11 Preventative Antiaging Treatments For Women in Their 20s
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I was looking intently at my computer screen the other day when I saw something that made me jump: my reflection, squinting at the screen, with my forehead deeply furrowed. Though I take good care of my skin by wearing SPF and doing all those things you're supposed to do, in that moment, I realized that I could either stop making facial expressions or start investing in some preventative antiaging products.
I'm not the type of person to subscribe to a slew of intense retinol-packed creams and serums — given that I am still in my early 20s — but I do think there are a few things you can do to maintain your youthful appearance and delay the inevitable (aging). One of them is by comitting yourself to preventative moisturizing, the practice of combatting fine lines with a moisture-rich skin care regimen instead of Botox and the like.
Here, I've rounded up some of the most hydrating, tone-improving, and line-reducing treatments and serums out there for women in their 20s who'd like to get a head start on antiaging.
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Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Serum
In addition to smelling like roses, this fast-absorbing Rose Deep Hydration Face Serum ($55) from Fresh will leave you moisturized for a full 24 hours.
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SkinCeuticals C + E Ferulic
A beauty editor favorite, the SkinCeuticals C + E Ferulic ($166) protects you from sun damage while making you look like you just got a facial.
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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
In terms of antiaging products, glycolic acid is basically the MVP. Drunk Elephant's T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum ($90) uses the popular beauty ingrediant to boost collagen production and even out your skin tone.
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Tracie Martyn Firming Serum
From celebrity favorite Tracie Martyn, this Firming Serum ($195) might not be the most affordable, but it is pretty damn amazing at maintaining your skin's elasticity and giving you a near-immediate glow.
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Dr. Dennis Gross Clinical Concentrate Hydration Booster
Though Dr. Dennis Gross is typically lauded for his various peels, the Hydrating Super Serum Clinical Concentrate Booster ($68) is a magical moisture-packed product that uses hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract to delay signs of aging.
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Ren Firming and Smoothing Serum
Ren's multipurpose Keep Young and Beautiful Firming & Smoothing Serum ($65) diminishes fine lines with prolonged use and maintains a youthful, slightly lifted appearance.
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Sunday Riley Good Genes Treatment
Sunday Riley's trendy Good Genes Treatment ($105) uses lactic acid to give you the appearance of, well, good genes by plumping fine lines and improving your facial circulation.
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Tata Harper Replenishing Nutrient Complex
After one POPSUGAR editor described Tata Harper's Replenishing Nutrient Complex ($48) as "addictive," we knew we had to try it out. The lightweight serum works to repair sun damage and leaves you with a radiant glow.
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Eve Lom Intense Firming Serum
Eve Lom's Intense Firming Serum ($95) leaves your skin smooth and firm using a very well-known ingrediant: milk!
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SK-II Facial Treatment Oil
There's a reason the SK-II Facial Treatment Oil ($150) is one of the most coveted out there. The fancy elixir delivers some pretty intense moisture but is also calming and gentle enough for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
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Clinique Smart Treatment Oil
Clinique's fairly new Smart Treatment Oil ($44) locks in hydration by improving your skin's moisture barrier. Plus, how luxe does the bottle look?
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