Think of them as moisturizers with benefits.
When identifying signs of aging, the loss of collagen and elastin happens slowly and steadily—until one day you notice your skin isn’t as firm as it was before.
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Collagen is one of the main components of the skin, and according to Hadley King, a cosmetic and medical dermatologist, it “provides strength and volume giving skin its structure.” She notes that it’s “essential for keeping skin robust and youthful,” and as collagen production decreases, our skin loses its firmness. Along with getting older, another major culprit for the loss of collagen in the skin is sun exposure. “Overall loss of collagen in the skin is due to two factors: increased breakdown of collagen and inhibition of collagen production,” she says. “Both are stimulated by UV exposure.”
According to King, the plus side of using creams is that they can be great for regular maintenance and are typically less expensive than an in-office procedure. However, don’t expect an overnight difference, as results will take longer to see. She suggests looking for options with retinoids (or alternatives like bakuchiol) and anti-aging peptides, which stimulate collagen production, niacinamide to improve skin texture, as well as ingredients like humectants to hydrate, emollients for skin barrier support, and occlusives to lock in all that moisture for a plumper look.
Here, we’ve rounded up 6 creams that help the skin-tightening results for every part of your body.
Triple Lipid Restore 242
It is fast absorbing with natural cholesterol, ceramides, and fatty acids in this treatment help to restore elasticity and boost hydration, while vitamin E helps fight environmental damage.
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The Body Lotion
Suitable for sensitive skin types. This body lotion is packed with vitamins and absorbs fast to help improve the look and feel of skin over time while increasing firmness.
Illuminate & Lift
It also contains edelweiss stem cell extract, another potent antioxidant, and anti-aging peptides that help to lift and smooth the skin.
Rejuveness Advanced Hydrating Night Cream
It is great for mature skin. “Pond’s Rejuveness Advanced Hydrating Night Cream, which moisturizes while also delivering anti-aging benefits, contains niacinamide to improve skin texture and retinol to stimulate collagen production,” King says. “It also hydrates with glycerin and supports the skin barrier with pro-ceramides.
Regenerist Cream Olay
Available in Scented or Fragrance-Free. This hydrating cream is packed with an amino-peptide complex to plump skin and smooth over those fine line
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Augustinus Bader
Augustinus Bader is a cult favorite for a reason. This body cream helps jump-start the skin’s natural repairing process and also features a combo of amino acids and vitamins to firm skin, fight sun damage, and even fade stretch marks.
