6 Anti-Aging Serums Every Woman Over 40 Should Be Using
May 27, 2018 by Emily Belfiore
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 40sIf 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: