SKIN -ID EN TICA L iN G REDiEN TS
We’ve been conditioned to think that to
combat dry skin
more
moisture needs to
be added. But that isn’t the case. “Rather,
we need to help skin
retain
the water it
has,” says Begoun. Sun damage, chemical
irritation, over-cleansing, dry air, indoor
heaters, and skin disorders all compro-
mise skin’s barrier. Skin-identical
ingredients mimic substances that keep
the barrier moist and supple.
Look for: labels that include
ceramide, lecithin, glycerin, hyaluronic
acid, sodium PCA, or cholesterol.
AND DON'T FO RGET ABOUT
SU N SCREEN
The best ingredients and
technologies in the world won’t do
anything for your skin ifyou aren’t
shielding it from UV rays. Sunscreen is
also what differentiates a daytime
moisturizer from a nighttime one (the
former includes SPF, the latter does not).
Do you need two separate moisturizers?
Nope— provided you’re using a sunscreen
over your moisturizer every morning.
B E A U T Y
s t y l e
So will you find that fountain of
youth in a tube of moisturizer? Let’s just
say that what’s inside the package
matters more than what’s written on the
outside. There is no one single miracle
ingredient, but a combination of the
right ones are key to a healthy and
radiant complexion.
w h a t’s y o u r ty p e ?
These day and nighttime moisturizers have all the ingredients for your skin type.
CELL-COM M UNICATING
IN G REDIEN TS
The future of anti-
aging may rest with these ingredients,
which communicate to damaged skin
cells, telling them to behave as younger,
healthy skin cells would. “Though this
area of research is still in its infancy, two
easily found cell-communication
ingredients are known to show results:
retinol and peptides,” says Begoun.
“Retinol is the technical name for vitamin
A. It helps promote collagen production
and improves skin tone and elasticity
while warding off fine lines and hyperpig-
mentation. Peptides are amino acid
chains that act as messengers between
skin’s outer and inner layers. They’re also
great water-binding agents.”
Look for: anything that mentions
peptides or retinol.
^ If your skin is
DRY.
..
Use emollient creams and balms.
A.M. Olay Regenerist UV Defense
Regenerating Lotion, SPF 50, $30
P.M. Ole Henriksen Sheer
Transformation Perfecting
Creme, $45
^ If your skin is
NORMAL.
..
Think light lotions and creams.
A.M. Mary Kay Time Wise Day
Solution SPF 25, $30
P.M. Alpha Hydrox Retinol
Night ResQ, $15
^ If your skin is
SENSITIVE.
..
Avoid colors:, fragrances,
and harsh, irritat ing ingredients.
A.M. Obagi Nu-Derm Physical UV
Block SPF 32, $42
P.M. Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture
for Sensitive Skin, $13
^ If your skin is
COMBINATION.
..
Pick out serums, gels, and lotions.
A.M. Aveeno Positively Ageless
Daily Moisturizer, SPF 30, $21
P.M. Clinique Turnaround Concentrate
Visible Skin Renewer, $40
^ Ifyour skin is
OILY.
..
Keep it simple with gels and liquids.
A.M. Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing
Daily Mattifying Lotion, SPF 15, $21
P.M. MD Formulations Moisture
Defense Antioxidant Hydrating Gel, $45
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F i n a l l y a f r e s h b r e a t h f e e l i n g t h a t l a s t s l o n g e r .
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and
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Crest Extra W hite + Scope Outlast.
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