As people near their 50s their needs typically change, with many seeking new ways to restore their skin’s natural glow.
Fortunately, common active ingredients like niacinamide, retinol and vitamin C can help increase the turnover rate of skin and stimulate collagen formation.
Nina Takesh is 51 years old and uses all three products in her routine. The skin care enthusiast recently claimed her meticulous beauty routine leads to daily compliments from strangers about her glowing complexion.
"I literally get asked about my skin daily by random strangers in the streets," she shared in a recent clip.
The skin care enthusiast recommends retinol for glowy skin
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Despite dealing with skin concerns like melasma, Nina has managed to improve her complexion through a carefully curated routine of active ingredients and skin care steps.
Her approach focuses particularly on retinol, vitamin C and niacinamide to boost skin renewal and stimulate collagen formation.
The evening routine starts with a thorough cleansing process, using a cleansing balm and cotton pad to remove all traces of makeup.
Following this, Nina moves on to a toner, emphasising the importance of the importance of this step for a deeper cleanse.
"I use a toner and no matter how well I clean my skin and no matter how hard I rub, [the] toner gets rid of all the residual grub. It does some deep, deep, deep cleaning," she shared.
In order to target her specific skin concerns, Nina incorporates a pigment gel into her routine.
"I have melasma but it's gotten so much better and that is due to using a pigment gel," she notes."I am very diligent about doing all of these steps every single night."
The final phase of Nina's routine centres on powerful active ingredients, including niacinamide and retinol, which are known to promote skin cell renewal.
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Nina uses active ingredients to keep her skin smooth
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Retinol, a vitamin A derivative, plays a crucial role in her regimen, though it can occasionally cause mild irritation.
Nine emphasised the importance of eye care, noting that a specialised retinol product is key for the delicate eye area.
"Let's not forget our retinol for our eyes. This makes my eyes feel so good. If you don't have retinol in your eye cream then you're basically doing nothing," she advised.
While most active ingredients can be purchased over the counter, consulting a dermatologist beforehand will minimise the risk of complications.
