Regular skin care is the key to its beauty and freshness for many years. But the years go by, and the skin gradually fades; age-related changes are inevitable.

Any woman who cares about her appearance thinks about how to care for her skin to maintain its youth and wonders whether cosmetics can prevent aging, smooth out existing wrinkles, and how to choose an anti-aging cream to achieve these goals.

Signs of skin aging:

• loss of elasticity;
• sagging;
• wrinkles;
• parchment-like skin;
• deterioration of complexion;
• age spots.

Today, women have many effective procedures at their disposal that can not only slow down age-related changes but also reverse them. The most effective of these are performed by plastic surgeons. They can radically rejuvenate the face and neck.

Unfortunately, today there is a tendency to resort to the services of plastic surgeons at a relatively young age. After surgical intervention, after some time, the skin sags again and becomes covered with wrinkles. With each new intervention, its recovery resources are increasingly depleted. Therefore, the later they resort to surgery, the better.

In general, surgical intervention is a significant stress for the body. It is not indicated for everyone, and not every body can cope with rehabilitation. In any case, it’s better not to rush with surgery.

Procedures that can be done in a cosmetologist’s office have become popular. Salon rejuvenating procedures are divided into non-invasive, that is, superficial (masks, massages), and invasive, associated with the introduction of various preparations into the depth of the skin or under the skin (mesotherapy, biorevitalization, contour plastics).

If non-invasive methods are indicated for relatively young patients of a cosmetologist, then it is also not worth hurrying with invasive ones. Some cosmetologists promote the idea that invasive methods can be applied almost from the age of 20, but more cautious ones believe that these procedures should still be postponed to an age no younger than 30-35 years.

Skin care with the help of cosmetics is the main measure that allows us to keep it in excellent condition. The best anti-aging creams can prevent premature aging. Moreover, even if you have procedures at a cosmetologist and plastic surgery in your plan, they do not cancel skin care. Skin that is regularly cared for from a young age has greater strength, higher elasticity, and recovery ability.

Which anti-aging cream to choose

You can find a huge number of different anti-aging creams and serums for sale, which raises questions about which one is the best.

Consumers often rely on the reviews of other people to choose a good anti-aging cream, studying the ratings of the best anti-aging face creams.

This is not enough; it is advisable to at least understand in general terms what these cosmetic products are, how and why they work (or do not work).

In general, all anti-aging creams, even the best ones, are divided into two large groups:

• for preventing wrinkles, that is, preventive;
• for aging skin, capable of slowing down the aging process and even slightly smoothing wrinkles and tightening the skin.

At what age can you start using anti-aging creams

Even the best anti-aging face cream performs its tasks only if used correctly and on time.

There is an opinion that an anti-aging cream can be used from a certain age, for example, after 35 years. This belief is based on the fear of using strong remedies too early.

In fact, there is no danger in using a 50+ cream at the age of 35; however, cosmetic manufacturers meet consumer expectations and label their products by age, for example, cream 35+, 55+, etc.

Cream should be chosen more based on the condition of the skin at the moment. It can vary in different people at the same age, because much depends on natural data and how the skin was cared for from youth.

However, it is also not worth starting to use anti-aging products too early, because over time you will need to switch to stronger products, and if you use 55+ products at 35, there will be nothing left to «surprise» your skin with at 55.

When does skin aging begin

The first wrinkles can appear as early as the age of 20, especially around the eyes, but does this mean that the skin is aging?

True skin aging does not begin before 35-40 years. At this age, due to changes in hormonal balance in the body, aging begins in the deep layers of the skin (dermis). It is in the dermis that future wrinkles are born. Due to a decrease in the synthesis of collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, the skin loses elasticity, becomes drier, looser, and parchment-like.

Where do wrinkles at 20 come from? These are so-called mimic wrinkles. They are associated with facial expressions, as well as dryness and dehydration of the skin.

If wrinkles appear at this age, you do not need to rush to find the best anti-aging face cream. It is recommended to pay special attention to moisturizing and nourishing the skin. As soon as the hydration of the epidermis is restored, the wrinkles will smooth out by themselves. It is also recommended to pay attention to products containing muscle relaxants and «botox-like» complexes that help relax and prevent the appearance of premature wrinkles.

What is premature skin aging and why does it happen

So, true skin aging should not begin before 35-40 years, but sometimes it starts earlier, and the skin looks more mature than it should at this age.

Very early skin fading is called premature aging. It is caused by two main reasons:

• Ultraviolet radiation damage. With excessive sun exposure, skin cells are damaged, and premature aging processes are triggered. That is why it is so important to protect the skin from the sun.
• Inflammation. Both general inflammation of the whole body and local inflammation, for example, with acne. To prevent premature skin fading caused by inflammation, it is necessary to take care of the body from the inside and outside, to treat arising diseases in time and prevent them from becoming chronic, to follow a diet rich in anti-inflammatory products, and to limit products that provoke inflammation. When caring for the skin, it is recommended to use cosmetics containing anti-inflammatory components (plant extracts such as calendula, oats, as well as d-panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol) and avoid products that can cause skin irritation (ethyl alcohol, acetone).

How to choose an anti-aging face cream and how long to use it

To date, a huge number of cosmetic components that have proven effective against aging have been studied. Therefore, the best anti-aging creams should be sought not by reviews, but by studying the compositions.

As a rule, the list of ingredients of an anti-aging cream can include several active components working in synergy or patented active complexes containing a cocktail of active components.

Therefore, there is no single best remedy. But there are ratings of the best anti-aging creams with proven effectiveness.

Each anti-aging cream works in its own direction, and this is good because you can periodically change creams and get more benefits. However, time is needed to accumulate the effect of using active components. Sometimes manufacturers specify specific minimum terms for using their cosmetics to show its effect, but on average it is believed that you need to use the cream for at least 8-12 weeks daily.

Ranking of the best anti-aging components and the anti-aging creams that contain them

Let’s consider the main anti-aging components of cosmetics, whose effectiveness has been proven. After all, the effectiveness of anti-aging creams depends on their work.

Hyaluronic Acid

This component is used not only in anti-aging cosmetics but also in other cosmetic products, including for young skin.

This hypoallergenic moisturizing substance is usually present in creams in the form of sodium hyaluronate.

Normally, the body produces hyaluronic acid to support the skin, but with age, the synthesis of hyaluronic acid decreases, and its breakdown increases, and the skin looks dry, covered with wrinkles.

Products with hyaluronic acid allow replenishing the lack of moisture, smoothing wrinkles, because it stimulates collagen synthesis and strengthens the skin structure.

It is important to choose creams that contain low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, capable of penetrating deeper layers of the epidermis due to its low molecular weight.

Faberlic produces the HialuroniCa line with hyaluronic acid, calcium, and an oxygen complex, the synergistic work of which provides a powerful moisturizing and rejuvenating effect.

Remember that in frosty weather, products with hyaluronic acid should not be used before going outside.

Collagen and Elastin

These are proteins that are present in the skin and form its framework, providing elasticity, stretch resistance, and tensile strength. With age, their synthesis slows down, and the skin begins to sag.

Collagen and elastin creams appeared on the market more than 30 years ago, but a miracle did not happen at that time. It was later revealed that the addition of these components to the composition of creams was a marketing ploy; in fact, the molecules of these proteins are too large to penetrate beyond the upper layers of the epidermis and have any anti-aging effect other than moisturizing.

However, today there are creams with nanomolecules of collagen, which penetrate the deep layers of the epidermis and provide a lifting effect, as in Faberlic’s innovative CollagenO2 series.

Peptides

Components that have a proven effect on the skin. They represent a chain of amino acids.

As is known, proteins consist of amino acids, but in a protein molecule, the amino acid chain consists of 200 or more links. Peptides are amino acid chains with less than 100 links.

Since peptide molecules are smaller than proteins, they penetrate well into the deeper layers of the epidermis and work as signal molecules, i.e., they give the skin commands on what it should do. Therefore, although they do not penetrate the dermis, they can «control» its functions, which opens up broad prospects for their use.

Peptides are divided by «specialization»; some signal the skin to relax so that creases do not form, others order the skin to produce more collagen, etc. Many manufacturers declare peptides in the compositions of their cosmetic products, but it is important that peptides are present in working doses, which can only be afforded by large companies that care about their reputation.

For example, Faberlic laboratories have developed a line of anti-aging products One week miracle based on a peptide biomimetic, collagen, and caffeine, which provides a lifting effect and visible results after the first week of use. The Renovage series with a peptide complex is intended for skin 50+.

Oxygen

Oxygen cosmetics improve skin microcirculation, thereby enhancing its supply of nutrients, and the skin looks fresher and younger.

Faberlic has developed the Global oxygen and Oxilogy lines based on oxygen complexes, which improve microcirculation, moisturize, and make the skin radiant.

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

For a long time, fats and oils in cosmetics were declared harmful, but today it has already been proven that natural fats and oils of plant and animal origin are necessary for the skin. The skin can «disassemble» them into separate components—fatty acids—and use them as building material for the growth of new cells even when applied externally.

Creams containing polyunsaturated fatty acids are necessary for the care of mature skin. They are considered the most effective in combating aging, allowing you to restore the elasticity and smoothness of the skin, improve the complexion.

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in black currant seed oil, borage, hemp, evening primrose, and rosehip.

The Omegahit care series from Faberlic contains polyunsaturated fatty acids that restore skin elasticity and firmness, and the Green karma series based on hemp oil slows down aging processes.

Antioxidants

One of the causes of premature skin aging is free radicals formed under the influence of solar radiation, polluted air, and other negative factors. They attack skin cells and cause premature aging, so cosmetics with antioxidants should be present in care starting from a young age, and in the composition of an anti-aging cream, they are almost indispensable.

Antioxidants include:

• tocopherol (vitamin E);
• green tea extract;
• resveratrol;
• turmeric;
• polyphenols;
• coenzyme Q10, and others.

The Kurquma series is designed to erase the signs of skin aging from the age of 35+. Its active ingredient is the patented anti-aging complex Kurquma age removing, which stimulates the skin’s self-rejuvenation processes.

Plant Extracts

The power of plants against aging should not be underestimated. Many of them have such a complex composition that they are still not fully studied, but this does not prevent their extracts from being used as effective natural rejuvenating cocktails. However, it is important to deliver them to skin cells without losses.

Faberlic laboratories have developed such a method. Plant cell concentrates are enclosed in biocapsules that deliver them to the deep layers of the epidermis. The Bloom series presents effective anti-aging creams and serums based on the cellular components of tuberose, jasmine, edelweiss, and iris.

Pigmentation and Brightening Agents

One of the signs of skin aging is its color change. It becomes yellowish or earthy. Age spots may also appear.

To prevent unwanted age pigmentation, it is necessary to use sunscreen regularly.

In addition, products with brightening components, such as fruit acids, alpha-arbutin, and plant extracts, give a good effect.

Faberlic Expert includes the «Skin Brightening» line for sun protection and against unwanted pigmentation and the «Radiance and Renewal» program—a three-step system based on fruit acids and enzymes.

Hyaluronic Microspheres

A unique component that allows you to really visually smooth wrinkles. Hyaluronic microspheres are microscopic spheres that use moisture from cosmetics and increase in volume when they get into the skin. Being in the thickness of the epidermis, they fill wrinkles and push them out. With regular use, they can reduce the depth, width, and length of wrinkles, while additionally moisturizing the skin, as they retain moisture.

Retinol

The anti-aging effectiveness of retinol was proven several decades ago, and since then it has been at the top of anti-aging ingredients. But for retinol to have the necessary effect, it is used in sufficiently high doses and requires the participation of a professional cosmetologist.

For supporting home care, products with lower concentrations of retinol are developed, which, nevertheless, have a rejuvenating effect on the skin.

Faberlic presents its option—products with a natural analog of retinol and hyaluronic spheres in the «Youth and Skin Elasticity» program from the Faberlic Expert series. These creams are so effective that they replace rejuvenating salon procedures, mesotherapy, botox, and blepharoplasty.

Today, the best anti-aging creams contain effective components and can be an alternative to salon procedures.