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Tips from the expert to help you put your best face forward.
BEST FOR DAY:
These should be lighter and include:
Tip: Use a day cream with SPF year-round. You don’t realize how much exposure you get through windows, getting in and out of the car, etc.
Sunscreen
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Vitamin C
Ingredients to look for:
BEST FOR NIGHT:
Retinol
Alpha-hydroxy acids
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Hyaluronic acid (HA)
Vitamin E
Resveratrol
Ceramides
Glycerin
Lactic acid
Retinol (a vitamin A derivative)
Anti-aging, it helps with fine lines, wrinkles and brown spots. It evens out and brightens skin tone.
Beware: This over-the-counter agent is powerful and can cause irritation. Start with a very small amount three times a week and increase as tolerated. If you have sensitive skin, be especially careful.
Sunscreen
Look for a cream with long-acting sunscreen. This means a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
Vitamin C
It brightens skin, evens pigmentation and increases cell melanin to protect from the sun.
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAS) and beta-hydroxy acids (citric and other fruit acids)
Good for dull or ashy looking skin, they gently exfoliate and soften skin and help the cream to penetrate your skin.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that moisturizes skin and brightens complexion.
Hyaluronic acid (HA)
Helps with fine lines, wrinkles, skin pigment issues; it absorbs moisture to plump your skin.
Resveratrol
An antioxidant that helps with stress.
FOR DRY AND SENSITIVE SKIN...
Ceramides
These are natural proteins in the outer layers of the skin that keep moisture in and protect skin from environmental toxins. Older and sensitive skin tends to have less ceramides.
Glycerin
A natural humectant (moisturizer) that repairs skin.
Lactic acid
An exfoliant that removes the outer layer of dead skin cells, allowing moisturizers to better penetrate the skin.
For more tips like this, visit health.clevelandclinic.org
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FOR BOTH DAY AND NIGHT!
Facial Cream
Finding the Right
WHAT INGREDIENTS SHOULD I AVOID?
If you have oily, acne-prone skin, avoid oils, waxes and petrolatum. They are heavy and can plug pores and make acne worse. Look for the word noncomedogenic on the bottle.
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Methylparabens/parabens
Cosmetic preservatives that cause allergies and block the pores.
Fragrances and perfumes
They can cause skin irritation and allergy.
Retinoic acid
An anti-aging ingredient that can irritate your skin.
Salicylic acid
Another exfoliant that can irritate sensitive skin.