The Role of Clean Skincare in Anti-Aging
Beauty
May 09, 2024
Author: Doré
Beauty
May 09, 2024
The Role of Clean Skincare in Anti-Aging
Author: Doré
There is no more popular promise in today’s beauty industry than “anti-aging.” Go to any beauty supplier and you’ll see rows and rows of products promising anti-aging benefits. At Doré, we fully embrace the fact that aging is a natural and beautiful part of life.We don’t think the goal is to fight aging. Instead, we want to give our skin the best chance at looking its best for as long as possible. Our goal is to embrace the natural journey of life, while keeping our skin looking and feeling good. Our recommendation for great looking skin is gentle, clean beauty. Simply put, clean beauty means skincare that doesn't contain toxic ingredients linked to harmful health effects. The popularity of clean beauty is only increasing as we learn more about the science of industrial ingredients and the benefits that a clean routine can have on your skin and your health. Below we’ve outlined the best tips and tricks for incorporating clean beauty to achieve your skin focused aging goals.What ages our skin?While aging is a natural part of life, there are several factors that can accelerate your skin’s natural pace of aging.Sun damageSun damage is one of the biggest culprits. When UV light hits our skin, it breaks down collagen and elastic tissue, leading to weakened and sagging skin, discoloration and sunspots.Dry SkinWhen our skin is dry, it starts to, well, shrivel. This means that any existing wrinkles become more visible to the naked eye, and it even causes some new wrinkles to form.Good Ol’ AgeAs we age, we naturally lose a little bit of collagen every year. The decrease in collagen leads to more fine lines and some sagging in the skin as it loses its elasticity.Not Taking Care of Our SkinOverall skin health is a direct reflection of how well you’ve taken care of it throughout your lifetime. That’s why developing a consistent skincare routine is so important for keeping your skin in great shape: there is little you can do to see results in one day, but consistency is one of the most effective ways to see skin thrive as you age.StressStress, too, leaves its mark on our skin through dark circles, fatigue and wrinkles. Managing stress and learning methods to cope with it can help protect your skin in the long run.How to Support Your SkinThe good news is it’s never too late to start supporting your skin. Each decade of life has its own tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy glow.In Your TwentiesYour twenties lay the foundation for future skin health, and the most important thing is to prioritize applying SPF. Research shows that most of the sun damage to our skin happens in our twenties, so try to get ahead of it through consistent use of SPF.Cleansing and exfoliation are also important to begin incorporating into your routine. When it comes to cleansing, just remember to not sleep with your makeup on, as tempting as it might be. This blocks pores and causes breakouts. Then don’t forget to exfoliate to keep your skin looking fresh and glowing and to reveal those new skin cells.Finally, start incorporating one product now to preemptively boost collagen levels. Pick one serum or moisturizer that is loaded with collagen boosting active ingredients, and then you’ll be set with a healthy foundation of skincare.In Your ThirtiesThe first signs of aging often appear in your thirties, making hydration and targeted treatments crucial.First, replace foaming cleansers that dry out your skin with more oil- or milk-based cleansers.Second, find a hydrating cream to ramp up your skin’s overall moisture and get an active serum to look after your skin.Third, remember to exfoliate—exfoliation is key at this age as cell turnover is slower, so exfoliating the skin helps keep it looking youthful and glowing.Finally, keep up with that SPF!In Your FortiesOnce we hit our forties, our skin’s cell turnover rate has slowed significantly, which means this decade requires a more refined approach to skincare. This is the decade where you start to see more sunspots and wrinkles appear in your most expressive areas, like on your forehead and around your eyes and mouth.Now is the time to make sure you look after your skin to keep it healthy. A gentle cleanser, along with day and night creams, becomes indispensable. Consider incorporating an active eye serum, maintaining SPF use and embracing facial rolling to enhance circulation and alleviate puffiness.In Your Fifties and BeyondIt’s helpful to think of skin as being either pre-menopause or post-menopause. It may seem like a harsh distinction, but it's an important one to make because skin does change a lot due to the hormonal changes that menopause brings.In your post-menopause era, skincare should focus on hydration due to decreased estrogen and collagen levels—it’s very important to maintain moisture in the skin always, with a hydrating cleanser, day cream, night cream and eye cream. Also, your skin at this age can be much more fragile, so don’t forget to apply your SPF daily.Picking the Correct Clean Beauty ProductsHere are some things to think about when you’re choosing the best products for your time and place in life.Focus on AntioxidantsFree radicals can cause skin conditions like acne, rosacea and, of course, aging. The best way to counteract free radical damage is focusing on antioxidants, which help to repair and restore the skin. While our skin does produce antioxidants on its own, we tend to lose some as we age. That’s why it’s so important to keep feeding our skin antioxidants as we advance in age.Vitamin CVitamin C not only helps with cell turnover (which helps to stimulate that collagen production!), but it also helps give your skin an overall brighter complexion by fading dark spots and discoloration. We suggest Doré Le Cleanser, our gel to milk facial cleanser that leaves skin feeling perfectly clean and hydrated. It is infused with antioxidant-rich ingredients, like witch hazel extract, which acts as an anti-inflammatory and gentle astringent, and goji berry extract, which brightens and improves skin tone with its Vitamin C content.Vitamin EVitamin E is also an incredible antioxidant for the skin because it strengthens the skin barrier to protect your skin from future damage. We suggest giving Doré La Micellaire Micellar Water a try: with vitamin e-rich Aloe Vera to soothe the skin and reinforce the skin barrier, our rinse-free everyday micellar cleansing water is formulated with antioxidant properties in mind. It helps to remove excess oil, dirt and makeup, while soothing tired, puffy, irritated skin with a gentle burst of hydration.Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin (and keep it there!), which can help fill fine lines, plump the skin and give you an overall youthful-looking complexion. We have two hero products that we recommend trying to test if hyaluronic is right for you.First, try Doré La Crème Moisturiser. EWG VERIFIED™, the Doré La Crème Moisturiser is suitable for all types of skin including normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive and mature skin. It includes both hyaluronic acid to support moisture retention and marine algae that replenishes the skin barrier while fighting the breakdown of collagen and elastin.Next, try Doré Le Baume All-In-One Balm, which is a multi-purpose, super simple skin balm that is clinically proven to repair the skin barrier. Chock full of skin loving ingredients like aloe vera, castor oil and beeswax, our hero balm helps protect, nourish and repair skin.Vitamin ALast but certainly not least, Vitamin A is another great antioxidant to incorporate into your skincare routine. Vitamin A contributes to the production of sebum, which is the oil that helps maintain levels of moisture in the skin and hair. You can find it in Doré La Crème Moisturiser, which is infused with Vitamin A-rich white lily to brighten and repair the skin. Our light daily moisturizer evens skin tone, provides a protective skin barrier and reduces signs of aging.So, Can You Age Naturally?Absolutely! It’s as simple as using the right products with skin-loving ingredients as consistently as possible. Taking care of your skin on a daily basis is what will improve (and maintain) your skin’s health—leaving you feeling confident about your skin as it evolves.
There is no more popular promise in today’s beauty industry than “anti-aging.” Go to any beauty supplier and you’ll see rows and rows of products promising anti-aging benefits. At Doré, we fully embrace the fact that aging is a natural and beautiful part of life.We don’t think the goal is to fight aging. Instead, we want to give our skin the best chance at looking its best for as long as possible. Our goal is to embrace the natural journey of life, while keeping our skin looking and feeling good. Our recommendation for great looking skin is gentle, clean beauty. Simply put, clean beauty means skincare that doesn't contain toxic ingredients linked to harmful health effects. The popularity of clean beauty is only increasing as we learn more about the science of industrial ingredients and the benefits that a clean routine can have on your skin and your health. Below we’ve outlined the best tips and tricks for incorporating clean beauty to achieve your skin focused aging goals.What ages our skin?While aging is a natural part of life, there are several factors that can accelerate your skin’s natural pace of aging.Sun damageSun damage is one of the biggest culprits. When UV light hits our skin, it breaks down collagen and elastic tissue, leading to weakened and sagging skin, discoloration and sunspots.Dry SkinWhen our skin is dry, it starts to, well, shrivel. This means that any existing wrinkles become more visible to the naked eye, and it even causes some new wrinkles to form.Good Ol’ AgeAs we age, we naturally lose a little bit of collagen every year. The decrease in collagen leads to more fine lines and some sagging in the skin as it loses its elasticity.Not Taking Care of Our SkinOverall skin health is a direct reflection of how well you’ve taken care of it throughout your lifetime. That’s why developing a consistent skincare routine is so important for keeping your skin in great shape: there is little you can do to see results in one day, but consistency is one of the most effective ways to see skin thrive as you age.StressStress, too, leaves its mark on our skin through dark circles, fatigue and wrinkles. Managing stress and learning methods to cope with it can help protect your skin in the long run.How to Support Your SkinThe good news is it’s never too late to start supporting your skin. Each decade of life has its own tips and tricks for maintaining a healthy glow.In Your TwentiesYour twenties lay the foundation for future skin health, and the most important thing is to prioritize applying SPF. Research shows that most of the sun damage to our skin happens in our twenties, so try to get ahead of it through consistent use of SPF.Cleansing and exfoliation are also important to begin incorporating into your routine. When it comes to cleansing, just remember to not sleep with your makeup on, as tempting as it might be. This blocks pores and causes breakouts. Then don’t forget to exfoliate to keep your skin looking fresh and glowing and to reveal those new skin cells.Finally, start incorporating one product now to preemptively boost collagen levels. Pick one serum or moisturizer that is loaded with collagen boosting active ingredients, and then you’ll be set with a healthy foundation of skincare.In Your ThirtiesThe first signs of aging often appear in your thirties, making hydration and targeted treatments crucial.First, replace foaming cleansers that dry out your skin with more oil- or milk-based cleansers.Second, find a hydrating cream to ramp up your skin’s overall moisture and get an active serum to look after your skin.Third, remember to exfoliate—exfoliation is key at this age as cell turnover is slower, so exfoliating the skin helps keep it looking youthful and glowing.Finally, keep up with that SPF!In Your FortiesOnce we hit our forties, our skin’s cell turnover rate has slowed significantly, which means this decade requires a more refined approach to skincare. This is the decade where you start to see more sunspots and wrinkles appear in your most expressive areas, like on your forehead and around your eyes and mouth.Now is the time to make sure you look after your skin to keep it healthy. A gentle cleanser, along with day and night creams, becomes indispensable. Consider incorporating an active eye serum, maintaining SPF use and embracing facial rolling to enhance circulation and alleviate puffiness.In Your Fifties and BeyondIt’s helpful to think of skin as being either pre-menopause or post-menopause. It may seem like a harsh distinction, but it's an important one to make because skin does change a lot due to the hormonal changes that menopause brings.In your post-menopause era, skincare should focus on hydration due to decreased estrogen and collagen levels—it’s very important to maintain moisture in the skin always, with a hydrating cleanser, day cream, night cream and eye cream. Also, your skin at this age can be much more fragile, so don’t forget to apply your SPF daily.Picking the Correct Clean Beauty ProductsHere are some things to think about when you’re choosing the best products for your time and place in life.Focus on AntioxidantsFree radicals can cause skin conditions like acne, rosacea and, of course, aging. The best way to counteract free radical damage is focusing on antioxidants, which help to repair and restore the skin. While our skin does produce antioxidants on its own, we tend to lose some as we age. That’s why it’s so important to keep feeding our skin antioxidants as we advance in age.Vitamin CVitamin C not only helps with cell turnover (which helps to stimulate that collagen production!), but it also helps give your skin an overall brighter complexion by fading dark spots and discoloration. We suggest Doré Le Cleanser, our gel to milk facial cleanser that leaves skin feeling perfectly clean and hydrated. It is infused with antioxidant-rich ingredients, like witch hazel extract, which acts as an anti-inflammatory and gentle astringent, and goji berry extract, which brightens and improves skin tone with its Vitamin C content.Vitamin EVitamin E is also an incredible antioxidant for the skin because it strengthens the skin barrier to protect your skin from future damage. We suggest giving Doré La Micellaire Micellar Water a try: with vitamin e-rich Aloe Vera to soothe the skin and reinforce the skin barrier, our rinse-free everyday micellar cleansing water is formulated with antioxidant properties in mind. It helps to remove excess oil, dirt and makeup, while soothing tired, puffy, irritated skin with a gentle burst of hydration.Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin (and keep it there!), which can help fill fine lines, plump the skin and give you an overall youthful-looking complexion. We have two hero products that we recommend trying to test if hyaluronic is right for you.First, try Doré La Crème Moisturiser. EWG VERIFIED™, the Doré La Crème Moisturiser is suitable for all types of skin including normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive and mature skin. It includes both hyaluronic acid to support moisture retention and marine algae that replenishes the skin barrier while fighting the breakdown of collagen and elastin.Next, try Doré Le Baume All-In-One Balm, which is a multi-purpose, super simple skin balm that is clinically proven to repair the skin barrier. Chock full of skin loving ingredients like aloe vera, castor oil and beeswax, our hero balm helps protect, nourish and repair skin.Vitamin ALast but certainly not least, Vitamin A is another great antioxidant to incorporate into your skincare routine. Vitamin A contributes to the production of sebum, which is the oil that helps maintain levels of moisture in the skin and hair. You can find it in Doré La Crème Moisturiser, which is infused with Vitamin A-rich white lily to brighten and repair the skin. Our light daily moisturizer evens skin tone, provides a protective skin barrier and reduces signs of aging.So, Can You Age Naturally?Absolutely! It’s as simple as using the right products with skin-loving ingredients as consistently as possible. Taking care of your skin on a daily basis is what will improve (and maintain) your skin’s health—leaving you feeling confident about your skin as it evolves.