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REVERSING the visible signs of aging is possible with two powerful skincare ingredients, according to an expert.
Nicola Moulton shared tips for boosting hydration, smoothing fine lines, and eradicating blemishes for a youthful appearance.
Moulton is the Head of Editorial at the affordable luxury cosmetics company .
Speaking to The U.S. Sun, she shared the secret to rejuvenating skin.
Moulton recommended restoring the skin’s youthful plumpness by using hyaluronic acid.
The ingredient is naturally produced by the body and is safe to use with most other skincare products
“It's a great one to use alongside salicylic acid (BHA/exfoliator) to help banish fine lines, pigmentation, and stubborn blemishes,” she said.
“When working together they can drench your skin with well-needed hydration to deliver plumped-up skin for a youthful glow.
"Hyaluronic acid can be used by those aged 12 and over.
“It helps the skin to retain moisture without peeling or impacting the skin barrier, which is the risk young people run into if they use heavy hitters too early.”
Moulton said SPF is the “number one ingredient” to use routinely to defy the signs of aging.
However, it’s most effective when used alongside a selection of other beauty routine staples.
Among them is the skin-brightener vitamin C.
“Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant rich ingredient that helps to fight off free radical damage caused by environmental factors such as pollution and blue rays,” she said.
“To really boost the benefits of this ingredient, I recommend using azelaic acid or bakuchiol, which have the same anti-aging effects as Retinol.”
The active ingredients aren’t suitable for young people.
Vitamin C and exfoliants such as BHAs and AHAs shouldn’t be used by anyone under the age of 18 as they can cause unnecessary irritation.
“Retinol is often a much stronger ingredient,” Moulton said.
“We recommend waiting until age 25 and above to ensure you're getting the benefits right when you need it most.
“If used too soon, the benefits of the ingredient could be nullified."
Nicola Moulton previously revealed that skincare doesn’t have to be expensive to be good quality.
She said using more of a product than the recommended guidelines also won’t make it more effective.
Many people don’t pay attention to when their skincare products expire.
However, this is a major problem as an expired product could be less effective or cause adverse reactions.
She added that it’s important to educate yourself on what ingredients can be used together to get the best results for your skin.
