BEST ANTI-AGEING SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR YOU

If you're noticing the visible signs of skin aging and want to address them, a dedicated skincare routine is essential. But what do you need in such a routine and how can it help to improve radiance, hydration, and overall skin texture?

In our comprehensive anti-ageing skincare guide, we explain how to create a skincare routine to really make a difference and the Vichy products that can help.

Key Steps for Your Anti-Aging Skincare Routine

Anti-Ageing Skincare is Simple with the Right Routine

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Step 1: Gentle Cleansing

Your skincare routine should begin with a gentle cleanser to remove impurities, makeup, pollution and other debris from the skin. You should do this in the morning to create a clean, hydrated base for the rest of your skincare routine, and again in the evening to remove the day’s makeup, sunscreen and other impurities.

If your skin is feeling stressed and lacking in radiance, opt for a cleanser such as Vichy Purete Themale 3 In 1 Cleanser. Comprising a combination of ‘peeling effect’ ingredients, skin soothing agents and creamy 25% clay, it helps to unclog pores, reduce excess sebum and impurities while mattifying and clarifying the complexion.

Step 2: Restorative Toning

An often overlooked step, a toner makes an effective addition to an anti-ageing skincare routine. Not only can a toner help to balance and tone the skin, but it’s also an opportunity to apply active ingredients to address your specific concerns. 

Vichy’s Purete Themale Perfecting Toner, for instance, contains the key ingredient Niacinamide to improve radiance in ageing skin alongside Vichy Volcanic Water to improve the strength of the skin barrier. This will also prepare the skin for the active ingredients within your usual serum and moisturiser. 

Step 3: Targeted Serums

Serums are usually formulated with lower molecular weight ingredients which means they can deliver active ingredients though the surface layers of the skin, targeting concerns as they do. 

Vichy has a range of targeted serums to address specific aging concerns such as Liftactiv Retinol Specialist Serum that provides intense skin surface cell renewal and helps to smooth the look of wrinkles. Other solutions such as Vichy Liftactiv Anti Dark Spots Serum tackle hyperpigmentation with exfoliating glycolic acid, radiance-boosting niacinamide, and skin-strengthening Vichy Volcanic Water. The Neovadiol range can also help to support your skin during menopause-related hormonal changes, including the Neovadiol Meno 5 BI Serum. This skin-boosting serum comprises of Omega oils 3,6, and 9 to replenish moisture in your skin, Proxylane to firm and plump the appearance of wrinkles, glycolic acid to exfoliate the skin and target dark spots and dead skin cells, and niacinamide to improve overall radiance.

Step 4: Hydrating Moisturisers

Ageing signs are often exaggerated when the skin becomes dry during the menopause. The skin’s natural levels of collagen and skin-plumping proteins also deplete around this time. That’s why applying a moisturiser is essential for improving the look of ageing signs and keeping the skin barrier strong and resilient.

Help to lock in moisture with a hydrating day cream such as Liftactiv Hyaluronic Acid Anti Wrinkle Firming Day Cream. Enriched with actives such as 0.5% Hyaluronic acid and probiotic-derived fractions, line and wrinkles appear less visible and the skin feels firmer. Neovadiol Liftactiv Plumping Day Cream is also formulated with powerful active ingredients including proxylane, cassia seed extract and hyaluronic acid. It helps to refresh and smooth the complexion by minimising the look of fine lines and boosting radiance to leave the skin looking revitalised. 

Step 5: Protective Sunscreen

The final step in your morning routine should be a broad-spectrum sunscreen. This is because exposure to UVA radiation, that’s present in the atmosphere all year round, can lead to premature skin ageing. It can also make existing ageing signs more prominent such as dark spots. 

Vichy Capital Soleil UV Age Daily is enriched with anti-ageing derm actives including Peptides and Niacinamide, to visibly correct photo-ageing signs including dark spots, lack of plumpness and loss of radiance. For more of a matte finish, consider Capital Soleil Mattifying 3in1 SPF50. Enriched in green clay and probiotic derived fractions, this formula provides a triple action to protect your skin from UV rays, absorbs excess sebum and controls shine for up to 12 hours.

Maintaining a regular skincare routine that targets your specific concerns is an effective way of managing and improving ageing signs. It will also help to give your skin everything it needs throughout the menopause and after.