When it comes to anti-aging, you have probably heard experts say ‘the earlier you start, the better’; but that doesn’t mean there is any right age to start using anti-aging skincare.
If you are wondering when you should start incorporating anti-aging skincare products into your routine, the answer is pretty straightforward - as soon as you can. But if you’re confused about how to find the right products, you’ve come to the right place.
Skincare can be tricky, especially when you feel lost in the sea of available products. Read on to know more about the right ingredients for your skin so your first, second or tenth try at anti-aging skincare can finally get it right!
Is Anti-Aging Skincare Necessary?
It’s no secret that as we age, our skin ages with us. We lose elasticity, develop fine lines and wrinkles, and are prone to excessive dryness due to the loss of collagen. Coupled with external factors like pollution and stress, your skin can age faster than you.
Here’s where anti-aging skincare helps save the day. Anti-aging skincare, especially products made from natural and clean ingredients, offers benefits that work beyond healing your skin from visible signs of aging. With the right ingredients and products, your anti-aging skincare routine could be the answer to most of your skin's woes; from hyperpigmentation to fine lines and wrinkles.
Read more about the benefits of incorporating anti-aging skincare into your routine
Finding the Best Ingredients in your Anti-Aging Skincare
Using effective and clean ingredients is the key to helping your skin stay nourished and healthy, especially as you age. Always remember, your products are only as good as their ingredients. Choosing the right ingredients is integral to helping your skin glow from within.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Our holy grail ingredient is an incredible multitasker for menopausal skin! Often known as the Queen of Natural Skincare, Rosehip Seed Oil sinks right into your skin, nourishing it from the inside out.
Rose hips have a high concentration of vitamin C, which boosts their antioxidant properties. They guard against UV-induced free radical damage, encourage collagen production (critical during menopause when collagen declines rapidly), and help with wrinkle reduction. The Vitamin A in Rosehip Oil may help your menopausal skin by reducing and correcting UV damage, reducing wrinkles, and treating hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
Find 100% Pure and Organic Rosehip Seed Oil in Empress Naturals' AM & PM Combo Set and Naked Collection: Liquid Gold
CICA (Centella Asiatica)
CICA, also known as Centella Asiatica or "tiger grass," is a powerhouse ingredient for sensitive, aging menopausal skin. This ancient herb has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and offers remarkable benefits for women navigating hormonal skin changes:
Strengthens Skin Barrier: During menopause, your skin barrier weakens significantly due to decreased estrogen levels. CICA helps repair and fortify this protective layer, reducing sensitivity and moisture loss that plague menopausal skin.
Boosts Collagen Production: CICA stimulates collagen synthesis, helping to combat the accelerated collagen loss that occurs during menopause. This makes it essential for maintaining skin firmness and elasticity.
Calms Inflammation: Menopausal skin often becomes more reactive and inflamed due to hormonal fluctuations. CICA's powerful anti-inflammatory properties soothe redness, irritation, and sensitivity.
Promotes Wound Healing: CICA accelerates skin repair and regeneration, helping your menopausal skin recover from environmental stressors more effectively while promoting a more even skin tone.
This clean, natural ingredient is perfect for women experiencing the increased sensitivity and inflammation that comes with menopause.
Find Centella Asiatica (CICA) in Empress Naturals' AM Serum.
Probiotic Lysate
Probiotic lysate is a breakthrough ingredient in anti-aging menopause skincare that works with your skin's natural microbiome to address hormonal skin changes:
Balances Skin Microbiome: During menopause, hormonal shifts disrupt your skin's natural bacterial balance, leading to increased sensitivity and breakouts. Probiotic lysate helps restore healthy flora, improving overall skin health and resilience.
Strengthens Immunity: It enhances your skin's natural defense mechanisms, making menopausal skin more resilient against environmental aggressors, irritants, and the inflammation that often accompanies hormonal changes.
Protects Against Blue Light Damage: In our digital age, menopausal skin is constantly exposed to blue light from screens, which can accelerate aging and cause oxidative stress. Probiotic lysate helps protect your skin from blue light damage, reducing inflammation and preventing premature aging caused by prolonged screen exposure.
Find our Probiotic Lysate in Empress Naturals' PM Serum.
Licorice Extract for Menopause Hyperpigmentation
Licorice extract is a gentle yet powerful botanical ingredient that addresses multiple menopausal skin concerns without irritation:
Brightens Hyperpigmentation: Menopause often triggers increased dark spots, age spots, and uneven skin tone due to hormonal fluctuations. Licorice extract contains glabridin, which inhibits melanin production and helps fade stubborn hyperpigmentation and melasma common during menopause.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties: It soothes irritated, reactive menopausal skin, reduces redness, and calms the inflammation that often accompanies hormonal changes.
Antioxidant Protection: Licorice extract fights free radical damage, protecting your aging skin from environmental stressors that accelerate the visible signs of menopause-related aging.
Even Skin Tone: Regular use helps create a more uniform, radiant complexion—directly addressing the dullness and uneven texture that often develop during perimenopause and menopause.
Gentle on Sensitive Skin: Unlike harsh brightening ingredients, licorice extract is safe and effective for even the most sensitive menopausal skin, making it ideal for women experiencing increased skin reactivity.
Find Licorice Extract in Empress Naturals' PM Serum.
Organic Prickly Pear Oil
The "Moroccan Gold," also known as Prickly Pear Seed Oil, shields your skin from the various aging factors that sneak up on it. By enhancing collagen formation, this miraculous oil restores your skin's elasticity while acting as an excellent moisturizer.
The oil helps to even out the skin tone and gradually reduces stubborn fine lines and wrinkles.
Find 100% Pure and Organic Prickly Pear Oil in Empress Naturals’ Naked Collection Moroccan Gold.
Empress Naturals’ Menopause and Perimenopause Skincare and Wellness
At Empress Naturals, we believe in year-round wellness and skin nourishment, healing, and repair focused on perimenopause and menopause care. Our Rosehip oil-based skincare line is meticulously formulated by industry experts that cater to the specific needs of mature skin ensuring ageless radiance and luminous skin.
Our Best-selling products - Anti-aging Face Serum and Luxe Night Elixir Serum are all you need to cover the essentials when it comes to aging skin.
Our mission is to provide 100% pure and organic skincare products that make you feel incredible in your skin, regardless of what stage it is at. We carefully cultivate our ingredients from sustainable farms worldwide that harvest the highest quality without the use of hazardous preservatives or pesticides. Our products are non-toxic, clean, cruelty-free, and formulated with 100% Organic ingredients.
Experience the power of clean skincare and wellness with Empress Naturals.
*Disclaimer: We highly recommend that you contact a trained health professional, before introducing any products into your routine especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
