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Top anti-aging creams for the under-40s
Last month, I saved up all my pennies (and dollars and Euros and every other kind of currency I could get my hand on!) to buy that Holy Grail of anti-aging moisturisers: the Crème de La Mer. So, imagine the horror when my face exploded in a splatter of ugly and painful zits within a week of applying this wonder cream to my skin. This was not the La Mer promise. Had the cream successfully managed to dupe millions of women across the globe only to have it’s true colours revealed on my face?
No! The La Mer promise was well and alive – for the right women in the right age group, explained one dermatologist after another. The problem was actually with me. Lured by the seductive sound of super-smooth skin that looked 10 years younger, I had ignored one key element: my actual age. Which, it so happens, has everything
to do with how well an anti-aging product will work.
In our 20s and 30s, explained the skin doctors, skin is pretty good at taking care of itself as the body is still producing the right amounts of oil, water and collagen. However, in our 40s these natural resources start drying up, leaving skin dehydrated and low on nourishing elements. This is when the thicker emollients and hefty doses of collagen – such as those found in Crème de la Mer – are needed to compensate for the shortfall. And since mature skin’s natural oil and water content has begun to decrease, these creams are absorbed relatively quickly.
On the other hand, when youthful skin gets coated with these same rich emollients, its already well-hydrated pores become clogged. The result? Ugly whiteheads and painful zits. So, in summary, Crème de la Mer and other such potent anti-agers can be great for the 40-and-over set, but for anyone younger, they are usually counter-productive. That’s why, if you are under 40, it’s best to choose lighter hydrators, antioxidants and natural collagen-boosting ingredients that won’t weigh down your face or clog your pores… like these 5 options!
Unlike the original version, which is thick enough to heal cracked heels, the lighter formula of Rosa Arctica Lightweight Creamis unlikely to clog pores, even with the greasiest of complexions. As for the potency, don’t worry… it’s still based on the DNA of the Resurrection flower, which can thrive in arctic weather for over two years. US$60
A lightweight version of the patented Pro-Xylane-Wild Yam-Soy-Sea Algae-Barley cult concoction, this milky lotion delivers all the plumping, firming and skin-clarifying benefits of its heavier counterpart sans the creamy consistency. US$160
The Oil Absorbing Lotion is a lightweight, oil-free version of Crème de la Mer that contains the legendary Miracle Broth of the original but combines it with smart algae to help control excess oil. US$230
This Vitamin C Serum contains 7.5% Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) to reduce discolouration and brighten skin. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid to retain skin’s natural moisture and collagen to enhance skin’s firmness and elasticity, making it particularly good for skin that’s suffered extensive sun or smoke damage. US$45
Its supercharged blend of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and a mild retinol base makes the Glow Ruby Crystal Retinol Hydracremegood for everyone, but great for people under 40,” says dermatologist Fredric Brandt, M.D. US$65
Top anti-aging creams for the under-40s
Sunday, November 4, 2012
No! The La Mer promise was well and alive – for the right women in the right age group, explained one dermatologist after another. The problem was actually with me. Lured by the seductive sound of super-smooth skin that looked 10 years younger, I had ignored one key element: my actual age. Which, it so happens, has everything
to do with how well an anti-aging product will work.
In our 20s and 30s, explained the skin doctors, skin is pretty good at taking care of itself as the body is still producing the right amounts of oil, water and collagen. However, in our 40s these natural resources start drying up, leaving skin dehydrated and low on nourishing elements. This is when the thicker emollients and hefty doses of collagen – such as those found in Crème de la Mer – are needed to compensate for the shortfall. And since mature skin’s natural oil and water content has begun to decrease, these creams are absorbed relatively quickly.
On the other hand, when youthful skin gets coated with these same rich emollients, its already well-hydrated pores become clogged. The result? Ugly whiteheads and painful zits. So, in summary, Crème de la Mer and other such potent anti-agers can be great for the 40-and-over set, but for anyone younger, they are usually counter-productive. That’s why, if you are under 40, it’s best to choose lighter hydrators, antioxidants and natural collagen-boosting ingredients that won’t weigh down your face or clog your pores… like these 5 options!
Unlike the original version, which is thick enough to heal cracked heels, the lighter formula of Rosa Arctica Lightweight Creamis unlikely to clog pores, even with the greasiest of complexions. As for the potency, don’t worry… it’s still based on the DNA of the Resurrection flower, which can thrive in arctic weather for over two years. US$60
A lightweight version of the patented Pro-Xylane-Wild Yam-Soy-Sea Algae-Barley cult concoction, this milky lotion delivers all the plumping, firming and skin-clarifying benefits of its heavier counterpart sans the creamy consistency. US$160
The Oil Absorbing Lotion is a lightweight, oil-free version of Crème de la Mer that contains the legendary Miracle Broth of the original but combines it with smart algae to help control excess oil. US$230
This Vitamin C Serum contains 7.5% Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) to reduce discolouration and brighten skin. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid to retain skin’s natural moisture and collagen to enhance skin’s firmness and elasticity, making it particularly good for skin that’s suffered extensive sun or smoke damage. US$45
Its supercharged blend of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and a mild retinol base makes the Glow Ruby Crystal Retinol Hydracremegood for everyone, but great for people under 40,” says dermatologist Fredric Brandt, M.D. US$65
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