What really works in the anti-aging industry
The anti-aging industry is booming. Here's what a dermatologist says truly works to protect and preserve your skin.
The anti-aging industry is booming. Here's what a dermatologist says truly works to protect and preserve your skin.
The anti-aging industry is booming. Here's what a dermatologist says truly works to protect and preserve your skin.
The anti-aging products market is projected to surpass $108 billion by 2033, with creams, serums and treatments promising to turn back the clock.
Dr. Rosemarie Ingleton, a board-certified dermatologist with more than 20 years of experience, says interest in anti-aging has grown significantly, with younger clients now seeking preventive measures like Botox and lip enhancements.
"People were very private before," says Ingleton. "Now, people are so much more open. Everything is in magazines, everything is online ... and so the stigma is being removed."
She warns people to be cautious of marketing claims, noting that no cream can eliminate wrinkles but may reduce their appearance and improve skin texture.
"Read your packaging, and if it sounds like it's a little too much bragging going on, it's probably because it's not real," says Ingleton.
The most effective way to prevent signs of aging, according to Ingleton, is daily sunscreen use with a minimum SPF of 30.
For an enhanced skin care routine, she recommends incorporating fruit acids, vitamin C for antioxidant protection, and peptides to support collagen and skin plumping.
鈥淢y trifecta is: Wash your face, put an antioxidant on and then put a sunscreen on,鈥� says Ingleton.
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