What age to start vitamin c, niacinamide, peptide, retinol | dermatologist suggests

Is there a correct age to start active ingredients?

▪️It is best to be conservative when it comes to skin care as it’s not about intensity but the consistency which makes the difference.

▪️Nowadays even teenagers want a 10 step routine which is completely unnecessary.

▪️So when should you start using skin care actives? Here is a quick guide

✅Vitamin C
It has brightening benefits along with antioxidants effects
⌛️ start after 25 years of age

✅Niacinamide
It is a vitamin B3 with multiple benefits like reducing sebum production , increasing ceramide synthesis , reducing melanosome transfer and has anti inflammatory properties
⌛️start in twenties

✅salicylic acid
It is a beta hydroxy axy acid which gets concentrated in oil forming glands on the skin .
Helps in controlling acne, blackheads and whiteheads
⌛️use only when necessary, can be used by teenagers also

✅Retinol
There is always a debate regarding the right age to start retinol. Remember that just by starting retinol early , you are not slowing process of ageing. Till 25 , the collagen breakdown hasn’t begun. So it is futile to use it in teens and want twenties for it slow ageing benefits
⌛️use after 25 years of age

✅Peptides
Peptides are humectants which pull water to upper surface of skin. They also send signals to skin to produce more collagen.
⌛️start after 35

✅AHA
Alpha hydroxy Acadia cause gentle exfoliation of the skin. This exposure younger looking fresher skin and also stimulates skin to make more collagen. Cell turnover significantly slows down after 40 years of age making skin look dry and dull.
⌛️ start after 35

⚠️Disclaimer: For educational and public awareness purposes only. Please consult with a physician or dermatologist in your area regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options.

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