Your Essential Anti-Aging Toolkit

The best path to anti-aging success is to be well-prepared for the challenges modern life throws at our skin. From stress to lack of sleep to environmental pollutants and more, there are plenty of reasons for those brown spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Stock up on these anti-aging essentials for the best line of defense for younger, healthier-looking skin.

Moisturizer is a Must

When it comes to fending off fine lines, wrinkles, a dull complexion, and even adult acne, the one anti-aging multi-use tool no one can afford to skip over is a quality moisturizer. The right moisturizer is not one-size-fits-all; everyone’s skin is different, and finding the soulmate moisturizer for your skin depends on skin type, age, ethnicity, exposure to different environmental factors, other products used, and more. Depending on the skin’s needs, the best moisturizer may be as simple as argan oil, or as advanced as a moisturizing serum enriched with stem cell therapy technology. Contact a dermatologist to discover the right fit for your skin.

Sunscreen—Always

For those who don’t think there are any consequences to skipping out on sunscreen, it may be difficult to see the effects now—but over time, the cumulative damage of overlooking SPF will become apparent. Sun spots, wrinkling, loose skin, and enlarged pores are just some of the common signs of sun damage that appear more obvious over time. To protect skin, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends a broad-spectrum sunscreen of minimum SPF 30. When outside—even in the winter—reapply sunscreen every two hours or anytime the skin gets wet. And be sure to apply sunscreen to all exposed skin, including the hands, which are often the first area to show premature signs of aging.

Cleansers with Antioxidants

Cleansing at the end of the day is essential—you’ve likely heard it time and time again, and for good reason. However, leaving the tough work of cleansing to makeup removal wipes alone can wreak havoc on your skin’s health. That’s because makeup removers rarely stand a chance against damaging free radicals, which can wage an all-out assault on otherwise healthy collagen, elastin, and DNA.

To maintain younger, healthier-looking skin for longer, follow up makeup removal with a thorough wash of the face, neck, and decollete using a cleanser that contains anti-inflammatory and moisturizing ingredients to neutralize and remove free radicals while gently cleansing and maintaining skin’s natural pH balance. Bonus: The massaging motions while cleansing get blood circulation flowing in the skin, meaning more oxygen to support skin health as well as collagen and elastin production.

Restoring Retinol

For an added cure-all boost that treats fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots, dullness, and sagging skin, add a retinol serum (or a retinoid serum, if prescribed) to the anti-aging skincare mix. Retinol works to improve cell turnover, exfoliating dead skin cells and eliminating dullness while stimulating collagen and elastin production and blood circulation for smoother, younger-looking. The miracle ingredient can feel a little harsh on skin if the concentration level is too high, so it’s best to start off low and work up from there. Apply a retinol serum all over the face and neck after cleansing the skin at night, but only apply it to the eye area every three nights. Follow with a moisturizer that contains niacinamide to strengthen skin’s lipid barrier. Talk to a dermatologist to discover the best serum based on your skin’s unique needs.

Foods to Fight Redness

Redness caused by rosacea or acne can be troubling and lead to even more makeup applications to create the illusion of an even skin tone, which in turn might cause further redness. Pairing a trusted skincare routine with a diet high in omega-3s and low in sugar can help keep acne- and rosacea-related redness at bay. To get started, consider adding foods like salmon, avocados, and plenty of low-acid fruits and vegetables, like asparagus, broccoli, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, and melons, to your diet. Likewise, try eliminating citrus fruits that release histamine and sour vegetables like tomatoes, onions, or spinach, which can trigger inflammation and redness. If this doesn’t help, test out an elimination diet, cutting out common inflammation-causing foods like dairy products or those with a high glycemic index to see how the skin reacts and determine the culprit.

Go-To Custom Treatments

To make up for the years your anti-aging toolkit may have been lacking, consider a customized anti-aging photofacial treatment plan to target the most common signs of aging. Powered by intense pulsed light (IPL) technology, photofacial treatments deliver targeted light through the upper layers of the skin. This generates heat when absorbed by the tissue, which reduces the appearance of redness, dark spots, visible veins, and other signs of discoloration.

To learn more about the benefits of photofacial treatments, or to get started on your customized anti-aging treatment plan today, locate a certified treatment provider near you.

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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)² applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.

Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.

NeoGraft^® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.

ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.

Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.

Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.

Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.

Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.

Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.

Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.

Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.

Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.