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10 Best Products for Preventing Fine Lines & Wrinkles
We’ve put together a GHS curated regimen of skin care products for treating fine lines and wrinkles. We only link to products that we absolutely believe in. We’ve chosen the below products based on the necessary ingredients needed to provide successful results, and all products are paraben-free, sulfate-free, and phthalate-free.
WHY WE LOVE THIS CLEANSER
Cleanses without stripping your skin of its natural oils (sebum). Plus, it's rich in yummy antioxidants like African red tea extract and vitamin C to jump start a bright and even skin tone.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
✔ Glycerin
✔ Essential Oils
USE AS YOUR AM & PM CLEANSER
Cleanse 2x daily and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, vegan
PRICE: $$
WHY WE LOVE THIS EXFOLIATOR
This anti-aging exfoliator gently exfoliates your skin accelerating skin cell renewal and lipid production. Gentle exfoliation not only results in a smoother, brighter complexion, but it also increases your skin's natural ability to retain moisture.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Glycerin
✔ Lactic Acid (AHA)
✔ Aluminum Oxide Crystals
✔ Jojoba Oil
USE AFTER CLEANSER IN YOUR PM ROUTINE
In the evening only a few times a week, exfoliate with this cream after removing makeup and cleansing. Massage onto skin for 1 to 2 minutes and then rinse off. This exfoliator will also allow deeper penetration of the products you put on after.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
PRICE: $$$$
WHY WE LOVE THIS ESSENCE
A 6 ingredient anti-aging essence that improves your skin's firmness, texture, and complexion. This vegan and cruelty-free essence preps your skin for all the hydration delivering products to follow. Amazing for all skin types - not just dry skin.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Green Tea Leaf Extract
✔ Glycerin
USE AFTER TONER IN YOUR AM & PM ROUTINE
After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount of essence to face and neck 2x daily. Continue with serums.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, vegan
PRICE: $$$$
WHY WE LOVE THIS NIGHT SERUM
A glycolic acid (the most powerful and popular AHA) serum that accelerates skin cell renewal increasing dry skin's ability to retain moisture. This product is also great for fighting acne, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, and general anti-aging.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Glycolic Acid
✔ Glycerin
✔ Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
USE AFTER TONING OR ESSENCE 2-3X WEEKLY IN YOUR PM ROUTINE
After cleansing, toning, and essence, apply in the evening only as the first serum in your routine (other serums will penetrate deeper after this one). Apply a small amount to your face and neck (chest and back of hands too if you're feeling crazy). Do NOT mix with retinol products.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
PRICE: $$$$
WHY WE LOVE THIS VITAMIN C & E SERUM
Fades mild to moderate discoloration while also delivering protective anti-aging against free-radicals and providing hydration benefits. Multitasking at its finest.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
✔ Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
✔ Ferulic Acid
USE AFTER EXFOLIATOR & AHA SERUMS IN YOUR AM & PM ROUTINE
After cleansing, exfoliating, and toning, apply 3 to 5 drops of this serum 2x daily. Follow up with a moisturizer.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
PRICE: $$$$
WHY WE LOVE THIS HA SERUM
Increases your skin's hyaluronic acid levels up to 30%. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant meaning it draws moisture to itself. A critical ingredient for anti-aging since it replenishes hydration to dehydrated skin.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
✔ Proxylane™
✔ Glycerin
✔ Licorice Root Extract
✔ Purple Rice Extract
USE AS LAST SERUM IN YOUR AM & PM ROUTINE
After cleansing, toning, and essence, apply this serum to your face, neck, and the back of your hands 2x daily. If using a retinol or AHA serum, apply after. If using a vitamin C or vitamin E serum, apply after. Follow up with a moisturizer.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
PRICE: $$$$
Why we love this retinol cream
This anti-aging retinol cream fades hyperpigmentation in addition to minimizing fine lines and wrinkles as well as promoting skin cell renewal and collagen creation.
Use after serums 2-3x weekly in your PM routine
Apply this cream after serums at night only a few times a week and gradually increase to every evening. Since retinol makes your skin more sensitive to UV rays, never apply in the morning, and always wear sunscreen (at least 20 spf) when using a retinol product.
If you are new to using retinol, it is recommended to start with a retinol 0.3 to establish skin tolerance, and then work your way up to a retinol 0.5 and eventually retinol 1%. We recommend starting out with the following: SkinMedica
Age Defense Retinol Complex .25
Key ingredients for fine lines & wrinkles
✓ Retinol
✓ Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
✓ Vitmain E (Tocopherol)
Certified: paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
Price: $$$$
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WHY WE LOVE THIS EYE CREAM
This peptide rich eye-cream helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes by hydrating your eye area, stimulating the production of collagen, and working to improve circulation around your eyes which also helps minimize your dark circles.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Peptides
✔ Antioxidants (Vitamin A, E & K)
✔ Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
USE AFTER SERUMS IN YOUR AM & PM ROUTINE
Apply 1/2 a pea-sized amount under your eye and above the crease of your eyelid 2x daily. Do not rub in - instead, lightly pat with your fingertips for optimal absorption.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, gluten-free
PRICE: $$$$
WHY WE LOVE THIS MOISTURIZER
This moisturizer not only restores hydration to your skin, but it also fights free-radical damage and strengthens your skins's lipid layer. Your skin's lipids create a natural barrier that prevents moisture from escaping and restores your skin's youthful elasticity. A healthy lipid layer and repaired free-radical damage leads to an improvement in elasticity and moisture levels, leaving your skin supple, healthy and radiant.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Glycerin
✔ Ceramides
✔ Vitmain E (Tocopherol)
✔ Essential Oils
USE AFTER SERUMS AND EMULSIONS IN YOUR AM & PM ROUTINE
After cleansing, toning, essence, serums, and emulsions (lighter lotions), apply this moisturizer to your face and neck 2x daily.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free
PRICE: $$$$
WHY WE LOVE THIS FACIAL OIL
Organic 100% argan oil containing essential fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin E. Argan oil seals in moisture delivered by all prior steps in your skin care routine and is recommended for dry skin specifically because of it's high concentration of oleic acid fatty acids.
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES
✔ Argan Oil
USE AS FINAL STEP IN YOUR AM & PM ROUTINE
After cleansing, toning, essence, serum, emulsions, lotions, and creams, apply this argan oil as the last step in your skin care routine 2x daily. You can wear makeup on top of argan oil, but if you prefer a matte makeup look, only apply at night.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, organic, vegan
PRICE: $$
WHY WE LOVE THIS SUNSCREEN
Great for all skin types (yes, even sensitive skin), this non-comedogenic sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays without clogging your pores, and it has matte finish (aka shine free!).
KEY INGREDIENTS FOR UV PROTECTION
✔ Zinc Oxide
✔ Octinoxate
USE AS THE FINAL STEP IN YOUR AM ROUTINE
After moisturizing, apply this sunscreen to your face and neck - reapply at least every 2 hours if you will be in the sun all day.
CERTIFIED: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, organic, gluten-free
PRICE: $$
BONUS: Dr. Dennis SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro
PROFESSIONAL TOOL
HOW IT WORKS
This cruelty-free FDA cleared LED light tool has 3 treatment settings:
- Anti-aging is the red light therapy
- Anti-aging and acne fighting is the red and blue light therapy
- Acne fighting is the blue light therapy
WHY WE LOVE IT
Unlike some other popular LED light tools, with SpectraLite maximum surface area is covered on your face, requiring no work on your end. So, instead of having to consistently move a smaller LED light tool around to cover each area of your face (which can take 20+mins), you get it all done in 3 minutes, and it's comfortable to wear.
AT HOME USE
Prior to use, cleanse your face.
STEP 1: Place SpectraLite comfortably over your face and secure the strap around your head.
STEP 2: Turn on SpectraLite by pressing the power button for two seconds.
STEP 3: Select the light setting and use for the programmed treatment time of three minutes. It automatically shuts off after three minutes. Use daily. Optimal results occur after a 10-week course of treatment.
STEP 4: Follow with a serum and moisturizer of your choice.
PRICE: $$$$ SEE MORE PROFESSIONAL TOOLS
Want more recs?
Check out these pages for other wrinkle prevention tips and products:
- How to Prevent Fine Lines & Wrinkles - Causes, Treatments, & Top Ingredients
- 10 Best Cruelty-Free Products for Preventing Fine Lines & Wrinkles
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