Correcting retinol A prized ingredient in facial care products, retinol is highly recommended by cosmeticians… and with good reason! It’s now found in many of the best anti-wrinkle creams. Although most manufacturers don’t reveal the concentration of retinol in their products, it takes only a small amount to fill in wrinkles, promote the release of collagen, and actively assist with cellular regeneration. This gives skin a fuller, healthier appearance. Our suggestions: RoC, Retin-Ox Correxion 5-in-1 Skin Perfector SPF 25 and La Roche-Posay Redermic R. These products rely on retinol to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fix uneven skin tone.
Filling hyaluronic acid Although it’s often injected, hyaluronic acid is also a beneficial ingredient when applied topically. It’s found naturally in skin, where it provides elasticity and hydration. However, the body produces less hyaluronic acid as you age, causing skin to sag. Luckily, there’s more of this power acid on the pharmacy shelf! When applied to skin, it has the power to fill in wrinkles… and fill your heart with joy! Our suggestions: Jean d'Estrées 3D-Rides Face and Neck Cream, Clarins Extra-Firming Wrinkle Lifting Day Cream – All Skin Types, and Lancôme Visionnaire LR 2412 4% - Cх Advanced Skin Corrector. All three are great options for getting the benefits of this ingredient.
Skin-evening AHAs Because they are designed for short-term use, treatments with AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) are in a category all their own. Their exfoliating power will do away with your old skin cells; after just a few weeks (or even days) of treatment, skin tone is more even and the appearance of wrinkles is reduced. Our suggestion: La Roche-Posay Derm AHA Intensive Resurfacing Serum.