Yes, You Can Use Anti-Aging Products On Sensitive Skin - And Here’s The Proof
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Follow this Dermatologist-recommended expert ageing routine by La Roche-Posay, and say bye to wrinkles without having to worry about a break out.
In a world dominated by genetically blessed - and Facetune assisted - celebrities, beauty bloggers and influencers, you sometimes have to make an effort to remind yourself that not everything is as it seems. Though it may look like it all comes easy, more people have sensitive skin - skin that is prone to blemishes, breakouts and allergic reactions - than not. In fact, 62% is the percentage of women who say they have skin that is reactive, sensitive, irritable and intolerant to certain cosmetic products - and men are no doubt just as similar. So whilst everything may look picture perfect on the outside in photographs, sensitive skin is extremely common - and keeping sensitive skin under control is a lot harder than it seems, particularly when it comes to the beauty topic of the moment: ageing.
Everywhere you look, someone is chatting about a brand new anti-ageing product packed full scary sounding acids and harsh chemicals. But if, like me, you do have sensitive skin, it can be daunting to start a skincare routine to prevent skin ageing for fear of it not tolerating the active ingredients. I’m personally still dealing from the aftermath of contact dermatitis, brought about by my experimenting with a brightening cleanser that was supposedly suitable for all skin types (spoiler alert: it wasn’t) so know first hand just how important it is to use genuinely gentle products that you can trust. That means no strong alcohol-based toners or overly intensive Retinol here. Instead, to save myself from future skin woes, I look to brands and products that are dermatologically tested and come with the experts’ seal of approval. A.K.A. French pharmacy brand, La Roche-Posay.
Morning
Your morning routine is all about prepping skin for the day ahead, and anticipating some of the aggressors heading its way…
La Roche Posay
Vitamin C12 Serum For Ageing Skin
£45.00
Like a Berroca for your face, pure Vitamin C is the gold standard ingredient when it comes to anti-aging. It is renowned for its anti-wrinkle efficacy, and is packed full of powerful anti-oxidants to encourage your skin’s natural radiance and glow. Use this Pure Vitamin C serum daily before anything else to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and even out skin texture and tone.
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ANTHELIOS Invisible Fluid SPF50+
£20.00
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it 1000 times: you need to wear sunscreen! And we’re not alone in thinking it. According to Dr Hiva Fassihi: ‘The best thing you can do to prevent skin aging is to use a sunscreen every day. Sunscreen really is the best anti-aging product you could ever use!’ It’s said that 80% premature skin ageing is due to daily UVA exposure, so it pays to go for a formula that boasts a seriously high protection factor, such as ANTHELIOS Invisible Fluid SPF50+ sunscreen. As well as being ultra water, sweat and sand resistant, it is non greasy so you don't have to worry about spots.
Evening
For your evening routine, look for key ingredients to repair the skin and replump it with moisture before bedtime.
La Roche Posay
Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
£45.00
Did you know that Hyaluronic Acid can retain 1000x its weight in water in the skin? Exactly what you need to give your skin that all important (and youthful) plump factor. Add to that Vitamin B5 which is known to improve the skin's natural repairing process and help stimulate repair of damaged skin, and you're onto a winner. Results show that just 4 hours after applying La-Roche Posay’s Hyalu B5 Serum, the skin’s elasticity and firmness are improved by 24%, and hydration by 70%. Yes, wow. After a month of use, 87% had more elastic and even skin and 71% agreed their wrinkles looked reduced. We have no choice but to stan.
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Redermic R Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Night Cream
£37.00
We’ve all heard about how unrivalled Retinol is when it comes to anti-aging but the super harsh side effects are a total no-no for anyone with sensitive skin - or so we thought! Enriched with 0.3% retinol, a vitamin A derivative which has been shown to help stimulate collagen and elastin, the La Roche-Posay REDERMIC Anti Wrinkle Retinol Night Cream is a gentle alternative to the stronger formulas on the market but is just as effective. In just short while, skin texture becomes finer, irregularities fade, and wrinkles are smoothed. Winner.