Anti-Aging serums can help diminish fine lines, tighten pores and brighten skin – but choosing the best serum depends on your specific concerns. At GH Beauty Lab’s expert editors tested numerous formulations before selecting those which really deliver results.
This serum offers plant-based niacinamide and an alternative retinol formula that firm and smooth. Plus, its formulation includes glycerin to keep mature skin hydrated.
1. Retinol
Retinol, an anti-aging ingredient commonly found in skin care products, can be found throughout most aisles. As a form of vitamin A, retinol promotes cell turnover and collagen production for firmer and more youthful-looking skin by stimulating cell turnover. Retinol also reduces dark spots, evens skin tone and fades fine lines and wrinkles while diminishing dark spots, dark spots and skin tones as it fades fine lines and wrinkles – although overusing may cause redness or dryness so it is best to start off slowly before increasing your dose gradually over time.
Retinol may be harsh on sensitive skin, but it’s one of the most effective substances for slowing the aging process. Marisa Garshick from MDCS Dermatology in New York City suggests starting using it regularly beginning in your 20s for preventative purposes and in your 40s for treating signs of aging such as large pores and fine lines/wrinkles. Be patient though as retinol takes weeks or even months to work its magic!
2. Niacinamide
Niacinamide may not be new to skin care, but it still offers many advantages – strengthening skin’s barrier function against water loss while simultaneously brightening and evening out complexion. Plus it acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory!
Niacinamide may help to alleviate hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the transfer of melanin from cells to the surface of skin, often caused by exposure to sunlight, medications or age – this results in dark spots, blotchiness and dull skin appearance.
Niacinamide can be found in many skin care products, but serums offer an easy way to incorporate it into your routine as they typically contain higher concentrations than cleansers and moisturizers. We advise applying a serum containing niacinamide twice daily after cleansing your skin – either alone or combined with another face cream of choice!
3. Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an naturally-occurring linear polysaccharide composed of alternating N-acetylglucosamine and b-1,4 glucuronic acid molecules that can be found throughout mammalian bodies in extracellular matrix spaces, joint fluid and vitreous body regions of eyes. Although extracted from rooster combs it is most frequently produced via LAB fermentation.
HA is an effective humectant that hydrates skin to restore its appearance and hydrate it at an impressive 1,000 times its weight in water, while also stimulating collagen production to achieve youthful-looking and plump complexions.
HA can be applied topically either as serums, lotions and creams; serums tend to contain higher concentrations due to smaller molecular sizes that penetrate deeper into the skin than lotions and creams; they work especially well after exfoliants but prior to moisturizers. Vitamin C or other antioxidants should also be combined with HA for an enhanced result in protecting against oxidative damage and improving overall appearance of the skin.
4. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an amazing skin care solution, helping to brighten and fade dark spots while stimulating collagen production and fighting fine lines and wrinkles, according to Dr. Schlessinger.
Water-soluble vitamin B plays an integral part in building and repairing body tissues, relieving inflammation caused by tobacco smoke and radiation exposure, fighting free radicals associated with heart disease and arthritis and fighting free radicals that contribute to their onset. You can find this antioxidant in fruits and vegetables such as berries, tomatoes, peppers and oranges.
Medical-grade vitamin C serums like SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic are composed of a blend of vitamin C, ferulic acid and vitamin E to offer multiple advantages for skin. These benefits include reducing age spots, sunspots and melanomas while protecting from further sun damage. While vitamin C can reduce these signs of ageing while protecting from further sun damage as well, excessive use or application to sensitive skin could result in dryness, redness or stinging; for optimal results consider adding one or two serums into your routine once or twice per day combined with moisturization afterwards for best results.
