Dermatologist experts recommend looking for the following key types of anti-aging skin care ingredients in cream formulations for the face, eyes and neck:

✔️ Retinol: “A derivative of vitamin A that has been shown to slow or even reverse age-related changes in the skin over time,” Ro Derm consultant dermatologist and founder of Liora Dermatology & Aesthetics Man Libby Rhee, MD, speaks York City. “It works by increasing skin cell turnover, which increases collagen production and reduces collagen breakdown.” They improve skin texture, smooth wrinkles, firm and even skin tone for a more radiant complexion.

✔️ Peptides: “A great anti-aging ingredient, they are small chains of amino acids that act as building blocks for proteins like collagen, which we lose as we age,” says Dr. Viscusi. They help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and increase skin firmness over time.

✔️ Antioxidants: including vitamins C and E, resveratrol and niacinamide (vitamin B3), which help prevent “oxidative stress from sources such as sun exposure, smoking, pollution and poor nutrition, which can lead to premature skin Aging,” Dr. Ray explained. Vitamin C and Niacinamide also help to even out and brighten skin tone, as well as other anti-aging benefits.

✔️ Moisturizers: “Moisturizers should be in everyone’s toolbox,” says Dr. Boakye. Actives such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides and glycerin help replenish the skin’s hydration that declines with age

✔️ Sunscreen: “It is estimated that 80% of the skin changes we attribute to aging over time, such as wrinkles and dark spots, are due to the cumulative effects of daily sun exposure,” says Dr. Rhee. “In that sense, they’re largely preventable with daily and consistent use of broad-spectrum sunscreen.” Use a face sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, advises GH Beauty Lab chemist Danusia Wnek: “No matter what other anti-aging products you use, sunscreen is the best anti-aging defense.”

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BEST ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM FOR WRINKLES

EXUVIANCE Age Reverse Night Lift

The top-tested anti-aging night cream, Exuviance’s lightweight gel-like lotion tops the list for reducing fine lines, thanks to an effective smoothing trio of glycolic acid, retinol, and peptides. Laboratory digital imaging using the Visia Skin Tone Analyzer found that the formula reduced the appearance of wrinkles by an impressive 10%. In calculations using the Cutometer machine, which measures skin laxity, it improved firmness by 31% after 4 weeks. “My skin is smoother, more even, and has fewer fine lines,” noted one tester.

BEST ANTI-AGING NECK CREAM

NEOSTRATA Triple Firming Neck Cream

NeoGlucosamine is a non-acid amino sugar that gently exfoliates skin’s surface to reveal fresh new cells, diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while also alleviating discoloration for a more even skin tone. It is a building block of skin’s natural Hyaluronic Acid and helps promote visibly firmer skin.

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