When Should I Start Using Anti-Aging Skincare Products?

Are you currently in your teenage years and 20s and think wrinkles are not a problem you should worry about? Or are you currently in your 30s and felt panic when you saw a few wrinkles appearing magically near your under eye?

Don’t worry! In this post, we will explore this query and hopefully answer some of your confusion about anti-aging products and when to start using them.

When Is The Best Time To Start Using Anti-Aging Skincare Products?

Let’s get straight into the answer; the best time to start using anti-aging products is when you are in your 20s.

When you are a teenager, simple skincare and SPF protection should be sufficient. You can also add acne-related products if you are prone to acne.

When you are in your 20s, you can start to use anti-aging skincare products even when you do not have any signs of aging yet! I’m sure in your 20s, you don’t see wrinkles or pigmentation, right? But an early introduction to anti-aging products can really help to delay and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on our skin.

Why Anti-Aging Skincare Is Important?

Anti-aging skincare is important to combat and reduce the appearance of aging symptoms on the skin. These include fine lines, wrinkles, dark pigmentations, dry skin, and others.

Sure, aging is inevitable, and we should definitely age gracefully in life, but looking youthful even in the golden age is a great thing to have. It’s a great confidence booster, isn’t it? Everyone is searching for that fountain of youth, and anti-aging skincare products are one of the closest things you can get!

However, the most important of all is that we want to avoid looking older than we actually are! External factors like the sun, processed food, and the environment play a huge factor in affecting the skin condition and making aging signs appear faster than we would like.

Therefore, anti-aging skincare products are important to help combat this problem and ensure our skin looks bright and healthy.

What Will Happen If You Use Anti-Aging Skincare Early?

If you are worried about the effects of wearing anti-aging skin too early, fret not! There is no such thing as wearing anti-aging skincare too early!

The truth is, if you start using anti-aging skin products early, say, in your early 20s, chances are you will have less damage done to your skin compared to using the products in your 30s. Incorporating anti-aging products into your skincare routine at an earlier age means that you have a better chance of delaying the first appearance of aging.

Anti-aging products help you achieve the skin radiance you want to have. The active ingredients in anti-aging products can boost hydration and skin tightening capability, which helps you look youthful.

Top 7 of Anti-Aging Skincare Ingredients You Should Know About

Below is the list of anti-aging skincare ingredients you should know about. 

Before purchasing any anti-aging products, do take into account your current skin type. Those with dry skin should stay away from anti-aging products based on oils as the oil will sit on top of the skin. Likewise, those with oily skin should skip oil-based anti-aging products.

If you are unsure, do talk to your dermatologist.  To get quick results, just take the myeppo skin quiz. Answer a few simple questions, and we will assess your skin type and recommend the right sunscreen for you instantly!

1. Retinoids
   Retinoids are vitamin A compounds, also more known as retinol and retinoic acid. Retinoids are important to help repair sun-damaged skin and reduce fine lines. In concentrations of 0.25% or higher, retinoids can increase cell turnover and help to improve skin texture.

2. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)
   Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are popular ingredients often found in exfoliating scrubs, serums, and other skincare products. AHA includes citric acid, glycolic acid, and lactic acid. AHA is important to remove dead skin cells from the skin and prep your skin to absorb other ingredients better.

3. Vitamin C
   Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals. The radicals are the oxygen that breaks down skin cells and can cause wrinkles. 
   
   It is a great ingredient. However, it is important to remember that Vitamin C easily breaks down in the presence of air and sunlight. Anti-aging products that contain vitamin C must be stored in containers and places that protect them from these elements.
   
   Most vitamin c products are in serum forms. Read more on how to apply face serums on myeppo.

4. Tea Extracts
   Love drinking tea for the benefits that it gives you? 
   
   Similarly, a lot of anti-aging products also contain tea extracts! Tea is great as it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Besides, it can also reduce sun damage and collagen breakdown. The most popular tea extract is green tea, but there are also variations of black and oolong tea extracts found in anti-aging creams.

5. Coenzyme Q10 (also known as CoQ10)
   Lack of CoQ10 can result in a reduction of collagen production, which is important for healthy skin. CoQ10 in anti-aging products helps to reduce fine lines around the eyes and protect skin from sun damage. 
   
   CoQ10 is especially important for people over 30 as the body production of this enzyme reduces significantly at that age. If you are in your 30s, it helps to look out for anti-aging products with this ingredient!

6. Niacinamide
   A very popular skincare ingredient, niacinamide, helps to improve skin elasticity and prevent water loss in the skin. It can also fight free radical damage and brighten dark spots.

7. Hyaluronic Acid
   Another popular skincare ingredient that is often found in anti-aging products is hyaluronic acid. It is a famous ingredient often used in moisturizing skincare products as it has the capability to attract water molecules into the skin. When skin is more hydrated, it will look plumper and thus reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Bonus Tip: Don’t Forget Your Sunscreen!

Sunscreen is one of the most important skincare ingredients you must use to protect yourself against sun damage and, consequently, sun spots, pigmentations, and other aging signs. Especially as we live in the sunny and tropical weather in Malaysia, applying sunscreen daily is a must. Remember, using anti-aging products does not excuse us from using sunscreen! 

Choose a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays with at least SPF 30. There are so many variations of sunscreen in the market with different price points for you to choose from. If you are eco-conscious, pick a sunscreen that is certified coral-reef friendly. 

Read more on how to apply sunscreen on myeppo.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know a bit more about the importance of anti-aging products, it’s time to do some research! There are many anti-aging products out there with different types and budgets to suit your taste. 

Check out our anti-aging products at myeppo here, to start your youthful journey.