Anti-Ageing Creams

Anti-ageing creams are specialised anti-ageing skincare products designed to combat the visible signs of ageing skin, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. These creams are formulated with a blend of potent ingredients that work synergistically to address ageing skin concerns, including fine lines and deep wrinkles, skin laxity, age spots and skin dehydration, to achieve a youthful-looking, more radiant complexion. The primary purpose of anti-ageing creams is to slow down the ageing process and maintain youthful-looking skin. By incorporating these creams into your regular anti-ageing skincare routine, you can effectively address the various concerns associated with ageing skin and enjoy a smoother, more vibrant appearance.

Ageing skin is an inevitable part of the natural ageing process, but can be influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. As we age, our skin cell renewal cycle slows down, hyaluronic acid levels drop, and collagen and elastin production declines. These factors result in a noticeable loss of skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration, which can manifest as fine lines, deep wrinkles, age spots and hyperpigmentation, dryness and dullness, and a loss of skin elasticity and firmness. The impacts on skin cell renewal, collagen and hyaluronic acid levels can be exacerbated by prolonged sun exposure, pollution and other lifestyle factors, but can be slowed down with the right skincare routine.

Anti-ageing creams are formulated to address age-related skin changes such as fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and loss of firmness. Anti-aging moisturisers and other wrinkle creams can help improve the appearance of existing visible wrinkles and other signs of ageing.

There are various types of anti-ageing creams available, each designed to address specific skin concerns and needs. Some of the most common types of anti-ageing creams include:

• Moisturisers with anti-ageing properties : Moisturisers formulated with high concentrations of ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin and ceramides can plump the skin and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
• Day creams: Day creams provide hydration and help strengthen the skin moisture barrier to protect against environmental aggressors. These creams can contain SPF to shield the skin from harmful UV rays that contribute to photoageing.
• Night creams: Richer, more emollient-rich creams support the skin's natural renewal process while you sleep.
• Eye creams These are formulated with deeply hydrating, gentle ingredients to target the delicate skin around the eyes, which is more prone to developing fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles. reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles.
• Peptide creams: Peptides creams can help promote collagen production to improve skin elasticity and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
• Retinol creams: Retinol is a powerful anti-aging ingredient that can speed up skin cell turnover and promote collagen production, to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
• Creams with antioxidants: Some anti-ageing creams use antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and niacinamide to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.

When choosing an anti-ageing skincare product, it’s essential to consider your skin type, concerns, and needs. Look for products that contain key ingredients that address your specific skin issues, and follow the product’s instructions for use to ensure optimal results.

There are several anti-ageing face cream ingredients that have been extensively studied and proven to be effective. Common ingredients include retinol, peptides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin B5.

• Retinol: A common ingredient in wrinkle creams that promotes cell turnover to improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.
• Peptides: This ingredient helps with collagen production that's responsible for the skin's elasticity and suppleness, making it a great ingredient for fine lines, wrinkles and skin texture.
• Hyaluronic acid: This humectant draws in large amounts of water to keep the skin hydrated and plump. In anti-ageing moisturisers, hyaluronic acid helps visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles while addressing dry skin that's more common with age.
• Niacinamide: Another beneficial anti-aging moisturiser ingredient, helping to visibly fade age spots and uneven skin tone, while also strengthening the skin's moisture barrier for stronger, more resilient skin.
• Panthenol (vitamin B5): This ingredient works both as a humectant and emollient, hydrating the skin and sealing in moisture for deep nourishment. Panthenol is used in anti-ageing moisturisers to strengthen the moisture barrier and comfort irritated skin.

Facial anti-ageing creams work by delivering essential ingredients to the skin to restore skin hydration, support skin cell turnover and promote collagen production. These creams help visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful appearance. For best results, opt for science-backed skincare that's formulated for your skin type. SkinCeuticals has performed several clinical studies to show our wrinkle creams deliver on their claims. Our anti-aging face cream formulas contain high concentrations of ingredients that provide significant improvement in the skin's appearance.

Everyone's skin ages differently, so there's no set age to start using anti-aging creams. As collagen production slows around age 25, you may want to incorporate a moisturiser containing preventative ingredients like vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide in your late 20s and early 30s. Moisturisers containing ingredients like retinol, peptides, and richer emollients can address wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots that become more pronounced in your 40s and 50s.

Facial anti-ageing moisturiser and wrinkle creams should be applied to the entire face and neck while taking care to avoid the eye area. SkinCeuticals also offers advanced anti-aging creams formulated specifically for delicate skin around the eyes, lips, neck and body.

Anti-ageing moisturisers are formulated to address the specific concerns of ageing skin, so while using an anti-ageing moisturiser or wrinkle creams at an earlier age won’t harm the skin, it's not recommended. Some formulations may be too rich for younger skin that may be oilier, and products like retinol cream aren't necessary for younger skin that already has a fast skin cell turnover. If you're uncertain about what products are right for you, it's best to speak to a skincare specialist or dermatologist to discuss tailored recommendations.

SkinCeuticals has formulated several facial anti-aging creams that are suitable for sensitive skin, including the Epidermal Repair Soothing Cream, A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Cream, and the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Anti-Ageing Cream. Our Retinol 0.3 Anti-Ageing Night Cream features a lower concentration of retinol so it's more tolerable for sensitive skin, but this skin type should still proceed with caution when using retinol. Make sure to patch test any new moisturisers and gradually introduce the product to your routine before committing to regular use. A SkinCeuticals skincare professional can recommend a comprehensive routine that includes the ideal anti-ageing moisturiser for your unique skin type and concerns.

The terms “wrinkle creams” and “anti-aging creams” are often used interchangeably. Although most anti-aging creams are formulated to address wrinkles, some facial anti-aging creams target additional age-related skin changes, such as loss of firmness and discoloration.

Anti-ageing creams can be used regardless of gender, but men may need to factor in their specific skin type before adding a new product. Generally, men's skin is thicker, more prone to oiliness and may have larger pores, so you want to avoid richer products containing heavy emollients. To support skin cell turnover and target fine lines and wrinkles, we a retinol cream, starting with our lowest concentration Retinol 0.3 Anti-Ageing Night Cream. To restore the skin moisture barrier, we recommend the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Anti-Ageing Cream.