Right now we’re channeling inspo from the world’s oldest yogi, 100 year old Tao Porchon-Lynch. Tao embraces aging gracefully, with a health-forward approach. We could all take a page out of her book, because after all, we’re not trying to halt aging. We’re looking to sustain an age-protective skin care routine that allows us to age gracefully, healthfully, and with confidence. The first step is to accept that aging cannot be stopped (sorry, Twilight fans). Next, commit yourself to a healthy, caring relationship with your aging skin. Because when your skin feels truly healthy and nourished, your entire perspective on aging can change.

Built to nourish and address your skin concerns, this 6-step routine is derived from powerful natural ingredients. We’ll show you how to sustain skin health, while encouraging youthful vibrancy and radiance in 6 simple steps. Join us in tackling pro-aging – that is, aging like pro.

When it comes to “anti-aging” products, it can be super tough to find natural solutions. You’re not trying to PUNISH your skin for aging, so don’t buy harsh, toxic products that will strip or peel. Many anti-aging products claim to boost collagen and banish wrinkles, but will typically do so at the cost of drenching your face in harmful chemicals that eventually end up in your bloodstream.

Conventional products also place you at risk for major irritation and clinical dryness. High percentages of synthesized acids might get rid of dead skin cells that are causing dullness on your face, but they’ll also get rid of a lot of good things, like natural oils and enzymes. Natural oils are key for lubrication and filling and smoothing fine lines, so the last thing you want to do for aging skin is to remove all of the protective oils. Our bodies are pretty smart, and for beauty and skincare, it’s better to work with them instead of against them.

While this is definitely a potent anti-aging routine, it’s also an ‘age-protective’ routine, since it minimizes the damaging effects of UV rays and pollution. Your skin takes a beating from the sun during the day, so these PM only products (minus step 6) work hard when the sun goes down, to repair UV damage. These natural anti-aging products work together to address the stresses environmental factors can impart onto your skin. Sun is the main culprit of dark spots, sagging, and fine lines. Some of the best things in life age your skin the most, but with the right care, you can manage your skin health and quality while still conquering your outdoor plans. Time to dive in!

Step One: Serum
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Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidants Potent PM Serum

Benefits:
Helps balance complexion, even pigmentation, and gently resurface sun or age damaged skin.

Instructions:
Apply onto cleansed and toned skin. Massage gently into skin, without pulling or tugging.

We’ve included our super popular Multi-Vitamin Serum to deal with discoloration caused by the sun and environmental factors over time. We love your freckles, but if you’re concerned about age spots or slight darkening, this is a great product to use in your routine. Instead of stripping formulas that literally bleach your skin, our version is comprised of rose water, retinol, vitamin C, and niacinamide, along with a stellar blend of nourishing oils and vegetable extracts. With its potent mix of vitamins and antioxidants, this serum has been praised by fans for reducing hyperpigmentation and post-inflammatory marks.

Step Two: Eye Cream
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Retinol PM Eye Cream

Benefits:
Promotes collagen production, elasticity, and lessens appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Instructions:
Dot gently around orbital eye area with ring fingers, then softly massage into skin. Don’t pull or tug!

Using a targeted anti-aging product around the eyes is key to completing your age protective routine. The eye area is always exposed, meaning signs of aging may appear more harsh in that specific area than other parts of your body. Deep wrinkles, sagging, and crepey skin are all telltale signs of environmental damage. In addition to wearing sunscreen (we’ll get to that later), you’ll need to reverse damage done to this delicate area with products that aren’t too harsh.

The Retinol PM Eye Cream is gentle enough to be used around your eyes, since it’s made in a base of balancing rose water, renewing vitamin E, and gently soothing chamomile butter. Vegan retinol, stem cells, and peptides encourage cellular turnover and plump up skin that’s become weathered and dull. This eye cream encourages cells to turn over more quickly, to diminish harsh signs of aging around your pretty peepers.

Step Three: Moisturizer
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Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidants Ultra Riche PM Treatment or Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm

Benefits:
Rejuvenates, plumps, and reduces fine lines.

Instructions:
Apply quarter sized amount into cleansed skin of face and neck, on top of nightly serum.

Our Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidants Ultra Riche PM Treatment is another all-star player – it should be applied post-serum for a healthy glow. It’s comprised of nourishing ingredients that pack a punch of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K2. The result is an ultra rich, correcting moisturizer that deals with dryness and irritation that comes with age, and years of environmental exposure.

This formula respects your skin’s natural barriers and PH balance, thanks to a base made up of glacial water infused with aloe vera and organic green tea – ingredients that neutralize harmful free radicals that are the root cause behind aging skin. It’s a hard working treatment that will have you covered for your daily dose of nutrients.

For a more targeted punch of retinol, you can swap out the Multi-Vitamin cream for our highly concentrated Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm. With a higher percentage of retinol, this balm will work wonders for resurfacing rough, hyperpigmented, and dull skin to reveal softer, more youthful layers of skin. This overnight treatment is gentle enough for all skin types, but should not be used every night. We recommend using 2-3 times per week, alternating with your Multi-Vitamin cream or other nightly moisturizer.

Step Four: Neck Cream
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Retinol Restorative Neck Cream

Benefits:
Repairs signs of daily damage and fights free radicals.

Instructions:
Dab a quarter sized amount onto neck and décolleté, then massage gently upwards into skin.

A total pro-aging routine means paying a little extra attention to areas that have the most fragile and sensitive skin. Years spent outdoors will add up, and speed up aging in the process. So it’s important to give a little TLC to delicate zones that are the most prone to sun spots and sagging. Your neck and decollete require sun protection, adequate cleansing, and hydration in order to stay healthy and taute over time.

With these important points in mind, we’re diehard fans of our Retinol Restorative Neck Cream. This formula combines powerful natural ingredients like hydrolyzed quinoa (for increased skin density), naturally derived retinol (proven to be the most effective wrinkle-fighter), and olive squalane (for plumpness and hydration). Retinol is a powerful part of the anti-aging puzzle, hence its star status in most products in this 6-step routine. We’ve isolated cruelty free, plant-based retinoids in our anti aging formulas to reap the stellar collagen production benefits. Peep our retinol guide for more info on plant-based retinol!