Layered Anti-Aging Skincare
A skincare routine focusing on layering can help reduce anti-aging symptoms like eye wrinkles, dark eye circles and hyperpigmentation. It’s important to apply products in the correct order based on their density, starting with light serums and ending with heavier creams.
Our rejuvenating spa facial starts with fresh organic seaweed, which detoxifies and rehydrates the skin. This allows other skincare formulas to absorb more effectively.
Start with a Cleanser
Whether your client wants to combat existing signs of aging or prevent them from arising, they must begin with a cleanser that will effectively sweep away makeup residue and impurities. This must be followed by a toner that will restore the skin’s balance and prepare it for the next step in their anti-aging skincare routine.
After toning, it’s time to Layered Anti-aging layer on your serums. But not all serums are created equal. Using them in the right order can maximize the effectiveness of each product and help your client achieve their most desired results.
A common skincare mistake is applying the most dense products first, which can make them difficult for the skin to absorb. This is why it’s important to apply your serums from thinnest to thickest consistency.
For example, niacinamide serums are ideal for brightening the complexion while hyaluronic acid serums are great for hydration. The combination of these serums can give your client a more radiant and youthful appearance.
In the morning, a light regimen is ideal for those who are looking to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, as well as address other common skincare concerns like hyperpigmentation and skin dryness. This can be followed by a nourishing face cream. At night, a more comprehensive routine can be implemented to treat the skin from head to toe while it sleeps. This can include a richer serum such as the Sisleya L’Integral Anti-Age Intensive Serum that combines hexylresorcinol to reduce dark spots and Life Plankton extract to promote collagen production and improve skin firmness.
Tone
In this age of TikTok “Get Ready With Me” videos, it’s tempting to slather on layer upon layer of fancy skincare serums in hopes of finding the perfect skin formula. However, it’s important to remember that each product has a unique function and needs to be used in a certain order to maximize its benefits.
The first step is cleansing, which provides a clean slate and removes any residual makeup or dirt from the day. The next step is toning, which helps balance the skin’s pH levels and prepares the face Layered Anti-aging treatment for treatment. Toners can also be hydrating, especially for dry skin types. Additionally, they can help control sebum production to avoid a greasy or shiny appearance.
If you’re using a toner with active ingredients like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid, these can boost absorption of the subsequent products. They can also help reduce fine lines and dark spots with peptides, and improve skin tone and texture with antioxidants.
Some toners, particularly those designed for oily or combination skin, contain harsh astringent ingredients and can be problematic for these types of complexions. Instead, opt for a mild toner with calming and soothing ingredients. Two of our favorites are the Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner and Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner, both of which feature an elegant plant-based formulation that’s gentle yet effective.
Moisturize
Moisturizers seal in hydration and act as a physical occlusive barrier, protecting against external pathogens and helping heal damaged skin. They are a key ingredient for healthy skin!
Many facial care products are designed to be layered according to their density, with lighter formulations like serums and gels being applied first before heavier creams. This allows the active ingredients of these products to penetrate deeper into the skin, and it prevents occlusion by thicker creams that would block them from absorbing.
Simple Body’s anti-aging Beauty Balm contains jojoba oil (a humectant that attracts moisture) and pumpkin seed oil, an antioxidant that reduces free radical damage caused by sun exposure. Apply this moisturizing balm after washing and toning, as well as after applying your daily face cream or night cream. It’s especially important to moisturize before bed, as this will let your skincare routine work its magic overnight! Your skin will look healthier, more youthful and vibrant in the morning!
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is the final step in your skincare routine and a non-negotiable. It protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays that can cause photoageing – the process by which the collagen in the dermis depletes, and the blood vessels dilate to encourage a red, spider webbed appearance. UV rays can also trigger brown spots and melasma, as well as promote post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The sunscreen market is aware of this issue, and it’s not unusual to see products with anti-aging and firming claims alongside SPF on the shelf. The concept is a sound one, and it opens up new possibilities for formulators to add value to basic sunscreens.
Adding antioxidants to a formulation is one way, and it’s been shown to prevent the production of MMPs, reduce reactive oxygen species and help limit the damage from sun exposure. The newer filters used in some sunscreens can mitigate the effects of blue light, which has been linked to faster ageing and exacerbated by melasma.
Always remember, though, that layering should be done in a way that will maximize effectiveness. If you use Epionce Lytic or MelanoLyte products, make sure to apply those last and not over any of the sunscreens in your regimen – doing so can actually block their effectiveness and impact the results you receive.
