Wearing daily sunscreen is hands down THE best anti-aging product you need to be using. I have patients ask me all day long about expensive anti-aging creams/procedures and I remind them that it is all a waste if you aren’t wearing your sunscreen. Every. Single. Day.
What are the next best things to add?
Daily Vitamin C in the morning ☀️ and a Retinoid at night 🌙
In the cosmetic world, we call this the “Anti-Aging Trio” — Sunscreen, Vitamin C, and Retinoid.
WHY ADD VITAMIN C?
To prevent cellular oxidation with an antioxidant! UV light produces destructive free radicals in the skin which lead to the development of skin cancers and photoaging. Antioxidants protect the skin from this free radical damage. Antioxidants also increase dermal collagen and have anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin C can reduce hyperpigmentation through inhibition of melanin synthesis, which is how we get dark spots.dark spots. Add a topical Vitamin C into you morning routine.
WHY ADD A RETINOID?
To regulate cell turnover! Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that promote epidermal turnover and healthy skin function. They are shown to prevent clogged pores, decrease hyperpigmentation, even skin tone, and stimulate collagen production.