The Best Anti-Ageing Creams Your Future Self Will Thank You For
Everything you need to know about the best anti-ageing creams so you can maintain healthy, youthful skin
As the old adage goes, "Prevention is better than cure" and this saying rings true when it comes to skincare as well. It's much easier to maintain the youth of your skin, rather than trying to fix concerns like pigmentation, wrinkles and dehydration when only when it surfaces. That's why the use of anti-ageing creams is important.
What is skin ageing?
Skin is made up of a network of elastin and collagen, which supports skin elasticity. From the age of 20 onwards, skin produces about one percent less collagen in the skin each year. This means that skin weakens over time, and dents (or wrinkles) form over the areas that go through the most stress and motion, like the forehead, corner of the eyes and also the area around your mouth. Glycosaminoglycans or GAGs, which keeps skin hydrated, has also diminished functions over time which means skin is more likely to be dehydrated, experiencing why aged skin often looks dry and crepey. With hormonal changes, especially after pregnancy, pigmentation problems like melasma can also be a concern. Constant sun exposure without any UV protection can also lead to undesired pigmentation.
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When should you start your anti-ageing skincare?
While some recommend starting in your 20s, when you start building on an anti-ageing skincare largely depends on your lifestyle and also genetics. Those who find themselves doing a lot of outdoor sports, with constant exposure to the elements would probably have to start sooner. The same goes with people who smoke, as they tend to subject skin to dehydration and free radical damage more than non-smokers.
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Conversely, if you have been religious with sunscreen, adopt healthy eating habits and exercise, then the likelihood of having good skin well into your 30s is not a far-fetched possibility. The general consensus that skin starts showing signs of ageing in the mid-20s, so it's definitely prudent to start your anti-ageing skincare routine in your early 20s.
What anti-ageing products should you start with?
The easiest way to start an anti-ageing skincare routine is with a moisturiser. Anti-ageing creams contain hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid which are naturally found in skin. They help draw and retain moisture, so skin is hydrated and plump. Other ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid can help stimulate collagen production.
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Here are our picks for the best anti-ageing creams:
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