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Using an anti-aging serum is one of the best ways to combat and reverse the common signs of aging. They’re formulated to penetrate deep into the skin and deliver nourishing ingredients to help keep it healthy. Most serums possess collagen-boosting and brightening properties, which explains why they’re able to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots so well.
It’s also important that your serums are antioxidant-rich to help maintain your skin’s health and keep it protected from free radical damage. “Antioxidant specific serums are ones that prevent free radical damage and inhibit oxidation. Free radicals cause damage to the DNA and our cells. Antioxidants complex the free radicals, which are missing a molecule, and neutralize them,” Debra Jaliman, MD, New York City dermatologist, assistant professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and author of the book Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist tells Prevention.
Best Anti-Aging Serum for 40s
If you’re interested in incorporating a serum into your anti-aging skincare routine, or just want to try something new, here are the best anti-aging serums for women over 40:
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum ($29.99)
This supercharged skincare serum uses the brand's highly acclaimed Protect & Perfect Intense technology and is designed to deliver antioxidants to reverse deep lines and wrinkles.
Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum ($42)
This serum contains a unique blend of highly stabilized retinol, vitamin-derived antioxidants and soothing anti-aging plant extracts, all in packaging that keeps the retinol and other beneficial ingredients stable and effective. It works to improve the appearance of wrinkles, firmness, tone, and texture.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Concentrate ($47)
This overnight facial serum uses botanical oils that visibly restores skin by morning. It's formulated with a blend of botanical oils, including lavender, squalane and evening primrose to smooth the skin and improve its glow.
OleHenriksen Truth Serum ($48)
This powerful anti-aging serum is formulated with antioxidant-rich vitamin C and collagen for brightening and all-day hydration. The brand's True-C Complex is boosted with collagen and helps restores the skin's radiance and firmness.
Joanna Vargas Daily Serum ($85)
This clarifying serum restores the skin's balance and resilience, making it perfect for those with aging skin.
