These are your must-have skincare ingredients for aging skin

If you’re like me and happy to slow down the signs of aging to a screeching halt, then these are your must-have skincare ingredients that you can’t live without. Don’t just take it from me, dermatologists and aesthetic doctors alike swear by these ingredients that are essential for revitalising and rejuvenating skin for a more youthful appearance.

#1 Sunscreen

I bet you saw this coming. Sunscreen ranks top of the list when it comes to preventing the signs of aging from showing on your skin. It’s called protection for a reason, with the ability to protect your skin from sun damage.

Sun damage is responsible for many skin issues, ranging from wrinkles, sagging skin, melasma, hyperpigmentation and even skin cancer. Hence being conscientious with sunscreen can have a positive effect on your skin, offering protection and mitigating the chances of these issues from occurring.

Your daily sunscreen should contain at least SPF30 and you need to be diligent with it, rain or shine, indoors or outdoors. Make this your must-have on a day-to-day basis.

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#2 Retinol

Retinols are a derivative of Vitamin A and has proven evidence for its antiaging benefits. Sure there are foods that contain retinols such as carrots, broccoli, milk and eggs but you also want to be sure that the retinol is going to where you or your skin needs it most.

What we all love about retinol is how it helps to speed up your cell turnover process, which can help to tackle issues like fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and acne, thanks too to its ability to stimulate collagen production helps to reduce the signs of aging.

Perhaps this is why you can easily find retinol in many over the counter products. You may want to start off with small doses of retinol as it may cause skin irritation such as dryness, itching and over sensitivity, especially if you have sensitive skin type.

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#3 Vitamin C

Another popular ingredient you’ll easily find in shops is Vitamin C. It’s an active ingredient that counteracts free radical damage that’s responsible for aging your skin, and can be effectively used to lighten dark spots and brighten your skin at the same time.

However, Vitamin C can be a little tricky to store due to its sensitivity to light, so you have to look at the packaging and to be sure to purchase those that are in airless, opaque packaging to be sure that that its shelf life is maximised. It also comes in different concentrations, varying from 5% to 20%.

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#4 Salicylic Acid

Renowned for its exfoliating properties, Salicylic Acid is great for boosting skin cell renewal, as it helps to stimulate collagen production. This all means that it reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Besides, salicylic acid also helps to unclog and minimise the appearance of pores on your skin as it melts away the buildup of dead skin cells from your skin and penetrates deeply to purify the pores further. This helps to prevent further breakouts and improves the way your skin looks and feels!