Dr. Núria Escoda, with more than 25 years of experience in Aesthetic Medicine and Nutrition, talks about the use of anti-aging creams and the perfect time to start using them. From her point of view, there are several active ingredients that are very useful when we seek to prevent and treat skin aging at any age. Some of them are:
- Sunscreen: it is one of the best cosmetics when looking to prevent skin aging. It is essential to use it since childhood.
- Topical retinoic acid: it is considered one of the essential anti-aging products for the skin, both for cell renewal and to control the secretion of oil so typical of youth.
- Hyaluronic acid: is one of the greatest moisturizers in existence. It is incorporated in creams or other cosmetics in gel form. It is very useful to keep the skin hydrated at any age, regardless of the appearance of comedones or pimples.
- Vitamin C, glycolic acid and saccholic acid: they renew the surface of the skin, improving impurities and providing radiance. The three active ingredients are indicated from adolescence and can be used at any age. You can choose one of the three depending on your skin type.
At what age is it advisable to start using anti-aging creams?
This type of cream can be used from about 25 years of age, which is when our body begins to age. Preventing the appearance of imperfections in time will help the signs of aging to be minimized and appear later.
Do anti-aging components affect young skin in a negative way?
The components mentioned at the beginning do not affect negatively at all, but help to prevent these signs of aging. However, in young skin, especially acne-prone skin, it is important to avoid creams with a high fat or oil content, as they can clog the pore and cause more problems.
For young skin with an oily tendency, non-comedogenic creams are usually recommended. These creams moisturize, protect and repair the skin without causing problems. This group also includes make-up and sunscreens.
Tips for caring for young skin
Moisturizing, exfoliating and protecting the skin is essential, both for young skin and for skin that is beginning to mature. It is also important to ensure that the cream base is appropriate for the skin type, depending on whether it is dry, oily or combination. The specialist in Aesthetic Medicine will recommend the right type of principle for each person’s skin type. In this way, they will be effective.
How important is prevention?
Prevention is extremely effective in the treatment of skin impurities. This action delays the appearance of the signs of aging and diminishes them. Dr. Escoda studies the skin and carefully chooses the type of cosmetic for each person. The most effective diagnosis is the one that is indicated for the type of skin, and for this a previous diagnosis is essential.