Topical products aren’t a magical fix, but knowing what to look for in anti-aging skin care products can help minimize wrinkles, fine lines and crepey skin over time. According to Dr. Doris Day, a 63-year-old board-certified dermatologist who regularly shares perimenopausal skin care tips on social media, your skin begins to thin and lose volume as you age. “Old acne scars that…

Even if you were born in the early 2000s, it isn’t too early to start incorporating wrinkle creams into your skin care routine. That’s because collagen production naturally starts to decline in your mid-20s, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Robyn Gmyrek of Union Dermatology. Factors like sun exposure, smoking, poor diet and stress can accelerate loss, she added. Though creams…

I’ve always taken good care of my skin. As I’ve grown older and more concerned about aging, it seems I’m spending more money than ever on every type of anti-aging product out there. But at CNN Underscored, we’re always looking for high-performing products that are cost-effective, so I’ve committed to finding more affordable skin care products. Thankfully, good skin…

Landing on the best moisturizers for mature skin can feel like a herculean task, but it’s an important one. Mature skin isn’t something you simply wake up with one day; it’s a biological effect of dry skin texture and growing older and wiser. In general, skin loses elasticity over time, and with that, hydration becomes even more important. So, using the…

The best face serums pack a punch, delivering concentrated ingredients to address fine lines, stubborn acne, dark spots and dry skin. “A serum is lightweight and absorbs easily,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick said, “so it is able to effectively deliver key ingredients to the skin and often contains a higher concentration of certain active ingredients.” Think retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, for example.…

One of the signs of getting older is when your neck and jawline suddenly seem like they belong to a stranger when you look in the mirror. You might notice the skin on these areas doesn’t look or feel as tight as it used to, and you may even notice jowls along your jawline where…

Skin concerns and beauty routines shift with age, so we thought it best to consult with women over 40 who are selecting their hair, skin and makeup products to keep up with their lifestyles and skin changes. With picks from the CNN Underscored team, a few of our colleague’s moms, friends and the broader CNN team, we crafted…

Our eyes are the first indicators of everything from how much sleep we’ve gotten to our mood — and they can even be a telltale sign of our age. The thin skin, wrinkles and dark circles we’re gifted with as we celebrate more trips around the sun are, frankly, inevitable. It all boils down to science. The skin around our eyes…

While some guys might scoff at the idea of a men’s skin care routine, my dad has been dedicated to maintaining healthy, youthful skin for years. I’ve even turned to him for skin care advice because of his deep passion for health and wellness. It helps that he’s worked in health care for over 20 years as a clinical…

I get Botox on my forehead. So if you look at me from the eyebrows up, I (hopefully) appear 10 years younger. It’s the fine lines below that are the telltale signs of my actual age. Because I draw the line at Botox when it comes to injectables, I’m always looking for skin care products that can…