Firming serums contain ingredients designed to make skin appear tighter, tighten elasticity, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and even improve elasticity.
Formulated with collagen peptide and Nordic Lingonberry Water, this anti-age serum has been clinically shown to make skin appear up to 25% firmer in four weeks while visibly decreasing fine lines and wrinkles*.
Peptides
Peptides have long been used by dermatologists as an effective solution for healing skin, slowing aging, stimulating collagen and elastin production and relieving inflammation. Furthermore, they’re excellent at strengthening skin barriers so as to keep out harmful elements while keeping moisture in.
Signal peptides such as palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 and palmitoyl oligopeptide stimulate collagen production, helping reduce fine lines and wrinkles while improving elasticity. Enzyme inhibitor peptides like dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate help prevent collagen and elastin from breaking down as quickly.
Look for multi-tasking serums with multiple types of peptides; one such serum is Weleda’s Pomegranate & Maca Peptide Firming Face Serum which includes signal inhibitor and enzyme inhibitor peptides as well as anti-aging and hydrating ingredients to leave skin looking vibrant, toned, and lifted.
Retinol
Retinol is an effective ingredient for improving skin texture, smoothing away fine lines and wrinkles, evening out tone and pigmentation and stimulating collagen production – leading to firmer and plumper skin! Plus it blocks an enzyme responsible for breaking down proteins so as to increase firmer skin with more volume and firmness.
Though retinol can be highly effective, it’s essential to ease into its use gradually. Since too much exposure may cause irritation and dryness, start out slowly by applying only once or twice each week before gradually building up to nightly use. You might also consider opting for a serum with added ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that soothe and nourish skin as you use retinol.
Bakuchiol, a plant extract similar to retinoids but safe for pregnant women and those with sensitive skin, offers another alternative solution for retinol treatment. Look for products combining it with soothing and hydrating ingredients like oat kernel extract, shea butter and ceramides; these will help balance out your complexion, reduce redness and minimize side effects like dryness, flaking or irritation associated with using retinol products.
Oat Kernel Extract
Oat kernel extract is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help combat fine lines and wrinkles while strengthening skin barrier function. Furthermore, its UV absorbers protect from sun damage while mitigating oxidative stress in order to promote overall skin health benefits.
Oat kernel extract is widely renowned for its anti-aging benefits as well as its soothing and moisturizing properties. Packed full of avenanthramides – unique to oatmeal – which give this natural cleansing and emollient qualities; plus it provides beta glucans which improve hydration of skin while decreasing fine lines and wrinkles!
Oat kernel extract works beautifully when combined with other natural ingredients to increase their effectiveness, such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. You may find oat-based products such as soaps or face creams containing it – and is an ideal remedy for irritating skin conditions like eczema. Oat kernel extract also can be found in lightweight serums which deeply nourish aging skin for lasting comfort.
Noni Skin Elixir
Noni is an antioxidant-rich tropical super fruit revered for its health-giving benefits, known for neutralizing free radicals that contribute to skin aging and sensitivities. Miranda Kerr swears by this natural remedy for maintaining beautiful, radiant skin both internally and topically.
Noni’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help soothe skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, while also supporting your body’s natural ability to heal acne breakouts.
Epicuren’s Noni Skin Elixir is an exquisite combination of organic Noni fruit extract and Aloe Vera juice to provide deep moisture and create firmer-looking skin. Additionally, this solution can soothe minor sunburn or windburn symptoms, leaving the skin soft and nourished. Use daily after applying toner and specialty products; safe for all skin types.
