Aging Skin: The Facile Skin Type

Aging Skin: The Wrinkle-Prone Skin Type

Is your skin aging or at risk for premature aging?

In the Baumann Skin Typing system, the aging skin type is called “Wrinkle-Prone” skin. This skin type may have premature aging such as skin thinning, fine lines, sagging and loss of elasticity, and fragility. What age you start looking old depends on many factors that speed aging which we will discuss in this Aging Skin blog.

If you took our skin aging quiz and found out you are a Wrinkle-Prone Baumann Skin Type, we can help you take steps to protect your skin from aging too soon. If you took the quiz already, you can find your dermatologist- recommended skin aging regimen here.

It is not unusual to see the first signs of skin aging in your 20’s if you have had a lot of stress, illness, or sun or pollution exposure.

Is your skin at risk of premature aging?

Aging Skin Types

Eight of the 16 Baumann Skin Types have premature aging or age appropriate aging changes and need antiaging skin care products. Each of these aging skin types is either over 30 years of age and/or has lifestyle habits that speed skin aging.

If you are an Aging Skin Type, you can shop using your Baumann Skin Type Number to build a skin care routine that targets skin aging and other barriers to healthy skin.

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5 Types of Skin Aging

When you look at the biology of skin aging, there are 5 types of skin aging.

Intrinsic Aging

Extrinsic aging

Hormonal Aging

Catabolic Aging

Aging due to Lifestyle Habits

You may not be able to control many of these, but you can have some influence on extrinsic aging and lifestyle habits.

Lifestyle habits that age skin pre-maturely

Lifestyle Habits That Age Skin Prematurely

These habits increase skin aging by activating chemical pathways that cause skin aging:

Eat a lot of sugar

Pollution exposure

Poor diet

Poor sleep habits

Smoking and vaping

Stress

Sun exposure

Tanning bed use

If you have these risk factors, you should start using products with antiaging ingredients now!

We will help you find products right for you from the best medical grade skin care brands.

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Skin Care For An Aging Face

Why Should I Start Using Products To Treat Aging Skin?

Antiaging skin care products can prevent skin aging when started early. The sooner you begin anti-aging skincare products, the more wrinkles you will prevent.

Of course- antiaging skincare involves much more than skincare products. Healthy lifestyle habits help prevent premature aging of the skin.

When To Begin Anti-Aging Skin Care?

Antiaging skincare should begin at age 30.

Some people should begin antiaging skin care in their teens or twenties if they have lifestyle habits that speed skin aging.

Take the skin aging quiz to find out your Baumann Skin Type and see if you need antiaging skin products -even if you are younger than 30 years of age.

If you are a skin type prone to premature aging, we will help you find the best antiaging ingredients for your Baumann Skin Type.

Best Skincare Ingredients for Aging Skin

There are many ingredients to treat aging skin.

Some of these prevent aging and some treat symptoms of aging.

You can prevent these signs of aging skin:

loss of elasticity

sagging

skin thinning

wrinkles

You can reverse premature aging by getting on skin care to treat these issues:

dryness

dull skin

fine lines

thin, fragile skin

uneven skin tone

sun spots and hyperpigmentation

rough texture

Which type of antiaging ingredient to treat symptoms of aging skin depends upon many different factors such as causes of your skin aging, skin type, habits, and which symptoms of aging your skin has.

You can find a list of ingredients in skin care products to treat aging skin here.

Anti Aging Skin Care Routine

The best antiaging skin care routine should contain ingredients that prevent skin aging. These ingredients may include antioxidants, exosomes, retinoids, growth factors, heparan sulfate, defensins, peptides and other ingredients to slow skin aging.

The best antiaging ingredients to use for your aging skin depends upon your Baumann Skin Type.

Your skin care should target all the causes of aging skin and your underlying barriers to skin health.

The order that you apply the products in your skin care regimen is also important. We can help you get the right skincare routine step order. The order that antiaging skincare products are applied determines how well they work, so follow your dermatologist-recommended antiaging skincare routine exactly as prescribed.

Products for Aging Skin

Antiaging skin care is important to help prevent aging skin. If you have a lot of sun exposure or poor lifestyle habits that speed skin aging, you need antiaging skin care ingredients that block the causes of aging skin such as cellular senescence.

The best antiaging skincare products and skin care routine depends upon your Baumann Skin Type® and which skin conditions and barriers to skin health you have that are causing your skin to age prematurely. Using the wrong antiaging skin care is not only a waste of time and money but can also affect your skin’s health and speed skin aging.

It is best to know your Baumann Skin Type before buying antiaging skincare products because these products are expensive and can be harmful if not used properly.

You can easily shop by your skin type-look for your skin type octagon.

Reverse Premature Skin Aging

It is never too late to begin antiaging skin care. These products can reverse premature aging if used properly.

Of course you also need a daily sunscreen to prevent more skin damage.

Can you reverse premature skin aging?

Best Anti-Aging Cream To Reverse Aging

There are many products that claim to be the best antiaging cream. However- ask any dermatologist what are the best antiaging products and they will all tell you the same thing:

Sunscreen

Retinoids

Vitamin C

We do not always think of sunscreen as an antiaging skin care product- but it is the best way to prevent skin aging. Daily use of even a low-level sunscreen of SPF4-10 used every day was shown to reduce lifetime exposure to the sun by 50%! (14)

The best sunscreen for antiaging is the one that you will wear every day- so choose a sunscreen that you like the feel of. We recommend using a SPF every day. Do not depend on a facial foundation or powder with SPF. They are not as effective.

Retinoids are a must! You can read more about how they treat wrinkles here.

The newest and most exciting antiaging ingredient is exosomes.

To see our dermatologists interview cosmetic scientists on the latest antiaging skin care technologies, visit our You Tube channel @SkinTypeSolutions and look for the playlist called Product Talks.

Retinol

Retinol To Treat Aging Skin

The second best antiaging ingredient is a retinoid. Retinol is in the retinoid family but it is not FDA approved to treat aging skin. Interestingly, the prescription strength retinoids like tretinoin that are FDA approved turn into retinol in the skin.

Retinoids are Vitamin A derivatives that are considered the gold standard in evidence-based skincare antiaging products.

Here are our favorite retinol products for beginners:

Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum

$71.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream

$68.00

Add to Cart

SENTE Bio Complete Serum

$118.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream

$80.00

Add to Cart

Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum

$49.50

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive

$54.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit

$59.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream

$158.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin

$119.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum

$71.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream

$68.00

Add to Cart

SENTE Bio Complete Serum

$118.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream

$80.00

Add to Cart

Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum

$49.50

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive

$54.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit

$59.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream

$158.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin

$119.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum

$71.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream

$68.00

Add to Cart

SENTE Bio Complete Serum

$118.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream

$80.00

Add to Cart

Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum

$49.50

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive

$54.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit

$59.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream

$158.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin

$119.00

Add to Cart

Retinol is the most common and most effective form of retinoid in cosmeceuticals and medical-grade antiaging skincare. Avoid using antiaging retinol products that contain large amounts of retinyl palmitate and retinyl linoleate. These retinoid esters are not effective because they do not penetrate well into the skin. Instead, choose products with retinol.

There are many anti-aging retinol products on the market- and the best retinoid for antiaging depends upon your Baumann Skin Type. This is because there are many different formulations and strengths of retinoids. Packaging really matters when it comes to retinol antiaging products. Only choose antiaging retinol products in an airless pump or an aluminum tube and remember to always screw the lid back on to avoid retinol losing its potency.

Antiaging skin care is important to prevent and treat prematurely aging skin.

To make sure you are using the best antiaging skin care products, know your Baumann Skin Type and follow the dermatologist-recommended customized skincare routine for your skin type.

DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek. “Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more. Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals. Sunscreen “We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.” Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup. Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand. Vitamin C Serum “A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging. Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants. Peptides Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.” Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively. This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek. At-Home Peel Pads Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate. “The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.” According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says. Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection. KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids. Emollient Night Cream “In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.” “Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products. Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme “The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.

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