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Top 5 Long-Term Solutions for Healthy Skin

A short-term skincare solution is great to fix beauty issues in a flash, but, oftentimes, it’s the formulas that take longer to work that end up being the best for a person’s skin. Check out this list of five ingredients that effectively boost skin’s health for the long haul.

There are many simple ways to improve skin in the short term. From blush and eye creams to instant wrinkle-smoothers, it’s great to have options for an instant pick-me-up. However, maintaining healthy skin in the long term can be trickier and can take some patience – but it’s well worth it! This excerpt from Skincare-News.com, “5 Solutions That Lead to Healthy Skin Long Term,” offers five ingredients that will keep skin looking and feeling great.

 

Retinoids. Retinoids are truly the gold standard for anti-aging treatments. One of the best reasons to use a retinoid is that it not only prevents problematic skin but it also repairs damage. These well-researched vitamin A-derivatives boost collagen production and cell turnover, which means that retinoids can reduce wrinkles, lines, roughness, dullness and even acne.

 

While retinoids don’t provide instant improvement, they’re incredibly effective in the long term. It may take a few months for skin to adjust to retinoids – they can be irritating – and see noticeable results.

 

For people who aren’t ready to visit the dermatologist just yet – retinoids are only available by prescription – they can try out retinol products, which are available over the counter. They’re less potent than retinoids, but they’re also less irritating.

 

Antioxidants. Antioxidants are great ingredients to add to a skincare regimen long term. The reason? Antioxidants help fight free radicals, which are the primary culprits of sun damage and the development of skin cancer.

 

An antioxidant serum is one of the best ways to deliver potent antioxidants like vitamin C or coffeeberry. A good facial serum packed with concentrated antioxidants and other skin-healthy ingredients is definitely worth splurging on.

                                                                                                                             

Niacinamide. This lesser-known ingredient is a form of vitamin B3, and it may come as a surprise that it’s a superior skin-boosting multi-tasker. Research shows that niacinamide staves off dark spots, effectively hydrates the skin and can help UV-caused DNA damage. It also strengthens the skin barrier by generating more ceramides and fatty acids – important components of the skin barrier. A strong barrier is key because it keeps out irritants and keeps in moisture. Niacinamide is even gentle enough for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

 

View the full list of 5 beneficial ingredients for healthy skin long-term at Skincare-News.com.

 

http://www.skincare-news.com/a-7130-5_Solutions_That_Lead_to_Healthy_Skin_Long_Term.aspx

 

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