Know IT: What Anti-Aging Ingredients Are Best for Mature Skin?

Moreover, discovering effective and nourishing formulations has never been easier. Think rich eye cream and silky anti-aging serums that glide on like a dream. Plus, it’s way easier to stick to a skincare routine when you look forward to a luxurious daily ritual. It’s important to look for effective and nourishing formulas that can help target common aging concerns, such as fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, and sunspots. Here are a few of our favorite anti-aging ingredients out there.

Sunscreen

As much as we love a bright and sunny day, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are notoriously damaging. Not only can unprotected exposure lead to skin cancer, but it can also promote signs of premature aging. These signs include fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, and even dark spots, which can develop over time as a result of sun exposure. Everyone should wear an SPF of 30 or greater every day whether indoors or outdoors, rain or shine.

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IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ is a complexion corrector that visibly evens out skin while delivering sun protection. For a boost of hydration, we recommend layering it on top of Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer (or Confidence in a Gel Lotion if you have oily skin.)

Retinol

A derivative of vitamin A, retinol helps increase skin surface cell turnover while stimulating collagen production. When used consistently over time, this leads to a visible improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, and even hyperpigmentation.

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Eager to give retinol a go? Try Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream, a supremely gentle retinol that’s suitable for all skin types.

The formula also includes niacinamide, which can help minimize the look of dark spots. To incorporate the product into your regimen, use it nightly after cleansing your skin. It should not be applied at the same time as AHAs or BHAs.

Vitamin C

Free radicals are one of your skin’s worst enemies, but antioxidant-rich vitamin C can help defend your skin from their havoc-wreaking ways!

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Bye Bye Dullness Vitamin C Serum packs serious antioxidant power into one easy-to-use formula.

“With everyday skin stressors like UV exposure, pollution and lack of sleep, sometimes our skin just needs that extra little boost to look its best, says Dr. Julia Tzu, a dermatologist and IT Cosmetics Advisory Board Member. “I love IT’s Bye Bye Dullness concentrated serum because it contains 15% vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps skin fight against damaging free radicals and boosts skin’s natural glow.”

To incorporate this anti-aging serum into your regimen, apply it after cleansing and before moisturizer, SPF, and makeup.

Ceramides

While you might be more familiar with anti-aging ingredients such as vitamin C, retinol, and SPF, ceramides make sense when we’re talking about skincare for mature skin. Ceramides are molecules that work naturally in your skin to promote hydration and improve barrier function.

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In addition to using a face moisturizer morning and evening, such as Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer, try an eye cream with ceramides. Confidence in an Eye Cream features the same hydrating, skin firming, and wrinkle-smoothing benefits while helping improve the look of dark under-eye circles.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, has been shown to visibly reduce dark spots and discoloration while improving the look of skin clarity.

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Bye Bye Dark Spots Niacinamide Serum offers a silky feel and 4% niacinamide. Best of all, anyone can use it—even those with sensitive skin. Apply four to five drops of this anti-aging serum to clean skin and gently press it onto your face and neck. Follow up with your favorite moisturizer.

Glycolic Acid

Adding an anti-aging ingredient like glycolic acid to your skincare routine can help promote skin surface-cell renewal so skin looks brighter and smoother.

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Hello Results Resurfacing Glycolic Acid Treatment + Caring Night Oil is an innovative formulation that’s ideal for mature skin. It combines the gentle exfoliating benefits of glycolic acid with a blend of meadowfoam and argan oils, which helps nourish, moisturize, and condition. The result is skin that looks and feels softer and more radiant.

This oil can be used in the evenings following your cleanser. It should not be applied at the same time as retinol. Instead, alternate these products every other day.

Hyaluronic Acid

To help minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles, add a hyaluronic acid serum to your regimen.

Hyaluronic acid not only keeps our skin hydrated, but it can also contribute to a more youthful appearance.

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Bye Bye Lines Hyaluronic Acid Serum helps visibly plump and smooth fine lines. This anti-aging serum is also formulated with a duo of peptide and vitamin B5 to support supple-feeling skin.

Use it after cleansing and before applying your moisturizer, SPF, and makeup. If you want you can even layer it with your vitamin C serum in the morning, and layer it with your glycolic acid peel in the evening.

Now that you’ve got skincare for mature skin covered, check out these 6 Makeup Tips for Mature Skin.