Timeless Beauty: Unveiling Tried and True Anti-Aging Facial Routine

Red Light Therapy (Handheld or Mask)

Low-level red-light wavelengths are used in red light therapy (RLT), a therapeutic approach, to help cure skin diseases like psoriasis, wrinkles, scars and acne. Red Light Therapy can help increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and increase levels of collagen.

Red light treatment is believed to function by affecting the mitochondria, which are your body's cells' "power plant." Increased energy allows other cells to perform tasks like skin healing, stimulation of new cell growth, and skin renewal more effectively. More precisely, particular cells are made to work by light wavelengths that they absorb.

For a predetermined amount of time, red and near-infrared light are repeatedly applied to your skin to provide red light therapy (RLT). According to 2013 research, red light has low wavelengths that do not produce heat and can penetrate the skin between 1 and 2 millimeters.

There are handheld red light therapy devices that are very affordable and are meant to be used on the face and neck. A handheld is a great way to try out red light therapy before investing in a mask. On the more expensive side, there are red light therapy masks that are meant to be worn on face for a specific period of time a day. The mask has different light options, depending what skin issues you are targeting. The best times to use a red light therapy mask is either when you first wake up while still lying in bed or before you go to bed at night. I would recommend using the mask or handheld for ten minutes a day morning or night or two ten-minute sessions a day. Make sure you use it on clean skin.

Derma Roller

With good reason, dermal rolling has become quite popular in the skincare community lately. The process, also known as microneedling, offers numerous advantages, including plumping lips and de-puffing under-eye bags. It can also help products like serums or creams absorb into the skin.

Dermarolling is the process of utilizing a facial roller with hundreds of tiny needles to make small holes in the skin. This is beneficial because the skin's micro-injuries cause the production of collagen and elastin to increase dramatically in order to compensate for the lost structure throughout the healing process, giving the complexion a tighter, more youthful appearance.

Take good care of your skin and general well-being by regularly cleaning and disinfecting your gadget. Inspect it regularly to ensure it’s clean and free of rust and bent needles.

Retinol

Retinoids, which are all derived from vitamin A, are the group of chemicals that include retinols. Your body produces it naturally, and it helps to promote cell turnover, which in turn helps to stimulate the formation of collagen, a protein that increases firmness and elasticity, and lessen wrinkles and fine lines. It is also a tried-and-true remedy for hyperpigmentation and acne. It is excellent for anti-aging!

Differin Gel is a retinoid treatment that is great for acne.

The skin's collagen levels start to decline more quickly in your thirties. But almost all ages can reap the rewards of the retinol. Retinol is the strongest retinoid available without a prescription. Lastly, retinol works best when used at night, and if applied in the morning, it is highly recommended to apply sunscreen afterwards.

Retinol starts to work in your cells right away, but it will take several weeks before you see an improvement in the look and feel of your skin. In fact, your skin condition may look worse at first as you adjust to the new regimen.

I personally like to use a retinol eye cream and a retinol face cream before bed on a clean, exfoliated face.

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