Why Longevity In Skincare Is More Than Just A Buzzword

For those that don’t know, collagen is one of the most important building blocks for your skin, keeping it firm, strong and bouncy. The bad news is that our natural levels of collagen start depleting (from our mid-20s). Elemis’ renowned Pro-Collagen range harnesses an ingredient called Padina Pavonica, a marine-derived seaweed extract that bolsters collagen levels in the skin, helping to support them and even increase them with use. We love the whole range but especially love the fact that this cream has SPF added to it (to help prevent sun damage, which is a killer for collagen levels and skin health in general).

Available at Elemis.com

When it comes to skin longevity, Lancôme is possibly taking it more seriously than anyone else, having spent 15 years (so far) working with their parent group L’Oréal’s Longevity Integrative Science, which holds seven exclusive patents and uses a map of 267 biomarkers to unlock their findings and ‘intercept skin aging’. One major find is included in this bouncy cream: Absolue PDRNTM, a trio of actives that boosts cell longevity metabolism via activating cell communication and preserving cell structure, helping cells to actually behave in a younger way. Sifting through the science, what you need to know is that this is proven to reverse five years of ageing in one month. 

Available at Lancome.co.uk

The key component in this serum is the Okinawa Cellescence Complex, a blend of extracts inspired by the Japanese islands’ nutrient-rich, life-span-extending diet. The complex works to reduce the number of senescent ‘zombie’ cells (old, damaged cells that remain in the skin and cause inflammation over time) and prevent them from reappearing, keeping your skin stronger and firmer for longer. Although the results should be long-lasting, you don’t need to have a huge amount of patience to see them, as clinical trials showed skin should be visibly smoother in just one week.

Available at Tatcha.co.uk

You may already be au fait with Clarins’ anti-ageing skincare, but the Precious line is worth a try if you’re looking for longevity, as it is especially designed to reactivate a specific protein, FOXO, which is vital for cellular responses that help prevent pigmentation, calm stress and promote cell turnover. An extra from the rare Moonlight Flower is the secret to this, and it’s especially effective in this rich eye cream, which helps to smooth and firm the delicate skin around that area which is prone to showing the signs of ageing faster than anywhere else on the face.

Available at Clarins.co.uk

Inspired by longevity-focused science, alongside a retinoid (the gold star ingredient for encouraging cell turnover), this overnight cream contains a NAD+ Lift Complex, a boosting enzyme that enhances cellular energy, helping to supercharge repairing processes overnight that get sluggish as we age. If you want those benefits but are nervous about the vitamin A (retinal), don’t be. Here, it’s encapsulated which helps to stabilise it, meaning a negative reaction from your skin is far less likely. Proven to visibly lift and re-volumise in just four weeks – with 100% of trial users seeing an increase in skin elasticity – if you’re going to dip your toe into retinal products, this is a good place to start.

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