With so many anti-aging products and choices on the market, it’s hard to know what to prioritize for skin health as you age. While you can’t stop chronological aging, you can change how you care for your skin and the nutrients you provide it. It might mean changing how you nourish your skin with the best anti-aging skincare and lifestyle changes to support healthy skin from the inside out.
Today’s article is packed with pro tips and top-rated skincare products for anti-aging. Keep reading to learn more about these tips, including:
- Anti-aging moisturizer + SPF
- Aging skin concerns
- Knowing your skin type
- Anti-aging skincare expectations
- Facial relaxation
- Nutrition for skin health
- The role of alcohol and smoking
- Best skincare line for aging skin; Spoiler: It’s NassifMD® facial plastic surgeon skincare!
Read this article before you run out to buy anti-aging cream or anti-wrinkle cream!
Apply Sunscreen (SPF 30+) and Moisturizer in the Morning
Sun damage is a primary factor in skin appearing older than it is. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun damages DNA, causes free radicals, and breaks down the skin’s natural defenses. Sun exposure over a lifetime accelerates skin aging. It’s no wonder it’s called photoaging.
Protect your face, hands, and other exposed skin areas with daily sunscreen, even in the winter. Apply sunscreen after your moisturizer, or better yet, use a moisturizer and sunscreen combination such as or NassifMD® Simply Hydration SPF 40. The best lotion for aging skin is sun protection!
Focus on Your Primary Aging Skin Concern
Over time, the skin naturally becomes thinner, looser, and more wrinkled. Age and sun damage are not the only contributing factors; environmental factors like pollution and toxins (even toxins in skincare products) and lifestyle choices also play a role.
The combination of factors can lead to skin concerns like:
- Wrinkles
- Dark spots/hyperpigmentation
- Dark circles
- Dryness
- Crepiness
When you identify your primary concern, you can use anti-aging products and specific, targeted ingredients to address the issues. With some skincare lines, you might need a different product for every concern. Alternately, with NassifMD® skincare, you can address multiple concerns simultaneously because they contain numerous active ingredients in synergistic formulas.
Use Gentle Skin Cleansers
As your skin ages and changes, the products you rely on may need to shift. The best skincare for aging skin may be gentler than are used to. You want to avoid drying out the skin, stripping it of its natural oils, and disrupting the skin barrier.
As far as skin cleansers, choose gentle and effective formulas such as:
- NassifMD® Pure Hydration Facial Cleanser
- NassifMD® Dawn to Dusk AM + PM
- NassifMD® Purifying Glycolic Facial Cleanser
Don’t Let Sweat Sit
Sweat combined with bacteria, makeup, dead skin cells, and impurities can impact skin health. You may experience clogged pores, acne, and irritation, making the skin appear older and less healthy.
When you sweat from exercise, a sauna, or hot weather, wash your face as soon as possible with a gentle cleanser like the ones listed above. If you’re at the gym or hot yoga studio, you can use a portable wipe, like NassifMD® Detox Facial Pads for a quick clean on the go.
Match Anti-Aging Skincare Products to Your Skin Type
Although skin can get dryer and less prone to acne with age, not all mature skin is dry. Continue to match your skincare choices to your skin type. If you’re not sure what your skin type is, read Understanding Your Skin Type for more.
Acne-Prone Skin Products
If you have acne-prone skin, you may have excess sebum production and are more sensitive to clogged pores and irritants. For you, the best anti-aging creams and products will be oil-free and water-based, such as a gel serum. You may also benefit from extra exfoliation.
Oily Skin Products
People with oily skin may benefit from exfoliation and water-based products, like people prone to acne. If you had oily skin when you were younger, you might continue to notice oily patches, but also some dry areas and may do well with products designed for combination skin.
Dry Skin Products
Dry skin is common with aging skin. Focus on nourishing serums and deeply moisturizing products. Hyaluronic acid, oils, and skin slugging may also help.
Set Realistic Expectations: Skincare Measures, Not Miracles
In our youth-centric culture, there is pressure to look young and resist aging. While you can slow it with a healthy lifestyle and quality skincare, you can’t stop it. Embracing this reality and making peace with your aging body can be a source of freedom.
Skincare products can have fantastic results, but they won’t halt the aging process or replace plastic surgery or medical spa procedures, and some products are better than others.
Dr. Nassif, world-renowned facial and reconstructive surgeon, personally formulates NassifMD® products. He brings his deep understanding of the skin and active ingredients used in medical spas to his skincare line, so the products are more effective and unlike others you’ve tried.
Avoid Prolonged Exposure to Sun: Keep Sunbathing at Bay
We’ve already discussed the importance of SPF skincare; it’s our number one tip! But, even with the best sunscreen, you still want to avoid prolonged sun exposure or cover up with a sun hat and sun-protective clothing. The shade is a great place to be, as well. When you are outside for long periods, reapply sunscreen every two hours.
Practice Relaxing Your Face to Untrain Wrinkles
Wrinkles occur, in part, because of repetitive facial movements and facial tension. Identifying these movements and areas of tension can help you focus on relaxation, which is a natural way to smooth wrinkles. Some helpful techniques may include:
- Facial massage and facials
- Facial yoga
- Facial acupuncture
- Jade rolling
- Gua sha
- Wearing sunglasses (to prevent squinting)
Stick to a Healthy Diet and Regular Hydration
What you put in your body is as important as the products you use for your skin. Good hydration and nutrition on the inside translate to hydrated, healthy skin on the outside.
Protect your skin with antioxidants and promote a healthy skin-microbiome by eating more of these foods:
- Fruits
- Colorful vegetables
- Collagen
- Legumes
- Whole grains
- Nuts and seeds
- Cold water fish
- Herbs and spices
- Fermented foods
Decrease inflammation and slow aging by eating less of these foods:
- Sugar and sweeteners
- Refined carbs made with flour
- Charred and grilled meats
- Ultra-processed foods
- Foods with added flavors, colors, thickeners, and preservatives
Cut Down on Alcohol and Smoking
Alcohol and smoking are not helpful for skin health and can promote accelerated aging. Specifically, alcohol can change skin permeability, reduce the barrier function, and change the composition of lipids in the skin. Smoking and tobacco use can accelerate skin pigmentation and thickness changes. So, if you need another reason to cut back or quit, consider your skin.
Best Skincare Line for Aging Skin
NassifMD® Skincare is anti-aging skincare, the best skincare line for aging skin. This line uses well-researched, targeted, and synergistic ingredients to exfoliate, hydrate, nourish, and protect the skin from natural aging and extrinsic factors like sun damage. NassifMD® Skincare is infused with anti-aging ingredients like:
- Vitamin C
- Retinol
- Niacinamide
- Ceramides
- Vitamin E
- Hyaluronic acid
- Plant extracts and antioxidants
- Hydroxy acids
- Peptides
A couple of our best anti-aging products that work for all skin types are
NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum and NassifMD® Night Therapy Serum.
Hydro-Screen Serum
NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum is an anti-aging serum and the best face primer for mature skin. It repairs, firms, and protects the skin with a hydrating formula that improves skin health and a youthful appearance. Key ingredients include hyaluronic acid, ceramides, retinol, and antioxidants to stop skin damage, brighten skin tone, deeply moisturize, and rejuvenate the skin. Clinically proven results take just five weeks.
Dr. Paul Nassif says, “As a surgeon, I know the scalpel’s limitations. I created this quick-acting, advanced hybrid formula for patients to use before surgery for better skin quality and the best possible end result.”
Anti-Aging Night Therapy Serum
NassifMD® Night Therapy Serum is another top anti-aging serum and one of the best products for aging skin. Use it at night to firm, correct, and plump the skin while you sleep. Key ingredients include plant extracts, retinol, vitamin C complex, and hyaluronic acid to boost firmness and elasticity, deeply hydrate, increase antioxidants, and even the skin tone.
Here’s what Dr. Paul Nassif has to say about this formula:
“Your skin does incredible work at night to repair daily damage, and if you arm your skin cells with the potent ingredients in Night Therapy Serum, the results can be transformative. Patients love to layer this serum underneath a cream for deep, hydrating benefits.”
When it comes to anti-aging products, the best skincare for aging skin is NassifMD® facial plastic surgeon skincare. Use these products, sunscreen, and a healthy lifestyle to slow aging, nourish the skin, and feel good about what you present to the world.
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