Antiage cream: when to start using it?

Anti-aging creams have become increasingly popular over the past few years. On social media, every day we see influencers of all kinds praising creams that counteract skin aging. However, the doubt arises spontaneously: should I start using anti-aging creams right away? Is there a right age to start applying it consistently? 

Read on to find out more about anti-aging creams and the right time to start applying them. 

Anti-aging cream: at what age does our skin begin to age? 

Naturally smooth and hydrated skin is possible up to 20 years of age. In fact, starting from this milestone, our body progressively begins to reduce the production capacity of collagen, the element responsible for the firmness of the skin, so at this point we start talking about skin aging. In fact, the lack of collagen causes the appearance of fine lines caused by the passage of time. 

Between the ages of 20 and 30 is therefore the right time to start taking care of your skin with much more attention to prevent skin aging and fight the first marks that end up on our face. 

Which anti-aging cream to choose? 

To combat skin aging, the secret is HYDRATION. In fact, a hydrated skin is also an elastic skin, capable of "crumpling" and returning relaxed without causing the appearance of unsightly marks. For this reason, an anti-aging cream is, first of all, a moisturizer. 

However, the hydration that the skin needs is not the same for everyone. The right cream for you is therefore different based on the needs dictated by your skin type. It goes without saying that dry skin will need a rich, full-bodied and nourishing cream. On the other hand, in the case of oily skin, applying a cream that is too rich could be counterproductive, overloading it and risking occluding the pores. The risk is to wake up in the morning with a few more imperfections and with skin that will shine more easily during the day.

Regardless of the type of skin, however, it is important to know that due to its more full-bodied nature, the use of an anti-aging cream is more suitable for the evening, before going to sleep. In this way, even if our skin will seem more "greasy" at the moment it will not be a problem, and in the morning you will be able to wake up with a much more compact, lifted and hydrated skin. 

Prevent skin aging: not just anti-aging cream 

But is the anti-aging cream really the only solution for longer-lasting youthful skin? The answer is no. In fact, there are other fundamental measures to keep skin more elastic for a long time. An important precaution is in fact to apply a cream containing spf every day. Even when we don't see them, UVA and UVB rays are lurking there and if our skin is not adequately protected, it could lead to deterioration of the skin in the long run. 

Another important factor not to forget is to drink enough water throughout the day. Hydration, even from the inside, is in fact essential for the proper functioning of our entire body but also for a softer and more youthful skin for a long time. 

In summary, we can say that the best time to start applying anti-aging products to your skin is around the age of 20. Provided that the chosen cream really meets the specific needs of the skin type.