Are Antiaging Creams Necessary or a Myth? Let's discover with NUME-Lab Switzerland

Can a Moisturizer Alone Prevent Skin Aging?

Not just any moisturizer. But, an anti-aging moisturizer formulated with the right active ingredient can prevent skin aging and reduce already existing signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, loss of elasticity, etc. 

So, moisturization alone will keep your skin plump and perhaps temporarily make it look more youthful. However, it’s the active ingredients in a cream that can actually make a long-term difference. 

Unfortunately, only a few ingredients have shown scientifically-backed evidence of having an anti-age effect such as reducing wrinkles, fading dark spots, boosting collagen and elastin, and improving skin elasticity

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Opt for Science-Backed Anti-Aging Ingredients

Skin ages prematurely because collagen and elastin start breaking down as we grow older. Additionally, the free radicals damage from pollutants and UV rays our skin is exposed to daily contributes to the problem. 

So, when choosing the best antiaging moisturizer, remember these 3 functions:

For damage that’s already visible, the only products worth buying are retinoids, retinols and AHA exfoliating skincare

This kind of skincare will very slow peel the skin and help the skin turning over.

Vitamin A (Retinol)

According to a 2020 research on the anti-aging effects of retinol:

“Skin hyperpigmentation, unevenness, and wrinkles gradually decreased over the course of treatment, both on the left and right parts of the face.”

The power of vitamin A or retinoids comes from their collagen-boosting mechanism, which efficiently fills out fine lines and visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Another PubMed study clearly confirmed this collagen-boosting property of retinol:

“Four weeks of retinoic acid and retinol treatments both increased epidermal thickness, and upregulated genes for collagen type 1 (COL1A1), and collagen type 3 (COL3A1) with corresponding increases in procollagen I and procollagen III protein expression. Facial image analysis showed a significant reduction in facial wrinkles following 12 weeks of retinol application.Learn more about this ingredient in our retinoid guide.

Check more about Vitamin A here.

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SPF (Sunscreen)

Experts don’t agree on much when it comes to anti-aging skincare and they see the entire subject as controversial, but they do agree on one thing – sunscreen is your best bet at keeping youthful skin. 

Why?

Because SPF protects from the skin-damaging UVA and UVB rays which cause permanent skin damage. Damage from sun rays is accumulative and it will eventually surface in the form of premature wrinkles, dry skin, dark spots, and even more dangerous skin diseases like melanoma. 

So, use sunscreen with at least 30 SPF, regardless if it’s a sunny or a cloudy day. Start this habit early on and keep it up regularly. 

Antioxidants (Vitamin C or Vitamin E)

Pollutants in the food, the air you breathe, and your environment, together with UV rays, release free radicals that age your skin prematurely. To fight off these free radicals, we need antioxidants – both internally and externally – in our skin products. 

Some great additions of antioxidants in your anti-aging moisturizers are vitamin C and vitamin E. Vitamins and SPF cream belong in the “protective” category of anti-aging ingredients.

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Peptides

Copper peptides are amino acids that are essential for skin health. So, they’re another great ingredient that boosts collagen and elastin production. 

The most notable anti-aging property of peptides is their ability to preserve and strengthen your skin’s natural barrier, making it less prone to aging signs.

Hyaluronic Acid

Last but not least, we have Hyaluronic Acid – an ingredient used for deep hydration and moisturization. The use of hyaluronic acid in anti-aging skin creams is controversial in terms of its long-term effects. However, it can definitely make your skin look plump, fuller, and fresher in the short term.

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AHAs (for example glycolic acid)

Next, we have alpha-hydroxy acids or AHAs. They belong to the “exfoliator” category and help skin cell regeneration, unveiling a new and fresh skin layer, with fewer fine lines and imperfections. 

However, AHAs aren’t usually added to moisturizers. They work better in serums or peels. Be especially careful when mixing AHAs and retinoids, as combined they might cause skin irritations.

Anti-Aging Myths vs. Truths

Now, let’s debunk some commonly spread myths related to anti-aging cosmetics:

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Myth 1: Expensive equals better

Truth: Not really. You should care about the active ingredients in a product, their concentrations, and the lack of harmful ingredients when choosing your best cream. The price can be a pointer, but not always.

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Myth 2: Sunscreen is for summer only

Truth: Sunscreen is a year-long product, all day, every day. The sooner you make this a habit, the healthier and younger your skin will stay.

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Myth 3: The more the better

Truth: You don’t need 20 different anti-aging products to take care of aging skin. In fact, please don’t do that on skin that needs extra nutrition, not stripping down. We’re all about skinimalism, especially when it comes to mature skin. Choose less, but choose quality!

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Myth 4: It’s all genes

Truth: Although your genetics will play a part in how quickly and visibly your skin ages, it’s not all that matters. Bad genetics can definitely be helped out with a little bit of care and effort. Your diet, environment, stress levels, physical exercise, and skincare regime all play their part in your skin health.

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Myth 5: Any moisturizer will work

Truth: When it comes to anti-aging, moisturizing actives are just an addition, but they’re definitely not the right ones for the job. A normal moisturizer will do just that – moisturize. For anti-aging benefits, you need a cream rich in retinoids, antioxidants, peptides, and SPF.

So, Are Anti-Aging Creams Really Necessary?

We would say YES. But, we aren’t talking about your everyday moisturizer. We’re talking about best anti-aging creams and  best antiaging skincare products with science-backed active ingredients like retinol, AHAs or natural ingredients like snail mucin naturally containing glycolic acid, peptides and all necessary to regenerate the skin.

Those are necessary, and they do work especially if backed by Biotech.

Did you know?

Snail Mucin is naturally rich in AllantoinGlycolic acid, Hyaluronic acid, proteins (collagen and elastin), peptides, and antioxidants.

The complex composition of snail mucin and its ability to increase the production of new skin cells, prevent the death of existing skin cells, and enable the regeneration of skin cells.
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Guided by our passion to formulate skincare that fits literally everyone, we’ve created backed by one of the best Swiss Skincare Lab and through Biotech our Advanced Renewal Face Cream with Snail Mucin Extract – an all-in-one solution for aging skin, targeting:

  • dull skin and uneven texture
  • dark spots, sun spots
  • skin irritation
  • adult acne
  • fine lines and wrinkles
  • dry skin

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