How to Keep Your Skin Beautiful Well Into Middle Age & Beyond — Our Top 3 Recommendations
At Skintessence, we believe you should love your age and take care of your beautiful face! With the right professional-grade products and guidance, it’s not as hard as it seems.
As we age, our skin undergoes a number of changes that can lead to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. While there are a number of factors that contribute to these changes, including genetics and lifestyle choices, one of the most important things we can do to fight the signs of aging is to take excellent care of our skin.
1. Consistency & Quality Matters
One of the most effective ways to do this is by consistently maintaining a thorough skin care routine. This means doing all of the steps for great skin twice a day, from cleansing, toning, applying serum, and more. Our Skin Care Guide outlines each step of skin care product usage and in order of application.
Equally important is to skip the over-the-counter product guessing game and instead use products that contain professional-grade levels of proven anti-aging ingredients such as retinol, peptides, hyaluronic acid, marine collagen, elastin, and glycolic acid. These ingredients (in professional-grade levels and quality) have been shown to help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, firm the skin texture and tone, and promote overall skin health and vitality.
2. Hydration & Nutrition
Maintaining good hydration and nutrition is also crucial for keeping skin looking good as we age. Drinking plenty of water helps to keep the skin hydrated and plump, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats can also help to nourish the skin from the inside out. Foods like salmon, avocados, and nuts contain essential fatty acids that help to keep the skin moisturized and supple. Antioxidant-rich foods like berries and leafy greens can also help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
3. Look for These 6 Types of Ingredients in Products
The following 6 ingredient types are absolute must-haves for treating the skin as we age:
Retinol is a form of vitamin A that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improves skin texture and tone. It works by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, two proteins that are essential for healthy, youthful-looking skin.
Pineapple and papaya are natural ingredients that are rich in enzymes and antioxidants. They help to exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells and promoting the growth of new, healthy skin cells. This can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as to improve skin texture and tone.
Peptides (or pentapeptides) are another important ingredient in anti-aging skin care products. These small proteins help to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which can help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as promote overall skin health and vitality.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is found in the skin. It hydrates the skin, keeping it plump and youthful-looking.
Marine collagen and elastin are also important ingredients in skin care products, as they help to improve skin elasticity and firmness.
Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid is derived from sugar cane and is known for its ability to exfoliate the skin, remove dead skin cells and promote the growth of new, healthy skin cells. This can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as to improve skin texture and tone. Glycolic acid also helps to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.
The Ageless Collection
All of these key anti-aging ingredients and more can be found in our Ageless Collection. Recommended for anyone 35+, it’s never too early to get started on nourishing your skin with this amazing collection of products, chock full of professional-grade, powerhouse ingredients!
The Ageless Collection Full Face Set of 8 products includes:
Essential Cleanser (Step 1) | Key ingredients: Foaming Botanicals + Hyaluronic Acid
Essential Exfoliation Mask (Step 2) | Key ingredients: Pineapple + Papaya Enzymes
Essential Toner (Step 3) | Key ingredients: 5% Glycolic + Oxygenating Ginseng
Dual Duty Eye & Neck Concentrate (Step 4): Performance Oils + Peptides
Rockstar Retinol Serum (Step 5) | Key ingredients: High-performing Retinols + Peptides
Plump it Up Serum (also Step 5; alternate with Rockstar) | Key ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides
Firming Moisturizer (Step 6) | Key ingredients: Marine Collagen + Elastin + Pentapeptides
Essential-C Moisturizer (also Step 6; alternate with Firming Moisturizer) | Key ingredients: Vitamin C + Peptides
Life’s too short to settle for over-the-counter, sub-par skin care. Try the Ageless Collection today to feel and see the difference of expertly designed, professional-grade skin care!
Sources:
Skintessence Founder Marcia Ney
Healthline
Byrdie
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