If you’ve spent serious amounts of time in the sun this summer, it’s a good idea to show your skin a bit of love. Summer’s strong UV rays along with free radicals can increase damage to the skin which in turn can lead to premature aging. Along with a healthy diet and regular use of sunscreen, you can counter some of this damage with anti-aging skincare products. Many creams, gels and serums on the market include ingredients like glycolic acid, plant extracts and retinol, among other things, to address the skin’s premature aging. Each product has a different intended use, so it’s worth doing your research before investing in in a pricey compound — below are a few worth checking out.
Perricone MD High Potency Evening Repair
This little bottle packs quite the punch and is intended to be used at night. It contains retinol (vitamin A) to increase cell turnover and stimulate elastin production, dimethylethanolamine (DMAE) to prevent wrinkles and alpha lipoic acid to fight free radials (it’s 400 times stronger than vitamin E and C combined).
M.E. Skin Lab Complex 27 Bio-Restorative Regenerating Serum
This nighttime serum includes beta-hydroxy acids (BHA) to exfoliate and stimulate the renewal of the outer layer of skin (reducing fine lines in the process). It also includes probiotics to balance the skin’s ecosystem and vitamin B3, lemon balm and lettuce water to soothe and protect.
