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Beauty Basics: Age DefiersBoost your skin's natural function with key antiaging ingredients.+ BY KATHERINE BOWERS

Retinoids are

still the goldstandard for

smoothing lines.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION for healthy,

glowing skin includes taking care of

the basics: getting enough sleep, using

sunscreen, eating a nutrient-rich diet,

and drinking plenty of water. Yet even

when we do all the right things, time

conspires against us. As we age, skin

becomes less effective at renewing itself

and repairing environmental damage.

The good news? Healing substances

that the skin produces naturally andfamiliar antioxidants are found in

a variety of smart products designed

to bolster our skin's own antiagingdefenses. Get the rundown on these

active ingredients and the great prod­ucts that utilize them.

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CoQ10 helpsmaintain the

health and vitalityof skin cells.

Hyaluronicacid smoothsand nourishes

parched ~kin.

FIVE KEY ANTIAGERS TO LOOK FOR ...

[] HYALURONIC ACID(aka sodium hyaluronate, L­

sodium hyaluronate) Naturally

found in skin, hyaluronic acid hydrates

from the inside. Its presence decreases

with age, and applying it topically helpsattract and bind moisture to skin cells.

"It's an instant feel-good ingredient,"

says dermatologist Kathy Fields, M.D.,

coauthor of Write Your Skin A Prescription

For Change. "With use, you can see skin

plump and soften right away."

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+ /Ilba Bownica Sea Pills Renewal Cream.

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+ REN Red~'o-Lift Radiam D(~VSerum. $75.sephortl.com

COENZYME Q10

(aka ubiquinone, idebenone)

Our skin produces Co01O,

an enzyme crucial to maintaining healthy

cells. In boosting cellular metabolism

and turnover, it can enhance collagen

production, help ward off free radicals,

and improve your skin's elasticity andoverall texture. For the most visible

results, look for eye creams and lotions

that pair Co01O with fellow antioxidants,such as vitamins C or E.

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DVITAMIN C

(aka ascorbic or L-ascorbic

acid, ascorbyl, ascorbate,

ascorbyl palmitate) This antioxidant

plays a vital role in collagen production

and helps combat environmental dam­

age. Vitamin C degrades quickly, so it's

most effective in products that come

in single-use or opaque packaging. Be­

fore applying, try a cleanser with a gentle

exfoliator (such as glucosamine) to

optimize penetration.

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+ Lllmene Viwmin C. Age Dehing Radia)/(Bet/IlIV Dmps. $22.99, cV.<.com

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[J PEPTIDES(aka "peptide" with a variety

of prefixes, such as "acetyl

hexapeptide-8") When collagen breaks

down, amino acid chains form peptide

chains that signal skin to kick into repair

mode. Products with multiple peptides

are most effective, says Fields. Because

they're pricey,opt for leave-on serums orcreams, rather than cleansers that send

the good stuff down the drain.

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+ A~'eda Green Science Line MinimiZe!; $115,{{~·ed(/.com

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[] RETINOIDS

(aka retinol, Retin-A, tretinoin,

retinyl palmitate, retinyl propi­onate) Retinoids-the broad term for

this family of vitamin A derivatives-helpreverse fine lines. It's best to ease into

use, says Los Angeles-based dermatolo­

gist Tanya Kormeili, M.D.She suggests

dabbing on a bit of retinoid-containing

product at night a few times a week and

building up to daily application.

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+ !?od'lIl + FieM, AllliA<~e Nzjrjlt RenewingSerum, $89. rodallllJulfielth.coJll

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HERO HYDRATOR

Hyaluronic acid retainsup to 1,000 times itsown weight in water, soit works wonders to

combat wrinkle-causingdryness. Don't worryif it appears near the bot­tom of a product's in­gredients list. It remainseffective in concentrations

as low as one percent.

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