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There are seemingly endless skin-care products on the market that claim to have antiaging ingredients.
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How do you use a serum for mature skin?
If youre trying something new, she recommends introducing it once weekly and seeing how your skin reacts.
Other serums can be applied in the morning or even twice daily, she adds.
What should you look for in a serum for mature skin?
Your skin can lose moisture and firmness as you age, leading to wrinkles and a dull appearance.
She also likes alpha hydroxy acids, like glycolic and lactic acid, for exfoliation.
Growth factors andpeptidescan help rejuvenate the skin at the cellular level, Dr. Sawaya says.
(Retinol can boost collagen production too.)
This antioxidant trio will help brighten dark spots and protect the skin from free radicals too.
Azelaic acid is an excellent exfoliant that has been shown to improve hyperpigmentation and skin texture.
Dr. Park also likes this one for brightening the complexion overall and fighting dullness.
Ceramides and squalane can also help restore theskin barrier, while niacinamide lends some soothing, anti-inflammatory properties.
This is my favorite blend of exfoliating acids for an instant glow, says Dr. Sawaya.
The inclusion of salicylic acid makes this a great option for anyone with oily skin too.
I like that this serum goes beyond the surface to target signs of aging, says Dr. Marmur.
The combination does a fantastic job at strengthening skin elasticity and the skins moisture barrier, she says.
