This blog post is full of the best anti-aging skincare tips to help you attain and maintain a youthful complexion in your 40s, 50s and beyond.
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Applying sunscreen every day is the best tip for anti-aging because studies show that the sun exposure is responsible for 80% of all visible signs of skin aging. These signs of aging include wrinkles, sagging of the skin and dark patches.
This sunscreen should be a broad-spectrum sunscreen which offers protection from UVA and UVB rays and that has a SPF of 30 or above.
We recommend La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen since it can be used by persons with sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, normal skin and mature skin. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Avoid sugary foods as they link to collagen and form advanced glycation end products (AGEs) which cause premature aging of the skin.
Anti-Aging Skincare Tips: Eat Anti-Aging Foods
Drink bone broth since it provides the body with the nutrients it requires to make collagen. Collagen is needed by the skin to keep the skin firm and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Eat foods that are rich in copper since it is required for collagen production. Examples include beef liver, oysters, spinach and cashew nuts.
Eat foods that are rich in vitamin C as it is required for collagen production. Examples include citrus fruits like oranges and berries like strawberries.
Eat foods that are rich in zinc as it is required for collagen production. Examples include beef, oysters, eggs, and pumpkin seeds.
Consider taking a collagen supplement if you are not getting enough collagen from your diet. Studies even found that taking collagen supplements increases the skin’s moisture and elasticity.
We recommend Vital Proteins Collagen Peptide Powder because it is a good quality bovine collagen that contains collagen peptides which are much easier for the body to absorb than other forms of collagen. It also contains vitamin C which is required by the body for collagen production. It does not have artificial sweeteners and it blends well with water to form a creamy drink. Click here to buy it.
Eat antioxidant rich foods because they protect the cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging. Examples include strawberries, blueberries and other berries, spinach and kale, dark chocolate and spices like ginger and turmeric.
Drink green tea because it protects the skin from the damage caused by UV rays from the sun.
Avoid inflammatory diets which contains sugary foods (e.g. sweets and sodas), refined carbohydrates (e.g. white bread), processed meats (e.g. hot dogs), fried foods (e.g. French fries), and trans fats (e.g. margarine). These foods promote inflammation throughout the body and may interfere with healing of skin cells.
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Get Anti-Aging Treatments
Visit our Almasi Skincare Clinic to get the Microneedling with PRP treatment done since it stimulates collagen production and this reduces fine lines and wrinkles. This is the best skin treatment for aging skin because the aging process causes the body to produce less collagen while Microneedling with PRP makes it produce more collagen.
Visit our Almasi Skincare Clinic to get microdermabrasion done since it stimulates collagen production and this reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Microdermabrasion also exfoliates the skin which gives it a youthful, radiant glow.
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Start collagen banking at home by drinking bone broth and eating chicken and salmon since they contain the nutrients required to make collagen. Continue with professional collagen banking by getting monthly Microneedling with PRP treatments since they stimulate the body to produce more collagen. This is the best anti-aging skin treatment that you can get since it continues to boost collagen production for weeks after you have had it done.
Anti-Aging Lifestyle Tips
Stop smoking since it speeds up the skin’s aging process and results in the development of fine lines and wrinkles. Smoking reduces the amount of oxygen delivered to the tissues. The chemicals in tobacco smoke cause oxidative stress which leads to premature aging. Smoking also leads to the development of a smoker’s face which is characterized by a dry, dull complexion, with sagging, leathery skin and premature lines and wrinkles.
If you need help enroll in our Stop Smoking Program.
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Manage stress effectively since the stress hormone cortisol reduces collagen production which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles.
If you need help, enroll in our Stress Management Workshops.
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Avoid drinking alcohol since it dehydrates and damages the skin. It can also impair collagen production and lead to the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
If you need help Consult a Counselor and read How To Quit Alcohol in 50 Days.
Do resistance training exercises twice a week since studies have shown that they increase collagen which reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Get adequate sleep by sleeping for 7 hours each night since the skin repairs itself during sleep. This is because blood flow increases, the face muscles relax and collagen is rebuilt.
Sleep on your back on a satin pillowcase to prevent sleep wrinkles. Satin pillowcases cause less friction on your skin and hair than cotton pillowcases and this reduces creases and hair breakage. They also absorb less moisture than cotton ones which help your skin and hair retain moisture. Click here to buy satin pillowcases.
Avoid the sun between 10am and 2pm when it is hottest since the sun is responsible for 80% of visible signs of skin aging.
Wear sun protection clothing like long sleeved shirts, long trousers, wide brimmed hats and scarves. Gloves are also important since they prevent age spots and other signs of aging on the hands.
Click on the link to buy Women’s Long Sleeved UPF 50+ UV Sun Protection Shirts.
Wear sunglasses to avoid squinting in the sun. Ensure that they have polarized lenses to protect you from the UV rays which cause premature aging of the skin.
We recommend these Polarized Sunglasses since they are UV 400 which means they offer nearly 100% protection from harmful UV rays including UVA and UVB. These unisex sunglasses have scratch-resistant lenses and they are foldable which makes them very portable. Click here to buy them.
Applying sunscreen even when you are working from home on your computer is another of the important anti-aging skincare tips since the blue light from your computer screen can cause collagen breakdown which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles.
We recommend La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen since it can be used by persons with sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, normal skin and mature skin. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Anti-Aging Skincare Tips: Use Anti-Aging Ingredients
Use skincare products with AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) because they have antiaging benefits and they reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Glycolic acid is one of the AHAs that is very important for anti-aging since studies have shown that it increases collagen production.
Use skincare products with astaxanthin as it improves fine lines and wrinkles. It also protects the skin from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
Use skincare products with bakuchiol because it boosts collagen production which reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Bakuchiol is a very important anti-aging skincare ingredient because it has similar actions on the skin to retinol though it is gentle on the skin and can be used by persons with sensitive skin.
We recommend The Inkey List 1% Bakuchiol Moisturizer.
Good Molecules Bakuchiol Oil for dry skin is another good alternative because of its anti-aging, hydrating and skin nourishing properties. It is one of the best face oils for anti-aging.
Use skincare products with chamomile because it protects the skin cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
Use skincare products with CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10) since it boosts collagen production which reduces fine lines and wrinkles. CoQ10 is another important anti-aging skincare ingredient because it also reduces wrinkles caused by UV exposure and protects the skin cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
For the face we recommend Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream because it contains CoEnzyme Q10, vitamin E and Beta-Carotene. It can be used by persons with sensitive skin because it is fragrance-free, dye-free and non-comedogenic.
For the body we recommend Nivea Skin Firming Nourishing Hydration because it contains CoEnzyme Q10 and vitamin C. It is specially formulated for dry and very dry skin.
Use skincare products with glutathione since it protects the skin cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
We recommend Hyglow Cream since it contains glutathione, vitamin C and kojic acid to treat hyperpigmentation and prevent premature aging.
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Use skincare products with green tea because it protects the skin cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
Use skincare products with hyaluronic acid since it hydrates the skin and plumps up the fine lines and wrinkles which results in a more youthful appearance.
We recommend Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer since it contains retinol and hyaluronic acid. It is to be used in the night after cleansing in an anti-aging skincare routine. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Use skincare products with licorice root because it protects the skin cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
We recommend Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum because it contains retinol, licorice root, niacinamide and ceramides. It is used to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, treat acne, fade post acne hyperpigmentation and minimize acne scars. The price in Kenya for the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum is Ksh 3500.
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Use skincare products with niacinamide since it improves fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps protect the skin cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
We recommend Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum because it contains retinol, licorice root, niacinamide and ceramides. It is used to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, treat acne, fade post acne hyperpigmentation and minimize acne scars. The price in Kenya for the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum is Ksh 3500.
We also recommend Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide because it contains niacinamide. It hydrates the skin which makes it look and feel firmer and this reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This fragrance-free, non-sticky cream has a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula. It can be used in the morning and at night. Click here to buy it.
Use skincare products with peptides since they boost collagen production and this reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
We recommend The Inkey Lost Peptide Moisturizer because it supports collagen and hydrates the skin giving it a youthful, radiant complexion. It is to be used in the morning in an antiaging skincare routine.
Use skincare products with resveratrol because it protects the skin cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
Use skincare products with retinol since it boosts collagen production and this reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
We recommend Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer since it contains retinol and hyaluronic acid. It is used at night after cleansing the skin in an anti-aging skincare routine. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer is the best anti-aging cream in Kenya. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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We also recommend Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum because it contains retinol, licorice root, niacinamide and ceramides. It is used to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, treat acne, fade post acne hyperpigmentation and minimize acne scars. The price in Kenya for the Cerave Resurfacing Retinol Serum is Ksh 3500.
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Consult our Doctor to get a prescription retinoid if you have been using over-the-counter retinol for a while. This is because prescription retinoids are more potent than retinols for preventing wrinkles.
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Use skincare products with silymarin because it improves fine lines and wrinkles.
Use skincare products with vitamin C since it is required for collagen production. It also protects the skin cells from the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
We recommend Elbbub Vitamin C Anti-Aging Serum because it contains 20% vitamin C which boosts collagen production and hyaluronic acid which hydrates the skin.
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Use skincare products with vitamin E because it protects the skin cells form the free radical damage that causes premature aging.
We recommend Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream because it contains CoEnzyme Q10, vitamin E and Beta-Carotene. It can be used by persons with sensitive skin because it is fragrance-free, dye-free and non-comedogenic.
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