WRINKLES AND FINE LINES
AS WE AGE, OUR CELL TURNOVER AND SKIN RENEWAL PROCESS SLOW DOWN...
Picture a beautiful, juicy grape slowly shriveling up until it’s a raisin. Now picture it happening to your face…and cue the comparisons to the crypt keeper.
OIL AND COLLAGEN PRODUCTION REDUCES SIGNIFICANTLY, AND OUR SKIN ISN'T ABLE TO HOLD AS MUCH MOISTURE AS IT USED TO.
In order to avoid having a sad raisin face, we need to accelerate cell turnover through exfoliation. (But Alexa and Andria, you told me to throw away my face wash with the fruit pit scrub!) Yes, yes we did (and we meant it). Rather than exfoliating through a manual scrub- which can actually harm your skin- utilize products with ingredients like glycolic acid, vitamin C, lactic acid, retinol, and retinoids. These will renew your skin at a faster rate and help lighten up deep or superficial lines and folds. Exfoliating can dry out skin, so make sure you are using moisturizer to keep it hydrated and supple.
...There isn't a time too soon to start using anti-aging products. Starting early will only give you better results later on. Anti-aging products should be used during your nightly regimen, and applied between cleansing and moisturizing.
EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE LINES AND WRINKLES YET...
Repeat after us: Prevention is my friend.
LA ROCHE POSAY ADAPOLENE
You've seen it on every list, retinoids are really the king of skincare. Wrinkles, fine lines, acne, hyperpigmentation - you name it, a retinoid will help.
*Reminder: using Adapalene or any retinoid will make your skin look worse before it gets better! Use a pea sized amount for the entire face, and be cautious or avoid applying around the mouth. Stick with it, hang in there, and moisturize frequently!
OUR FAVORITE ANTI-AGING PRODUCTS:
ISDIN melatonik Restorative night serum
A little pricier, but we're pretty obsessed with this one. Bakuchiol is a new buzzy ingredient that acts similarly to retinol, but is a little more gentle on the skin. This active ingredient will help shed dead skin on the surface revealing smoother, plumper skin underneath.
Biologique Recherche LOTION P50:
This serum has both AHA and BHA ingredients to exfoliate, renew, and brighten skin. This means you're getting a more youthful glow, as well as speeding up cell turnover which will prevent and rid lines.
SKINCeuticals c.e. Ferulic
With a blend of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid, this product prevents against environmental damage that contributes to aging. C E Ferulic improves lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and brightens the skin's complexion. This one is a cult classic, and for a reason!
Sunscreen
Even we know we’re beating a dead horse at this point. Just wear your damn sunscreen- we recommend any form of SPF from ELTA MD or La Roche Posay.
anti-aging procedures
While we’re on a personal mission to change the language from “anti-aging” to “aging gracefully,” we acknowledge that everyone wants to know how to prevent the (beautiful and natural) process of getting older. Well, we hate to break it to you, but there’s only so much a good skincare routine and regular facials can do. The only “magic wand” is a needle full of Botox, so you need to set realistic expectations. Before you dive into the procedures below, channel your inner Jennifer Aniston and embrace the idea of loving yourself at every age, because you’re beautiful.
Okay, now you can proceed with learning about preventing the (still beautiful and natural) process of your face showing proof of your wonderful life.
INJECTIBLES + PROCEDURES
Reminder:
Start using new products and any new treatments as EARLY as possible - take a peek at our timeline for reference. If you experience any irritation, scale back, and when in doubt, a dermatologist's advice is gold.