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When is the Right Time to Start Using Anti-Aging Ingredients?

Aging is a natural process that we can’t avoid, but the good news is that we can slow down its signs through a variety of anti-aging ingredients available out there. However, many of us are unsure about when to start using these ingredients. Some might even argue that there’s no need to start using them until you notice signs of aging. However, the truth is, using anti-aging ingredients at a younger age can help in preventing future damage and maintain youthful-looking skin for many years to come.

Anti-Aging is all About Prevention

Your younger years are the perfect time to start taking care of your skin. Prevention should be your main focus during this time to avoid any damage in the future. This means establishing a good skincare routine that includes using sunscreen daily, gentle cleansing, and moisturizing. Sunscreen is your best defense against premature aging, and it’s essential to have it even on cloudy days. Protecting your skin from an early age will keep it healthy and reduce the need for major cosmetic interventions in the future.

Skin Aging Over Time

In your 30s and 40s, start adding anti-aging ingredients to your skincare routine. As we age, our skin naturally loses collagen and elastin, which leads to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. This is the time to start incorporating anti-aging ingredients into your skincare routine. You can start by using products that contain retinoids, vitamin C, and peptides. Retinoids help to boost collagen production, vitamin C brightens and evens out your skin tone, while peptides help to strengthen your skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

In your 50s and beyond, Focus on Repair and Hydration

Your skin will start to lose more moisture and become thinner as you enter your 50s and beyond. This means that you need to focus on repairing and hydrating your skin. Look for products that contain hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides, which help to keep your skin hydrated and plump. In addition, continue using products that contain retinoids, vitamin C, and peptides to help repair your skin and reduce the signs of aging.

Sun Damage and Skin Aging

Sun damage is your greatest foe when it comes to aging. The accumulated effects of UV radiation not only increase the risk of skin cancer but also result in a weathered, worn-out appearance that makes us look older than our years. Protect your skin and slow the aging process.

Chemical Exfoliants are Cause for Caution

Exfoliation is a key step in any good skincare routine, but it should be approached with caution, especially if you are under 30. Over-exfoliating can cause irritation and inflammation, which can lead to premature aging. Chemical exfoliants like AHAs and BHA can be a great addition to your skincare routine, but it’s important to use them sparingly. Start by using them once a week and gradually increase the frequency if your skin can tolerate it.

Retinol and Anti-Aging

Retinol is a powerful ingredient that has the ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a form of Vitamin A that stimulates collagen production and increases cell turnover. However, it can cause skin irritation, especially when used in higher concentrations. If you’re going to try retinol, it’s best to start with a low concentration and slowly work your way up. Also, it’s essential to use sunscreen during the day as retinol can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.

One major consideration is the potential impact of retinols and AHAs on skin sensitivity to the sun. These ingredients can heighten the risk of environmental damage, including sun damage. To safeguard against such effects, it’s crucial to use physical sunblocks and layer them for optimal protection.

Many anti-aging ingredients usually boost the overall health of your skin, which is something you can benefit from at any age. Hydration is one of the essential elements for youthful-looking skin, and ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamins C, and E can help improve the skin’s texture and tone. Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is an excellent anti-aging ingredient that can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while also hydrating the skin. Peptides are another ingredient that can boost collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Best Anti-Aging Skincare Practices

Apart from incorporating anti-aging ingredients into your skincare routine, there are other best practices that you should follow to keep your skin looking youthful. Firstly, always wear sunscreen. Secondly, avoid smoking and limit your alcohol consumption. Lastly, get enough sleep and manage your stress levels. Stress and lack of sleep can lead to premature aging and dull-looking skin.

Conclusion

Discover the benefits of anti-aging ingredients which can also improve your skin’s texture and overall health, no matter what your age may be. However, it’s important to note that not all harsh ingredients may work for everyone. That’s why it’s important to gradually incorporate strong ingredients into your skincare routine and monitor your skin’s reaction. Opt for a lower concentration or alternative if you experience any irritation. Ultimately, taking care of your skin is essential for a youthful look and shouldn’t be reserved for a specific age group. Take control of your skin’s health today.

The best time to start using anti-aging ingredients is in your early twenties. It’s important to establish a good skincare routine that includes sunscreen, gentle cleansing, and moisturization. Prevention is key during this time, and it’s essential to avoid over-exfoliating and to use retinol carefully. Anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, C, and E, and peptides can benefit anyone, regardless of age. Taking care of your skin from an early age will keep it looking healthy and youthful for many years to come.

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Selma Durmo M. Pharm

“As far as I can remember I have always struggled with sensitive skin. The issues culminated in my mid-twenties when I started having rosacea flares and redness. My personal quest for effective, safe solutions took a professional turn, and I was given the opportunity to apply my (Pharma) background in developing a new skin friendly product line. My goal was to create something new, a clinically proven sustainable skincare brand. This science backed probiotic skincare derived technology is a product of years of research and innovation in personal care products. Metabiotics contain naturally produced hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, SMase, lipoteichoic acid, over 40 peptides and enzymes. All assigned with specific tasks for activating the skins native repair mechanisms.” 

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Following the principles of Clean Beauty, we have joined the dedicated stream of safe, non-toxic beauty enthusiasts.

Our products contain carefully selected hypoallergenic ingredients suitable for sensitive and reactive skin.

We’re committed to formulating with natural, organically-derived, and skin-friendly synthetics while excluding popular “good feeling” and potentially harmful compounds to provide the best skincare solutions.

“It is easy to get hooked on conventional products, with inviting perfumes and the instantly pleasant skin feeling. The sooner you understand that those sensations are short-lived the better! Choose Clean Beauty and allow the science backed ingredients time to work wonders on your skin.”

Cinically proven

Our products’ superiority has been proven in a controlled study on 50 volunteers where it was shown that four-week product use leads to a significant increase in skin moisture levels (39%), increased skin elasticity (50%), and a decrease in the appearance of wrinkles (23%).

Other beneficial effects include decrease in skin sensitivity, increase in skin cleanliness, evenness of the skin tone, decrease in acne formation.

This study serves as proof of the skin’s gradual return of its protective layer, integrity, and balance. All study results have been published in a peer reviewed journal as well as the full study report.

“Putting all science aside, we are most proud of our users’ testimonials. All tested volunteers claimed visible and tangible improvement in skin feel and appearance.”

Transparency

The greatest breakthrough discovery we stumbled upon is that skincare and cosmetics should not be sensational.

Personal care should be comprehensive, accessible, and efficient, just as all solutions that come from nature are.

We are often faced with labels such as anti aging skin care, organic skin care, natural skincare products, which lack the necessary explanation… What do these phrases actually mean?

“Grown tired of all the misleading, incomprehensive, irrelevant information used in the beauty industry we decided to stick to a no-nonsense approach. It is what it is, and skin care is not magic! It requires commitment, patience and understanding your skins’ needs.”

Sustainable

We are dedicated to neutralizing our negative impact on the environment as much as possible and have joined the stream of sustainable skincare brands. We’re taking you on for the ride (we’ve even packed the goodies)!

To help minimize our carbon footprint, for every product order a tree will be planted thanks to our amazing planters at One Tree Planted. It’s estimated that a mature tree nullifies around 20lbs of CO2 a year.

We’re doing our best to reuse, reduce and recycle. Wishing to inspire a circular economy we have partnered up, to create a customized recycling program. Collect three empty plastic packages to receive your Anbiome Recycling Envelope and follow the instructions on how to take part in our recycling mission. 

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Technology

Today’s trends in skincare require the use of synthetic active ingredients which interact with the skin. Our approach is to distinguish natural alternatives, which mimic the skins native repair mechanism and are more efficient and ecologically sound.

Translating solutions from nature into industrial settings is hardly an easy task, but it’s one we enjoy undertaking.

We have screened 500+ different wild probiotic strains from the nature, to find the most powerful ones.

Special fermentation process was developed to harvest powerful molecules (HA, LTA, SMase, LA and 40 peptides).

Result is the composition of native signal components and molecules that keep the skin balanced, healthy and protected.