8 Serums That Will Help You Lift and Firm Skin For A More Defined Visage
They make a big difference
By Smita DeSouza -
If you’ve noticed your jawline looking less defined and your cheekbones a little less snatched than they used to be, you’re probably not alone. Loss of elasticity is a natural part of ageing, and while it might not be as easily tackled as dark spots, pigmentation or fine lines and wrinkles, with the right skincare routine and products it’s possible to maintain lifted, firm skin for longer.
The main reason our skin loses firmness is because production of collagen in the body slows down as we age. Collagen is the protein that is responsible for keeping our skin looking firm and youthful and after the age of 30, our bodies produce one to two per cent less each year. This leads to a gradual loss of elasticity and firmness. Plus, the existing collagen fibres also become loose over time, which leads to what is commonly known as sagging skin.
Excessive sun exposure can exacerbate this collagen degradation, as UV rays are known to break down the collagen matrix. A skincare routine that includes a good sunscreen, antioxidants and retinoids as well as a diet filled with collagen rich foods can help combat the loss of collagen. And adding these lifting and firming serums to your skincare arsenal will also help in keeping skin taut and plump.
Powered by a potent melipona enzymatic ingredient (an ethically sourced honey from Costa Rica), a toning biopolymer and hyaluronic acid, this serum works to reinforce skin support, tighten skin and provide long lasting hydration so skin looks plump, firm and radiant with regular use. The serum is extremely gentle and fragrance free and can be used on even the most sensitive skin types as well as if you’re in between skin treatments.
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Packed with a cocktail of ingredients proven to combat collagen loss, this is ideal for those looking to maintain a youthful visage. Algae helps to support firmness and elasticity, while peptides and stratixyl together help to stimulate collagen production and boost levels of skin hydration to improve firmness and smooth lines and wrinkles.
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Hyaluronic acid is well known for its ability to provide long lasting hydration while also plumping skin. In this serum, it is fermented with deep sea algae which has a low molecular weight. This ensures the ingredients reach the deeper layers of skin to deliver intense and long lasting hydration. The serum also features peptides to help support the skin barrier and firm skin. The result is hydrated, bouncy, radiant skin.
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Plump and firm skin, reduce wrinkles and hydrate skin with this potent lightweight serum. A blend of six peptides work together at the upper and deeper layers of skin to support production of collagen and elastin. Simultaneously, hyaluronic acid in the serum helps to further plump and hydrate skin so it looks plump, firm and snatched.
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Six types of hyaluronic acid in different molecular sizes, two types of collagen, niacinamide and adenosine work together to help boost skin elasticity, firm contours, smooth wrinkles and deeply hydrate skin. The lightweight serum is also suitable for the most sensitive skin types and can be used with other actives in your skincare routine.
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Restore elasticity, boost radiance and strengthen the skin barrier with this potent serum. It has adenosine that reduces the appearance of wrinkles as well as oat extract that not only soothes and strengthens the skin barrier, but also helps to boost collagen production. Skin is moisturised and nourished with a blend of lush seed butters that also help with skin renewal for a radiant complexion.
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A potent blend of vegan collagen, hyaluronic acid, resveratrol, peptides and adenosine help to preserve firmness and smooth fine lines and wrinkles while olive squalane and vegetal glycerine help to nourish and hydrate skin. With regular use skin is taut, firm, healthy and bouncy.
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This serum features Matrixyl 3000, a potent peptide proven to smooth wrinkles and firm skin. This ingredient signals the skin cells to boost collagen production, and this increased collagen in the skin helps to fight premature signs of ageing like lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity and firmness. It also has glycerine to help hydrate and plump skin.
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