How To Support Skin Aging Without Harsh Topicals & Anti-Sun Protocol

Obsessing over any area of wellness can become toxic at some point. Take nutrition, for example: Eating a balanced diet is one thing, but counting every single calorie that enters your body can quickly become a mental health concern. 

There is plenty of anti-sun rhetoric surrounding skin health conversations. Look, it's no secret that unprotected sun exposure can lead to skin cancer and accelerated skin aging—but that doesn't mean you have to subject yourself to a full anti-sun protocol. 

Instead, just practice safe sun. In other words, wear your sunscreen, reapply it frequently, stand in the shade if you can, and maybe don't spend hours sunbathing in an effort to catch a tan. 

Some people can't tolerate retinol, and that's OK! The reason retinol comes so highly recommended for healthy skin aging is because it helps boost your skin's collagen1, leading to tighter, plumper skin. While this is an A+ pick for many, not everyone can tolerate the harsher active. 

Instead, you can rely on methods that contribute to healthy collagen production without irritation, such as ingesting collagen supplements, keeping up with vitamin C intake, and, yes, protecting your skin with SPF. 

On the topic of collagen supplements, be sure to approach this ritual with a healthy level of skepticism.

There's nothing wrong with getting filler and Botox—your skin is yours, and you should do with it whatever makes you happy. However, you should also know that there are plenty of steps you can take to rejuvenate your skin without these interventions. 

Many choose to opt for noninvasive skin treatments, like microneedling, Sofwave, laser therapy, facial acupuncture, and plenty more. If you're not sure what treatments would help address your specific skin concerns, we suggest consulting a dermatologist to chat about the different options fit for you.