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Just because your aging doesn’t mean you don’t want to maintain smooth, radiant, and overall healthy skin.
If you’re aiming to smooth out your fine lines, wrinkles, or give your skin a firmer, more lifted look, there are plenty of skincare products made to tackle these concerns and keep your skin looking great.
We spoke to board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Brooke Jeffy, to find out exactly which ingredients and products are most effective in treating common signs of aging.
Keep reading to learn more and shop our picks below!
What are the most common signs of aging?
It’s natural that your skin changes as you age, but using skincare products containing dermatologist-recommended ingredients can help soften and slow common signs of aging.
While everyone’s skin is unique, Dr. Jeffy explains these changes usually come in the form of hyperpigmentation, dullness, fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
You’ll want to target these common changes if you want to keep your skin looking radiant, plump, and smooth.
Does anti-aging skincare actually work?
While we aren’t anti or against aging, many brands market skincare targeting signs of aging under that moniker.
But no matter what it’s being called, Dr. Jeffy says it might actually work. “There is great evidence for sunscreen, retinoids and Vitamin C,” she shares.
When should I start using anti-aging skincare?
Dr. Jeffy shares that people should start adding anti-aging skincare products to their routine in their late 20s and early 30s.
How to fight fine lines and firm your skin
No matter your skin type, some products and ingredients are key for targeting signs of aging. Our expert highlights sunscreen as the most important, calling it essential for reducing aging effects.
Next, Dr. Jeffy suggests incorporating retinoids and Vitamin C—Vitamin C in the morning and retinoids at night. For firmer skin, she recommends products with peptides and growth factors to boost collagen production.
How to fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation
To target dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone, she advises looking for products containing ingredients like kojic acid, azelaic acid and niacinamide. And don’t forget to keep your skin hydrated — another tip from Dr. Jeffy.
You may be asking, when will I see results?
Well, according to Dr. Jeffy, “it’s a marathon not a sprint.”
However, she says you may start to see benefits after three months of consistent use. Still, remember that results are ongoing, and keep a close eye on the way your skin reacts to certain products that you use.
Shop our favorite skincare products that fight common signs of aging below.
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