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Your skin is your largest organ.
As we get older, though, our skin inevitably gets weaker as our we lose collagen.
3 non-negotiable skin-care ingredients to strengthen skin as we age
1.
Sunscreen
you gotta think about sun protection and sunscreens, says Dr. Lee.
UV exposure leads tooxidative stressin the skin, which can lead to collagen degradation over time.
And if youre looking to up your protection in other areas,sun-protective clothingcan help.
board-certified dermatologist in New York City
Its only got SPF 30, though, so be sure youre reapplying it regularly for maximum protection.
Antioxidants
Antioxidantsare extremely helpful for protecting the skin from environmental assault, says Dr. Love.
These ingredients defend against free radicals before they can break down your skins collagen.
When we think about pollution, antioxidants are very helpful.
They also just help your sunscreen to work a little bit better, she adds.
Plus, Dr. Lee adds that antioxidants like vitamin C can help boost your bodys production of collagen.
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This formula suspends the ingredient in hyaluronic acid, which gives it a hydrating and dewy finish.
Retinoids
Retinoids are workhorse ingredients that we love, says Dr. Lee.
board-certified dermatologist in New York City
These arevitamin A-derived ingredients, retinol being the over-the-counter strength, and then there are prescription strengths vitamin A-derivatives.
It blends retinol with moisturizing ceramides to help soothe skin and prevent the irritation thats often associated with retinoids.
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