Ironed Out: Anti-Ageing Ingredients
Doctors and skin care experts shed light on the scientific ingredients that keep time on your side
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Anti-Ageing Ingredients
Doctors and skin care experts shed light on the scientific ingredients that keep time on your side
Shop Anti-AgeingWe've all banked the buzzwords - but how do our go-to time-halting heroes actually function as fountains of youth? Here, we consult beauty experts and the brains behind our doctor-led brands to smooth out the science behind the best anti-ageing ingredients - and advise on how to work them into your routine.
Retinol
I like to think of retinol as the ultimate multi-tasking nutrient for the skin, making it a must-have in any routine
"Retinoids work at a deep cellular level, helping to boost collagen and elastin production, reduce cellular ageing, reduce pore congestion and regulate sebum production, whilst also stabilising pigment and acting as an anti-inflammatory. Treat Tincture is our hero anti-ageing serum, designed to deliver a modern form of vitamin A – Granactive Retinoid – into the deeper skin layers while you sleep. This ingredient works best at night and is a multitasking magician when it comes to skin health, improving texture, tone, pigment, pore size, collagen and elasticity. Avoid layering with: Benzoyl Peroxide – it cancels out retinol; AHA/BHAs, which can over-dry and irritate; use Vitamin C with caution.
Decree
Treat Tincture 30ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
LIXIRSKIN
Night Switch Retinol 1% Serum 15ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Trish McEvoy
Beauty Booster Retinol Eye Cream 15ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Chantecaille
Retinol Intense+ 50ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Vitamin C
A natural exfoliant, vitamin C helps increase cell turnover when used regularly – a function which slows as skin ages
"An antioxidant like Vitamin C – when potent enough in a product – performs a firming and defending action. BioLumin-C Serum is formulated with advanced technology to deliver more Vitamin C into skin, outperforming other Vitamin C products (including those formulated at higher concentrations)."
Avoid layering with: Other acids (Glycolic, Salicylic, Lactic, AHA/BHAs), or Benzoyl Peroxide – these reduce Vitamin C's efficacy and can cause irritation.
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Serum 30ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
LIXIRSKIN
Vitamin C Paste 50ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Dermalogica
Age Reversal Eye Complex 15ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Omorovicza
Daily Vitamin C 30ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Patchology
FlashPatch® Illuminating Eye Gels 5 Pack
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Galactoarabinan
A revolutionary ingredient for clients who look for natural solutions in skin care
"I am really into Galactoarabinan, which is derived from the larch tree. It causes more cell turnover than glycolic or lactic acid, but unlike acids – which can be irritating and tricky to use daily – Galactoarabinan is also an anti-inflammatory. Therefore, you get the benefit from all that cell turnover without the risk of redness! I also love it as a natural solution for uneven pigment and sun damaged skin - a staple ingredient in my anti-ageing creams and serums."
Hyaluronic Acid
A single gram of this wonder ingredient can hold up to six litres of water
"Hyaluronic Acid is loved by our skin because it is naturally occurring in the body. It assists in binding hydration to the skin's cell structure in order to keep it hydrated – but its production can be impacted by modern life and the natural ageing process. Luckily, it's also a versatile ingredient and can be incorporated into your routine in a number of ways – although I recommend sticking to one topical hyaluronic acid product, as overkill can have the adverse effect and result in areas of dryness."
Dr Sebagh
Instant Fix Eye Lift Gel 15ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Dermalogica
Active Moist Moisturiser 100ml
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Ask A Liberty Expert
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