10 Best Aging Gracefully Ingredients
As we delve deeper into the intricacies of skincare routines, it becomes increasingly evident that every individual's skin requires a tailored approach to achieve optimal health and vitality. Below, I have curated a few of my top ingredients that all should have within their routines for optimal skin health to age gracefully.
Proxylane - Proxylane is a super moisturizer which has the ability to strengthen the skin's elasticity, firmness and hydration -reducing fine lines and wrinkles by keeping the skin plump. This ingredient is made from sugar xylose found in birch and beech wood. You can find this ingredient in SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter Advanced and AGE Advanced Eye!
Retinol - Retinol is a form of Vitamin A which promotes cell turnover. This actively speeds the production cycle of new cells forming -with the production of new cells forming, over time this leads to a thicker and plumper layer of skin. In return this reduces the appearance of fine-lines & wrinkles, discoloration and overall skin texture.
Vitamin C - Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is a powerful antioxidant not only internally with the foods we consume but externally for our skin. This antioxidant protects our skin throughout the day from environmental stressors that lead to signs of aging, such as UV rays and pollutants, as well as having a natural brightening effect & restoring elasticity and firmness lost with aging. Find all of our Vitamin C products here.
Flavonoids - Flavonoids is a popular anti-aging ingredient because it adds optima; hydration, is an antioxidant and improves the health of the skin, while also being anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial.
Ceramides - Ceramides are naturally found in the outermost layer of our skin, presenting as a waxy lipid molecule. Working together with our natural ceramides, boosting hydration and promoting optimal barrier function and health. Ceramides can also be used to reduce irritation and dryness. You can find this ingredient in SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore.
Peptides - Peptides overtime will increase the building blocks for your natural collagen and elastin to form, creating firmer plumper skin and providing nourishment.
Sun Protection - No matter the season, daily use of a sunscreen is critical for protecting our skin. Physical spfs act as a shield against environmental stressors (UV rays, dirt/debris and smoke) preventing premature aging, skin cancer, fights hyperpigmentation, and overall keeps your skin healthy. We have a variety of choices on our online store!
H.A - Hyaluronic Acid is able to attract and bind to water molecules from the environment, increasing the moisture levels of the skin. With the increase of hydration it creates a plumping effect, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, and boosting overall elasticity.
Niacinamide - Also known as Vitamin B3 -Which is another antioxidant! Niacinamide boosts skin's strength and hydration while improving dull, uneven skin tone and protects the skin from environmental stressors.
Sandalwood oil - Sandalwood is rich in antioxidants, omegas and fatty acids -fighting against free-radicals, leading to firmer, healthier skin. It also carries the ability to reduce inflammation and hyperpigmentation with its natural cooling effect, overall leaving the skin brighter, calmed and healthy.
“Aging has a wonderful beauty, and we should have respect for that.”
– Eartha Kitt