An anti-aging serum specifically targets visible signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots and dry skin – in addition to moisturizing.
Garshick recommends this formula that contains bakuchiol–known as nature’s “retinol,” to increase cell turnover without the negative side effects associated with traditional retinoids–plus peptides and hydrating glycerin for added moisture retention. Furthermore, it includes antioxidant ferulic acid to prevent further sun damage.
Retinol
Retinol is a fat-soluble vitamin A derivative that can help reverse signs of aging. It increases skin cell turnover, unclogs pores and diminishes dark spots caused by sun damage while simultaneously helping reduce fine lines and wrinkles, smooth uneven tone and texture and help improve fine line and wrinkle appearance. Because this powerful ingredient may make your skin sensitive to sunlight exposure, always wear sunscreen when taking Retinol supplements.
All three derms we consulted recommended this over-the-counter option as one of their top retinol serum recommendations, featuring soothing La Roche-Posay thermal spring water and hyaluronic acid for additional hydration. Designed to be gentle on skin, its microencapsulated form of retinol delivers more stable treatment with reduced irritation compared to traditional retinoids.
More than 10,800 verified Amazon customers love this serum, which features niacinamide and ceramides to strengthen skin barrier function and ease your transition into using retinol. Perfect for newcomers!
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is a plant-based alternative to retinol that has gained recognition as an environmentally friendly beauty ingredient. Gentler on skin than its counterpart, bakuchiol has been proven to reduce redness and irritation while stimulating collagen production for maximum collagen benefits.
Extract of Babchi plant (Psoralea corylifolia). Long used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its anti-ageing, radiance-boosting, ant-wrinkle properties that include smoothing wrinkles, improving texture, evening out tone, reducing pores appearances.
Vitamin C works wonders at brightening and evening out skin tone while protecting from environmental damage, so try this divine serum that combines bakuchiol with peptides, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid for improved elasticity, firmness and glowing radiance!
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is well known for increasing collagen production, helping reduce fine lines and wrinkles while simultaneously acting as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals that lead to oxidative stress and premature skin aging.
Topical application may help reduce dark spot appearance and even out skin tone, as well as support healing of sun damage while soothing redness and irritation.
Choose a serum containing L-ascorbic acid as it has been well-studied as an active ingredient and offers numerous health benefits. Other forms, like magnesium ascorbyl phosphate or ascorbyl palmitate may not offer as many advantages or yield as much success. Also make sure it comes packaged to keep air and light out in order for you to reap maximum effectiveness from its formula.
Peptides
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that work as messengers to tell your skin to produce proteins like collagen. When used regularly, peptides can help reduce wrinkles and enhance skin texture.
Dr. Lee refers to this serum as “Botox in a bottle”, since its copper peptides and argireline work to relax muscle contractions that lead to fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, this anti-age serum features anti-age hyaluronic acid as a powerful moisturizer that plumps up skin texture while diminishing fine lines.
This night serum uses an impressive combination of 11 (!) different peptides and snow mushroom to soften fine lines and even out skin tone and texture. Gentle enough for use every night without causing irritation or dryness. Furthermore, its low pH level ensures your natural oils won’t be stripped from your face by its application.
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is produced naturally in our bodies to retain moisture within tissues and joints. Hyaluronan can also be extracted and manufactured in laboratories for use in skincare products.
Silicone gel is used in dermal fillers to address wrinkles and skin rejuvenation, and as an ingredient in most hydrating serums and moisturizers. It has the capability of absorbing 1,000 times its own weight in water, keeping skin feeling supple and looking vibrant.
When shopping for hyaluronic acid products, make sure the molecular weight is listed as different sizes may penetrate skin differently. We like StriVectin’s Hydration Multiplier Hyaluronic Acid Serum because of its combination of gel-like consistency with creamier elements that work seamlessly when applied directly onto the face.
