Beauty
BEAUTY RECIPE FOR HEALTHY SKIN
Reduce wrinkles and smooth skin with some of these recommended products.
Even the least skincare-savvy folks know that sunscreen can help prevent the signs of aging. But thanks to the latest advancements in skin science, there are plenty of other wrinkle-busting weapons you can add to your arsenal. Annet King, director of training and development for the International Dermal Institute, gave us the lowdown on some of today’s top age-fighting ingredients and products. Start scanning those labels. —Christina Kallery
HYDROXY ACIDS Hydroxies, like lactic and salicylic acids, help to exfoliate complexion-dulling dead cells, allowing other products to penetrate more easily. They also rev up cell renewal and smooth and brighten the skin.
OUR SUGGESTION:
Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Concentrate Fortify your skin with this daily serving of vitamins A, C and E, plus skin-soothing essential oils. www.dermalogica.com
ANTIOXIDANTS Along with vitamin C, antioxidants like green tea and vitamin E also combat free radical damage and act as anti-inflammatory agents—important since inflammation adds to skin aging.
PEPTIDES King says peptides are receiving lots of research attention. Benefits include growth of collagen, softening of lines and firmer skin. Some products even contain healing properties.
OUR SUGGESTION:
DDF Firming Eye Serum This potent cocktail of peptides, proteins and antioxidants combats dark circles. www.ddfskincare.com
HYALURONIC ACID Products with hyaluronic acid are great for smoothing fine dehydration lines. “It helps to plump up the deeper dermal layer of the skin and has the ability to bind moisture,” King says.
OUR SUGGESTION:
MD Skincare Hydra Mask This skin-hydrating powerhouse makes skin appear plumper and smoother. www.mdskincare.com
VITAMIN C This powerful antioxidant neutralizes free radicals that cause structural damage to the skin. It’s also been shown to boost collagen and help fade discoloration and brown spots associated with aging.
OUR SUGGESTION:
Osmotics Anti-Wrinkle Vitamin C Patches These overnight patches are packed with a concentrated infusion of vitamin C. www.osmotics.com