From the moment we are born, our skin (and really our whole body) begins to age. This is an undeniable fact that drives this wild experience of being human. For those of us who have the opportunity to try the sweet and sour realities of old age beyond our 20s, this steady growing up is showing somewhat more aggressively on our faces than in the 10,000 days before. From uneven texture to lack of charisma to some deep lines that last longer and longer after feeling, the physical manifestations of aging are relentless – and usually lead to a gradual loss of skin tightening.
"Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, flaccidity, hollowness and general loss of elasticity in the skin are signs of less tight skin," says skin expert and prominent facial therapist Melanie Grant. "Once we reach our 30s, we lose collagen at a rate of around 1% a year." This message may be a little alarming, but don't be upset! We asked Grant, the guru our girl Victoria Beckham trusts to keep her famous daisy mug fresh, for her top tips to keep our skin taut and toned as we dance into our 30s, 40s, and beyond .
Aside from collagen loss, Grant says, there are other naturally occurring compounds in the skin that are also starting to slow down one that we achieved in our 30s and beyond. "The functional elastin is also decreasing and the production of hyaluronic acid is also slowing down," she said. "Fine lines and wrinkles appear much more frequently after this age and will continue to increase over time. Vices like too much sun, smoking and stress will really show up."
Grant says that her philosophy of maintaining skin tightening is based on an initial mindset of prevention. "There is no one-size-fits-all approach to skin care because every complexion is different. I like to stick to an approach that focuses on prevention and then correction," she explains. "The key is to promote collagen synthesis. I would recommend starting with a vitamin C serum, retinol and, of course, sunscreens to protect the existing collagen."
And just like every other aspect of beauty, Grant says that healthy, toned skin starts from the inside. "Inner beauty is as important as current skin care. So take care of yourself from the inside out. This means eating healthy, eating fresh and healthy products and a wide range of healthy foods, drinking plenty of water and sleeping regularly. minimal stress and no smoking. "
If you're so inclined to seek office treatments to tighten the skin, Grant says there are options too. "Treatment modalities that use technologies such as radio frequency and ultrasound are ideal for tightening and tightening. I also love light therapy and lasers for tightening and tightening." But in the end, Grant believes you can take care of your skin health at home with great results, as long as you commit to your regime. "If you're in your late 40s and early 50s, your investment in your skin will pay off."
Check out the curated skincare that Grant has just prescribed for us, and see if you can do anything to keep your skin looking healthiest and youthful.
When it comes to gentle detergents, this French drugstore is always at the top of the list. It has been tested by dermatologists, is non-comedogenic and free of irritants such as soap, oil and fragrances that can cause side effects.
Foaming face detergents do not have to be ultra-drying. A typical example: this gentle CeraVe cleaner. The face stays sparkling clean, but it is also restored with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
If foam is not your jam, then a cream cleaner like this from Dr. Roebuck & # 39; s sure liked it. It's super gentle, with oat leaf, green tea, marigold and arnica for a soothing and complete cleanse.
"Vitamin C is the gold standard for firming and lightening," says Grant. "It induces collagen and provides antioxidant protection." She calls this popular formula from iS Clinical, which has created an antioxidant protective shield from olive leaf extract and vitamin C in the form of L-ascorbic acid.
Speaking of popular vitamin C serum formulas: SkinCeuticals' is currently probably the most famous in the entire category. Editors and celebrities are really obsessed.
This affordable option is proof that you don't have to spend a lot of money on effective skin care. With more than 12,000 reviews on Amazon, the vast majority of which give 5-star reviews, this serum also contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
Grant also says eye cream is a must, and not just at night. She recommends that quality be given priority and that daily (and nightly!) Use be carried out carefully. Dermatologists love this soft skin from PCA, which uses orange stem cells and collagen peptides to smooth fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration.
This light cream not only visibly brightens and puffs up the under eye for a youthful shine, but also layers beautiful Indian make-up. It's also an ultra-clean formula.
Would you like to add another layer of antioxidant protection to your regime? This vitamin C eye serum with soothing chia seed and tremella mushroom extracts is just the thing.
Finally, Grant says that integrating SPF is crucial. "Sun exposure is a sure way to get sagging skin," she says. Surprised? We didn't think that! "I hear so many people asking why they need to wear a sun protection factor every day when they are in the office all day or when it is slightly cloudy outside. It really is not negotiable – rain, hail or sunshine," continued. According to Grant, finding a multitasking moisturizer with built-in sun protection factor is a great solution to maintaining the simplicity of your regime while doing all the important things. We love this from Supergoop !.
People with oily, acne-prone skin types will appreciate this oil-free option for daily sun protection. It is a physical sunscreen that uses zinc oxide to prevent harmful rays from damaging the skin and to dry to a soft, matte finish.
"With sunscreens, it is really important to choose a formula that you love and that works with your skin," Grant says. EltaMD's oil-free option is loved for a number of reasons, including the fact that it's completely invisible and doesn't leave a white glow on people with darker complexions.
Grant suggests double cleaning at night – a two-step process that requires an oil-based detergent and then a water-based detergent for the most thorough cleaning before bed. We are head over heels for this new Mara product that not only melts make-up and other impurities, but also gently exfoliates the skin with an effective combination of herbal enzymes.
We are convinced that this oil-based balm can remove the stickiest and most sticky substances from your skin. (Though we hope it never happens!) It is seriously one of our favorite makeup removers ever because it removes everything with no residue.
If you are concerned about using cleansing oils, aftercare with this thorough cleanser will calm your mind. It contains AHAs and fruit enzymes that gently remove oil and anything that remains in step one of your double cleaning.
Acne, fine lines and dark spots do not go well with this gentle daily peel. Earth-conscious jojoba pearls are used to gently remove dead skin cells before they melt to give the skin a boost of moisture.
After this thorough cleansing, Grant says he should use retinol serum to increase cell turnover and induce collagen. "This will refine and re-texture the skin," she says. Her favorite retinol is from the UK skin care brand Medik8.
If you are new to retinol, it is always best to start slowly. The use lasts only 2-3 nights a week. Especially with a strong formula like this one from Sunday Riley, which contains a stabilized retinoid mixture and herbal retinol-alternative extracts, you want to be sure that your skin reaches this peeling level.
According to cool 8,000 Amazon reviewers, this cheap retinol cream delivers the same results as its more expensive counterparts.
Natural vitamin E, daffodil pear and buckwheat wax make this natural formula a powerhouse that doesn't dry out, smooths fine lines and reduces swelling. It also works over time as an equally effective treatment for the sensitive skin around your lips.
This beautiful eye cream feels thick and luxurious and works wonders on the sensitive skin around the eyes. Its hero component, avocado oil, is rich in amino acid proteins, vitamins A, D, E and potassium.
This is the anti aging eye treatment to end all anti aging eye treatments. The bottle contains a mixture of peptides and antioxidants to reduce and prevent signs of aging such as lines and sagging. In the words of lead market editor Nicole Eshaghpour: Trust me, buy this.
Grant loves a nightly routine that ends with a nourishing moisturizer. She recommends reaching for peptides that bind moisture to the skin. We can vouch for this luxury mix from Drunk Elephant.
This fragrance-free, intense night cream contains an amino-peptide complex that helps to visibly soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time. Because of the low price and easy access to your favorite drugstore, this is a solid, accessible option with no need to sacrifice results.
First of all, let's just talk to the elephant in the room: this stuff is ridiculously expensive. We know. (Deep sigh.) But any conversation about nightly Holy Grail moisturizers would be completely incomplete without mentioning Augustine's Baders The Rich Cream. Aside from the endless recommendations of its die-hard fandom, which is made up of celebrities, skin experts, and sophisticated beauty editors, the technology contained in this advanced formula outperforms others in the market. Stem cell technology stimulates and essentially activates the stem cells already in your skin to repair and renew your dermis. When it comes to nourishing, reparative creams that actually change your skin without aggressive agents, this is simply unbeatable. We recommend getting the feet wet with the mini version before using the full size. Next, these are the only products we would buy from 20 best-selling skin care brands.
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