Recommended Ingredients for Anti-Aging and Moisture

Thank you for being a loyal customer and for sharing your skin journey! It's wonderful to hear about the significant improvements you've seen. It's true that while topical ingredients like Pep-Coll and Matrixyl 3000 are excellent for overall skin health, hydration, and reducing the appearance of newer wrinkles, addressing older, deeper concerns like pitted scars and very large pores can be more challenging with skincare alone, as the forum discussion also pointed out.

However, we can certainly explore ingredients that complement your current routine, focusing on anti-aging and moisture, which can also help improve overall skin texture and the appearance of pores by keeping the skin healthy and plump.

Based on your purchase history and goals, here are a few ingredients you haven't tried that could be beneficial:

• Pure-Bakuchiol™ (Natural Retinol): This is a plant-based ingredient that has shown similar anti-aging effects to retinol, such as stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture, but often with less irritation. It can help with the overall signs of aging and potentially improve the look of skin texture over time.
• Ceramide Complex: Ceramides are essential lipids found naturally in the skin barrier. Supplementing with ceramides helps strengthen the skin's protective barrier, reduce moisture loss, and improve hydration. A healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health and can make the skin appear smoother and pores less noticeable.
• Squalane (Olive): This is a highly stable emollient and antioxidant derived from olives. It's very similar to the skin's natural sebum, making it easily absorbed. Squalane provides excellent moisture, helps keep the skin supple, and supports the skin barrier without feeling heavy or greasy, making it suitable even for acne-prone skin.

Incorporating these ingredients can further enhance your anti-aging and moisturizing efforts. While they may not completely eliminate old pitted scars, improving the skin's overall health, hydration, and collagen support can lead to a smoother, more radiant complexion and potentially minimize the appearance of pores.