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\u201cExfoliation should be a key component of your skin-care routine, especially as we age,\u201d says Dr. Hartman. \u201cI recommend regular exfoliation to patients with mature skin to help their skin look and feel its best.\u201d The reason? Cellular turnover\u2014or the body\u2019s natural exfoliation process\u2014slows as we age. As a result, dead skin cells accumulate more readily on the surface of the skin, and it takes longer for new skin cells to rise to the surface and replace them. Enter exfoliants such as scrubs, serums, and pads, which can help speed the process to keep skin radiant and smooth.<\/p>\n
In general, Dr. Hartman recommends chemical exfoliants over physical exfoliants for sensitive or mature skin. (There are exceptions, such as the gentle, creamy Dermalogica Daily Microexfoliant.) \u201cA physical exfoliant can oftentimes be too rough for mature skin,\u201d Dr. Hartman says. \u201cIn addition to exacerbating sensitivity and causing redness, physical exfoliants may tug at the skin, and excessive tugging can lead to wrinkling or loose skin.\u201d For patients new to chemical exfoliation, he recommends starting with a gentle AHA, like lactic acid, and using it one to two times per week to start; he also recommends using products that contain salicylic acid, mandelic acid, and other chemical agents that help break the bonds between dead skin cells.<\/p>\n
Of all the ingredients said to tame wrinkles, retinol is often considered the gold standard. The vitamin A derivative has a proven ability to stimulate cellular turnover, and its active form, retinoic acid, is particularly effective at kickstarting collagen production for firmer, smoother skin. Typically available by prescription, \u201cRetinoic acid is going to be my top recommendation for exfoliation [that targets wrinkles],\u201d Dr. Hartman says. But for those without access to\u2014or the desire to try\u2014Retin-A or tretinoin, an over-the-counter product such as IOPE\u2019s Expert Retinol RX 1% Super Bounce Serum will also work to target multiple signs of aging, including wrinkles. \u201cIn my opinion, everyone should be using a retinoid,\u201d says Dr. Hartman. \u201cIt is one of the most studied ingredients and has unparalleled benefits, from exfoliation to improving skin texture, evening skin tone, fading dark spots, and treating acne.\u201d<\/p>\n
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