While aging is completely natural, it’s also natural to want to prevent wrinkles and keep your skin looking youthful as long as possible. It’s never too early for preventative skincare, as it could reduce the chance of wanting costly cosmetic procedures later in life. Here are some of our favorite retinol and anti-aging products you should definitely add to your daily skincare routine!
How Retinol Works
Retinol is a type of retinoid made from vitamin A. The small particles that make up the retinol go deep beneath the outer surface of the skin. Once in the middle layer of the skin, retinol helps neutralize free radicals, which boosts the production of elastin and collagen. This creates a plumping effect that can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores.
Eyes
Retinol is a very common ingredient in high-end eye creams, as fine lines and wrinkles are likely to develop around our eyes as we age. The skin around our eyes is extremely delicate, which makes choosing quality eye creams very important. Sulwhasoo makes a rich and hydrating Ginseng Retinol eye cream that protects the skin from external aggressors. It also comes with a metallic applicator for a luxurious feel.
Toner
Toner is an amazing product to use after your cleanser to remove any extra dirt and sebum you may have missed. Doctor Babor’s Retinol Smoothing Toner uses a combination of hyaluronic acid to keep in moisture, polyglutamic acid to nourish skin with intense hydration, and finally retinol to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Both retinol and toners often dry out the skin, so the mixture of acids is a great way to prevent dryness.
Serum
Serums are very effective skincare products that help with specific skin concerns such as wrinkles, acne, and dry skin. Retinol is commonly found in anti-aging serums to target wrinkles and fine lines. Dior’s One Essential Skin Boosting Super Serum features ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and Red Hibiscus flower for its detoxifying power.
Moisturizer
When using retinol products, it’s incredibly important to moisturize to keep your skin hydrated and supple. The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Moisturizer contains time-released retinol, which releases a highly stable form of retinol over several hours. Use this rich cream in the morning and at night for dewy and bouncy-looking skin.
How do you use retinol in your skincare routine? Which product are you most likely to try?
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