The First Things to Do When You Start Seeing Wrinkles
At some point, we all begin to develop little creases in our skin. Here's what the experts say to do next to strengthen your complexion and keep it firm for the years ahead.
By Kari Molvar
Upgrade Your Day and Night Creams
(Or start using them if you don't already!) Opt for a day cream with vitamin C—an anti-aging superhero ingredient that fends off daily damage from wrinkle-accelerating free radicals—and a broad-spectrum SPF level 30 or higher (or apply sunscreen separately). Wexler swears by EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, which has a completely transparent finish. At night, go for a thicker, more emollient cream, since your skin naturally loses moisture while you sleep (dryness accentuates a crepey effect), plus a retinol-and-peptide serum to "help soften the look of fine lines" and give "a smoother, firmer look to the skin," Wexler says (her pick: First Aid Beauty's FAB Skin Lab Retinol Serum 0.25% Pure Concentrate).
Published 07/10/2018