles. A good diet is also important so incorporating more fruit and vegetables in meals can help, as well as increasing the intake of protein-based foods as collagen and elastin are both protein compounds. Smoking contributes to the skin’s premature ageing, so giving that up will make a big difference, and of course, beauty sleep. The earlier in our lives that we begin to practice these simple habits the better for our skin long term.
Studying the active ingredients of products is key when deciding what the best cream for wrinkles is. Things such as the antioxidant retinol which is a vitamin A compound that neutralizes free radicals which break down skin cells causes wrinkles can make a positive difference. Another potent antioxidant is vitamin C which may help protect the skin from sun damage. Hydroxy acids are exfoliants which remove the upper layer of old, dead skin and stimulate the production of evenly pigmented, smooth skin.
When studying the packaging and lists of what’s in wrinkle creams also look for Coenzyme Q10 which could help reduce find wrinkles around the eyes, as well as peptides, grape seed extract which promotes wound healing and Niacinamide, which is a potent antioxidant related to vitamin B 3 and helps reduce water loss in the skin so potentially improving the skin’s elasticity. And lastly tea extracts such as green, black and oolong have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Whatever wrinkle treatment is used, it is, obviously, only a part of the story as far as taking action to reduce the effects of ageing on the skin. And whatever the cream and skin routine the earlier in life its begun, the better the positive effects over the coming years.
