- Hey guys, my name is Razia.
I'm a content creator here from Sydney Australia.
You can find me on YouTube, Instagram,
and TikTok @raziamoe.
Today we're gonna be talking about
the top anti-aging ingredients you need
in your skincare routine, to help keep that skin nice
and youthful for as long as possible.
Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the video,
where we gonna talk about one ingredient
that has been scientifically proven
to literally reverse the signs of aging.
So you don't wanna miss out on that one.
Now let's get started.
When it comes to anti-aging,
the key thing to remember is that prevention is key.
It's always better to prevent something
than it is to treat it.
Aging is no different to that.
The best way to prevent aging in the first place
would be protect your skin from sun damage.
When it comes to looking for a good SPF,
you wanna make sure it has broad spectrum,
which means it's protecting your skin
from both UVA and UVB rays.
UVA rays are the ones that lead to aging,
and UVA rays are actually able to penetrate through windows.
So yeah, even if you're staying indoors all day,
even if you're just taking a quick car trip somewhere,
UVA rays are able to penetrate through the windows.
So it is best to get into the habit of using an SPF daily
to make sure you're decreasing your chances
of sun damage.
And you wanna make sure that the SPF protection level
is 30 or above.
When it comes to sunscreen,
I know traditionally in the past,
sunscreens were really gloppy and thick and would leave
a horrible white cast on the skin,
now thankfully we have a lot of companies
that have been really innovative and they've come up
with some really great sunscreens that are comfortable
to wear all day long and are also really comfortable
When it comes to doing your morning skincare routine,
you wanna go in with your morning skincare,
as you usually would.
Whatever serums and moisturizers you use finish off
with sunscreen and then apply makeup afterwards.
That's the best way to make sure you're getting
great sun protection throughout the day.
Another great sunscreen option is
this one from SkinCeuticals.
It is their Ultra Facial Defense.
And that one also leaves a beautiful finish on the skin.
It doesn't matter how young you are,
when it comes to applying sunscreen,
the younger, the better.
That way you're preventing any sun damage from accumulating
over those years.
And if you are older and you haven't made
a habit of starting to sunscreen,
you can still start wearing sunscreen now
and prevent any future sun damage from occurring.
Another ingredient that that's key to use to prevent aging
and to keep the skin nice and helpful and youthful
for as long as possible, is using antioxidants
in your skincare routine.
Antioxidants are amazing to include in your skincare routine
because they help to protect the skin
from free radical damage.
Free radicals are present in your everyday environment due
to air pollution and other factors like that
and what they do, they break down the skin
and increase your signs of aging as you do get older.
As you get older, your skin's ability to repair itself
and to produce collagen slows down,
which is why it's important to start to use antioxidants,
to help your skin be able to produce extra collagen
and protect itself from this environmental damage.
Vitamin C is one of the most well studied
skincare ingredients that we have available today.
It's a really potent antioxidant that helps
to even out your skin tone, lessen hyperpigmentation,
and also helped to boost collagen production.
So using vitamin C in the morning together with a sunscreen
is one of the best ways you can protect your skin
from any damage it might come across during the day.
When it comes to looking at vitamin C in your skincare,
you wanna look for products that have a concentration of
about 10% or more, 10 to 20% is a good range.
You don't want anything too high,
'cause this can lead to irritation,
but if you stay around that 10% mark, you're good to go.
A great vitamin C option is this one from Alpha-H.
This is the Alpha-H Vitamin C with Grape Seed,
and this is a great serum that you can include
in your everyday morning routine to help give your skin
that extra layer of protection every day.
Other great options include
the SkinCeuticals vitamin C with Ferulic acid.
If you're looking for vitamin C on a budget,
The Ordinary have some great Ascorbic Acid options.
Another powerful antioxidant that you might wanna
incorporate into your skincare your routine
is vitamin B3.
Here we have a video that talks about niacinamide
and the amazing benefits that it has,
if you do wanna check that one out.
Now when it comes to using these products
in your skincare routine, it's important to remember,
that when it comes to skincare, consistency is key.
Unfortunately skincare is not an overnight solution.
You do need to use products constantly
for a considerable amount of time
in order to see the results.
The benefits of skincare will have the biggest impact
in the long run.
So don't lose hope, stay consistent, and I promise you,
your skin will thank you for it later.
Lastly, we have one of the most well-researched ingredients
in skincare today.
This ingredient has also been proven to literally reverse
signs of aging in the skin.
And this incredible ingredient is vitamin A.
Vitamin A is available in your skincare products,
in the form of retinol.
So retinol actually it does two things to the skin.
Firstly, it stimulates your cell receptors
and tells them to increase collagen production,
which helps to boost the thickness of your skin.
As you get older and as your skin starts to age,
your skin slows down its collagen production,
and that results in your skin becoming thinner over time.
Adding retinol to your skincare routine helps to boost
that elasticity in the skin that gives you
that nice youthful look.
Now the second thing that retinol does
in your skincare routine is increase cell turnover.
Now this can be beneficial because it helps
to decrease hyperpigmentation in the skin
and can also be really handy if you're dealing with acne.
Because of the way retinol works
in terms of boosting collagen production
and increasing cell turnover,
over time this can help to reduce the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles.
Unfortunately, retinol does come with its drawbacks.
Retinol can be irritating and drying to the skin
and just to counteract those negative effects,
you wanna make sure you start at a low concentration
and start maybe using it only one to two times a week,
and as your skin gets used to the product,
then you can increase the amount of times you use
it per week, and you can also increase the percentage
or the strength of the retinol that you use as well.
A really great retinol option is
the SkinCeuticals's Retinol 0.5.
SkinCeuticals retinol options are available
in three concentrations, 0.3%, 0.5 and 1%.
Just apply a tiny pea-sized amount
to the tip of your finger,
spread it evenly across the face and rub that one in.
And then you wanna top that off with a good moisturizer,
and this makes sure that your skin doesn't get dried out
from the retinol.
Another tip, if you do have quite sensitive skin,
and you're worried about the retinol drawing you out,
you can apply your moisturizer and then apply the retinol
on top of the moisturizer.
This doesn't reduce the efficiency of the retinol at all,
it just helps your skin be able to tolerate it
a little bit better.
Another great retinol option for beginners is this one
from Skin Institute.
This is their Retinol Serum,
and this is a great option that you can start with,
if you are a beginner to retinol,
and if you're a little bit worried
about your skin's sensitivity and your skin's ability
to handle it.
When it comes to retinol, a little goes a long way.
So just take a pea-sized amount and rub
that evenly across your face.
Another key thing to remember when using retinol
is that it does make your skin more susceptible
to sun damage, so if you are going to be using retinol,
you wanna make sure you're only applying it at night,
and make sure you are applying sunscreen every single day.
If you're not already applying sunscreen,
which hopefully you are,
and if you're gonna start using retinol,
please make sure you do use SPF during the day.
If you're not gonna be protecting your skin from the sun,
well, then all of your skincare products
are basically wasted on the skin.
So make sure you're using SPF.
Make sure you are keeping your skin nice and healthy
and you will see results in the long run.
Let me know what anti-aging products you use
in your skincare routines at the moment,
and if you use any of these products, please let us know.
I hope you enjoyed this video
and thank you so much for Watching.
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