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Is it ever too early to start an anti-aging skincare routine?
According to board-certified dermatologic surgeon Dr. Dendy Engelman, the answer is no.
Michele Henry, and Shani Darden, a licensed celebrity esthetician and founder of Shani Darden Skincare.
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Meet the Experts
Below, find a step-by-step anti-aging skincare routine recommended and approved by top skin experts.
Morning Routine
Step 1: Cleanser
Start a new day with equally fresh skin.
Step 3: Vitamin C Serum
Next up?
Darden says a vitamin C formula is best.
“Vitamin C is an antioxidantthat protects your skin from sun damage and free radicals,” she says.
“I like to follow up with an oil-free sunscreen that hydrates but does not clog your pores.”
If that weren’t reason enough, vitamin C also helps even out and brighten your complexion.
Look for skin-loving ingredients like soothingrosehip oiland conditioningsea buckthorn oil.
Our team lovesthis optionfrom Allies of Skin thanks to its fluffy texture and ingredient list.
Aside from being effective, the texture is amazing: silky, smooth, and ultra-light.
“Sun exposure depletes the collagen in your skin and can cause issues with pigmentation,” Darden explains.
For an easy-to-apply option that wears well under makeup, check out our favorite sunscreen fromShiseido.
“For those concerned aboutchemical sunscreens, look for products that do not contain oxybenzone,” Engelman suggests.
“Double-cleanse,” Engelman advises.
To properly double-cleanse, apply an oil-based option before you lather up with a gel-based cleanser.
Engelman recommends something like Biologique’sLotion P50 range, which exfoliates and tones the skin with phenol andsalicylic acid.
It will also help to decrease pigmentation by cellular turnover," she explains.
It’s specifically formulated to trigger collagen and elastin production.
Blue tansy and german chamomile diminishes redness and avocado seed oil plumps up skin.
Step 4: Exfoliating Serum
AHAssuch asglycolic acidare great for exfoliating, says Engelman.
Sunday Riley’sGood Geneslactic acidoption hydrates the skin while also brightening it.
Licorice and lemongrass help illuminate dark spots while prickly pear extract soothes skin.
We prefer to use it every few nights on top of the Luna sleeping oil and under a moisturizer.
Drunk Elephant’sProtinilightweight cream is like a green smoothie from your skin.
Step 6: Eye Treatment
Eye cream is an absolute must.
“I will use an eye cream to brighten and hydrate theunder-eye area,” echoes Darden.
If you need extra hydration, it’s possible for you to add ahyaluronic acid serumbefore your moisturizer."
Our experts suggest adding this step after your toner.
Though it may be effective for better product penetration, Henry warns against misuse.
