LOSS OF FIRMNESS

The best products for sagging skin will ideally be curated specifically for you in a routine from a skincare expert or dermatologist who intimately understands the physiology of skin and how it reacts and changes to topical ingredients. Your skincare professional can also determine the proper percentages and concentrations to maximize effectiveness. Products should feature clinically proven ingredients, such as peptides, retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and plant cell extracts. If the formula itself is clinically proven, even better!

First and foremost, make sure to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily (preferably a minimum of SPF 30), rain or shine. Protecting your skin from overexposure to UV rays will help slow down the visible signs of photoaging, including looseness and sagging. During peak sun hours in the afternoon, consider wearing a wide-brimmed hat and avoiding direct sunlight. A daily morning and evening skincare routine with the right skincare products will also make a huge difference. Pair your daily ritual with a weekly exfoliating masque to slough away dead skin cells, such as the AGELESS total resurfacing masque. You can also use high-tech home devices, such as a microneedling tool or red-light device, both of which are known to help encourage firmer-looking skin.

One of the best ways to improve the appearance of sagging skin is to get regular facials with a licensed esthetician. For instance, an IMAGE professional can treat you to the potent Wrinkle Lift® chemical peel, which contains professional concentrations of glycolic acid and retinol to support skin elasticity and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. For more advanced signs of aging, a pro can give you the Wrinkle Lift Forte, which tackles even deeper wrinkles. The best part about facial treatments it that they are customized to your unique skin and goals, and they can simultaneously address other issues, such as pores, hyperpigmentation and dullness.

Studies have shown that regularly consuming collagen (in the form of collagen peptides) can indeed help restore the appearance of skin elasticity. YANA® liquid beauty supplement, formulated with a highly concentrated blend of hyaluronic acid, collagen peptides, antioxidants and vitamins, has been clinically demonstrated to improve hydration, improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Similar to products for facial skin, firming skincare products for the neck should feature clinically proven ingredients such peptides, which are known to visibly firm and uplift the look of sagging. However, since the skin on the neck is thinner, a product should also target laxity, creasing and crepeyness, and the formula should contain hydrating and intensely moisturizing ingredients, such as shea butter. Consider the MAX™ neck lift, which features a stable, effective form of vitamin C, plant cell extracts and peptides. In a four-week clinical study and consumer panel, 89% of subjects reported improvement in skin firmness after using this product.