You may be wondering how to ensure your skin stays looking youthful as long as possible—which includes minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. And if so, we have just what you need!
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look young and feel more appealing. To start off, top ways to help make fine lines less noticeable include moisturizing and using SPF daily. Don't forget about drinking enough water each day - that'll help keep everything hydrated too!
But not just any anti wrinkle cream will do! By now you’ve heard about two popular ingredients used in skincare: Vitamin C and Retinol. But which should you choose? Let's take a look at each of these ingredients to see what they can offer.
About Vitamin C
In a world where we're constantly stressed and exposed to pollution, UV rays and harsh environmental factors, skin takes a beating. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect our cells from the free radical damage that contributes to visible signs of aging. It stops free radicals in their tracks, acting as a shield against these harmful molecules and other stressors to keep your complexion looking picture perfect. It doesn’t replace sun protection but is an excellent ally for your skin, even when you're at the beach or on vacation. It also has exfoliating properties and stimulates cell regeneration and collagen and elastin production to help prevent wrinkles! This strengthens capillary walls, which allows skin to receive ample blood, vitamins and nutrients to stay healthy. It promotes even skin tone by inhibiting the enzyme (tyrosinase) that’s responsible for producing pigment. It also enhances the availability of iron, which is vital for skin oxygenation and vitality.
Vitamin C is a multi-tasking ingredient with many skin benefits. These include:
- Helping promote healthy collagen production
- Reducing fine lines & wrinkles
- Smoothing rough texture
- Revitalizing dull & lackluster skin
Fading hyperpigmentation and uneven tone while minimizing fine lines + wrinkles make Vitamin C a must-have for everyone!
About Retinol
Retinol is the most effective, skin-friendly form of Vitamin A to help fight visible signs of aging and sun damage. With excessive exposure to the sun or blue light, skin develops “photoaging”, a type of aging due to UV rays. This manifests in deeper wrinkles, loose skin and a rough, leathery texture. Thankfully, antioxidant Retinol comes to the rescue! Retinol has been proven to reduce fine lines and smooth rough texture when applied regularly as part of a regular skincare routine.
It works by speeding up cell turnover, repairing cells and improving collagen and elastin production, making skin look noticeably younger! In addition to its resurfacing effect, it counteracts dehydration and uneven pigment production, leaving skin smooth, plump and glowing. Its ability to encourage cell turnover and restore moisture levels, helps diminish acne breakouts, making it highly versatile.
Unlike prescription Retin-A that’s been around for years, Retinol is well-tolerated, delivering phenomenal results with little to no irritation. In fact, it helps strengthen the skin barrier and improve skin density, which is an added bonus! Recent studies also show us that Vitamin A can also help normalize pH levels to help restore skin health and balance. So, you can see how powerful this powerful can be when applied topically – especially if you want a smooth, clear, radiant-looking complexion.
Retinol helps to:
- Minimize fine lines and soften wrinkles
- Enhance scar healing by promoting collagen production
- Promote a brighter-looking complexion
- Control and help heal breakouts
What’s the verdict?
Still asking yourself, "Should I use Vitamin C or Retinol for wrinkles?" When you’ve heard that Retinol is the best ingredient for wrinkles, while Vitamin C is more for fine line prevention and that Retinol helps improve hyperpigmentation while Vitamin C does wonders for brightening dullness, it is understandably confusing! It isn’t that one is better than the other; they just work a little differently and have better windows of opportunity at different times of day. Rather than choosing one over the other, we say use both for a complete beauty-enhancing regimen!
Here’s why and how you can give your skin a noticeable boost by incorporating both into your routine:
• Start with using the Vitamin C Moisturizer in the morning for added defense against UV rays.
• Introduce the Retinol Complex 1 - 2 times weekly to support your skin repair at night. Once your skin adjusts, you can progress to daily use. Note: If you are already a Retinol fan and aren’t sensitive, you can use this anti aging serum more frequently right out the gate.
If you have drier skin, try the Q10 Intense Night Cream with Vitamin C for richer, more luxurious moisture. This moisturizing cream also has coenzyme Q10 for added antioxidant defense.
• We encourage sensitive skin types to introduce just one anti aging face cream or serum at a time and wait a few days before reapplying. Then you can work up to incorporating both into the skincare routine in small amounts. Note: Extra sensitive or rosacea-prone skin types may not tolerate Retinol well. Should you decide you want to try it, Another way to help get your sensitive skin acquainted with Retinol is to apply a hydrating serum or face cream before using your Vitamin A to act as a buffer, being sure to apply a moisturizing lotion on top.
• Always include a SPF when you're using Retinol since sun sensitivity may arise, and because it's smart business after all! Of course, we recommend using a sunscreen moisturizer, whether you are on Retinol or not, to help streamline your routine and give your skin added hydration and defense. We wouldn’t want you to undo all this great work you’ve done for yourself!
Since it is easier to prevent a problem than to correct one, we say why not start now to help head off issues in the future! Using both early can help stave off visible signs of aging and uneven skin tone, so our question is, “Why wait for the wrinkles to show up?” Suppose you already have multiple signs of aging and sun damage, that’s even more reason to double down on both and quickly ramp up to daily use of both these anti-aging heroes–the winning course of action to achieve a more youthful and vibrant complexion.