Aging Prevention

There are 4 key elements of this whether you are 23 or 50. The rest is gravy. If you set these habits as early as possible in your life, your 50+ year old self will thank you so many times. Much of what we see around us as skin aging is preventable.

This collection has the 4 key things + 1: good daily sunscreen, high quality antioxidant (under sunscreen), a good moisturizer, a "vitamin A" cream at night (retinoid), and weekly gentle exfoliation.

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Triple Antioxidant Serum

Madison MD

$142.00

Size: 1 oz.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

This antioxidant is loaded with the good stuff. Vit C in the form of Ascorbyl glucoside (stabilized form of L-ascorbic so it doesn't deteriorate with time), Vit E to also stabilize the Vit C, green tea extract, and ferulic. All are natural and hydroquinone free.

The pigment fighter I recommend is the 5-Point Brightener & Pigment Serum. This serum goes under the Triple Antioxidant Serum, if you have pigment problems like melasma or brown spots.

The goal of MadisonMD is to produce skin care products that are better than existing lines, at a better price point, with a focus on active lifestyles.

Free of: Animal cruelty, parabens, propylene glycol, & fragrances

Key Ingredients

ACTIVE PRIMARY: Ascorbyl glucoside (vitamin C), ferulic acid, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, emblica, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol (B5), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), green tea leaf extract
5-Point Brightening & Pigment Serum

Madison MD

$125.00

Size: 1fl oz

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

This product is loaded with plant based lightening and brightening agents. The ingredients speak for themselves. And there are actually 9 active agents in this products! It's very compatible with other products and make-up.

For pigment problems like melasma and brown spots use twice a day after cleansing, but under all other products.

For prevention, use once a day in the morning, after cleansing then put your other products over it.

The antioxidant I recommend is the Madison MD Triple Antioxidant Serum.

The goal of MadisonMD is to produce skin care products that are better than existing lines, at a better price point, with a focus on active lifestyles.

Free of: Animal cruelty, parabens, propylene glycol, & fragrances

Key Ingredients:

ACTIVE PRIMARY: Lactic acid, arbutin, azelaic acid, bilberry extract, ascorbyl glucoside (vitamin C), licorice extract, dipotassium glycurrhizinate, ferulic acid, emblica, sodium hyaluronate, BSC multifruit extract (sugar cane, sugar maple, orange fruit, lemon), ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), rutin, ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10), resveratrol, green tea leaf extract, linolenic acid, beta caroteneanthenol (B5), tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), green tea leaf extract Secondary: Witch hazel, linoleic acid, lecithin
Eye Rescue

Madison MD

$82.00

Size: 0.5 fl oz.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

This is the best eye cream I've ever used with peptides, Vit C, a very gentle retinol, hyaluronic acid, and very high quality oils to protect and moisturize the delicate eye area. See what you think! The pseudoalteromonas extract is from the arctic marine algae naturally high in antioxidants.

Use twice a day ....morning and night. Use on lips too.

I recommend for even more effect, putting the AQ growth factor eye serum underneath Eye Rescue at night.

The goal of MadisonMD is to produce skin care products that are better than existing lines, at a better price point, with a focus on active lifestyles.

Free of: Animal cruelty, parabens, propylene glycol, & fragrances

Key Ingredients

ACTIVE PRIMARY: Tripeptide-10 citrulline, tripeptide-1, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), retinyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), sodium hyaluronate, lecithin, green tea leaf extract ACTIVE SECONDARY: Shea butter, meadowfoam seed oil, avocado oil, aloe leaf juice, allantoin
Retinol Complex .25

SkinMedica

$62.00

Size: 1 oz

Who It's For

For sun-damaged skin and for those wanting to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and aging.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

This is SkinMedica's updated version of the old Tri-Retinol Complex, and it is still an excellent over-the-counter retinol. At this percentage, the effects are similar to Renova/tretinoin, etc. Use at night. If you can use the prescription version of tretinoin (like Renova), do so - but many people don’t want to be bothered with a prescription and the two retinols listed on this site are almost as good. This retinol also has vitamin E in a base that will not clog pores and is still compatible with moisturizers and sunscreens. Also see the Neocutis Nouvelle+Retinol Correction Cream. Start with this one though if you have never used a retinoid before.

Retinoids are repair creams that have 20 years of science and experience behind them. They build collagen and normalize sun damaged keratinocytes (skin cells) and help to prevent precancerous growths and skin cancers if used regularly.

How to Use

Apply one pump to the face at night. Always use at night - light inactivates it. Begin using twice per week, then increase gradually. If this product irritates your skin a little, try applying your moisturizer first, then wait 10-20 minutes, then apply this. You must use a sunscreen every morning if you use a retinoid because your skin will be just slightly more sun sensitive. Stop this product a week before sunny vacations and consider not using it if you can't be consistent with sunscreen or truly are outdoors constantly.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13, Squalane, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Ceramide 3, Bisabolol, Phytosterols, Squalene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax (Oryza Sativa Cera), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Polyisobutene, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Retinol Complex .5

SkinMedica

$78.00

Size: 1 oz

Dr. Irwin's Review

Same great, high quality retinol from SkinMedica, but twice the concentration as the 0.25%. This one is a 0.5%. If you are new to retinols, start with the lower strength (0.25) twice a week, gradually build up to nightly, and then try going up to this one (0.5%).

If you are dry or sensitive, use retinoids OVER your moisturizer.

If you have very oily, acne prone, tough skin, you can start with this.

Key Ingredients:

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13, Squalane, Retinol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Ceramide 3, Bisabolol, Phytosterols, Squalene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Cera,
C E Ferulic

SkinCeuticals

$165.00

Size: 1 oz.

Who It's For

Most skin types except the most sensitive. This product will usually be helpful for pigmentation problems also.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

In line with SkinCeuticals' superb antioxiants - a triple compound with L-Ascorbic 15%, Vitamin E 1%, and 0.5% Ferulic (a plant based antioxidant). Acts to prevent damage to skin cell DNA from UV via reduced free radical formation and prevention of DNA mutations. May stimulate collagen production slightly.

How to Use

Apply to freshly cleansed skin as the first layer.

Ingredients

Water, Ethoxydiglycol, L-ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Laureth-23, Alpha Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
C-Infusion Serum

DermaQuest

$92.00

Size1 fl. oz

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

An antioxidant, this is a non irritating Vitamin C lotion that's still light. With the Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) as the second ingredient, it has enough concentration of the active to make it effective. Great for sensitive or easily irritated skin, but also great for those with dry skin. Use it under your sunscreen in the morning.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua),Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Squalane, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Linoleic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Phospholipids, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Callus Culture Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Alcohol, Ectoin , Lecithin, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Glucosamine HCl, Algae Extract, Yeast Extract, Urea, Micrococcus Lysate, Plankton Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil.
Prevention + Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

Image

$39.00

Size: 3.2 oz.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

This sunscreen has been very popular. Very moisturizing and great for normal to dry skin. It absorbs in well! Make-up goes over it easily. Since untinted you can use on the face, neck, chest.....really anywhere. Tube is 3.2 oz and lasts well.

This is one of the highest zinc sunscreens on the market that is still priced well and has the zinc 18%. Zinc is the best UVA plus UVB blocker in a sunscreen.

One of the best sunscreens for melasma due to it's zinc 18%. If you want a zinc 18% sunscreen with a tint, look at the Dermaquest 30 tinted.

Note: We stopped carrying the Image SPF 50 because it had less zinc (9.0%) which was confusing patients. The SPF 50 has more chemicals.

Can be chalky on darker skin tones. Try the tinted version instead.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: zinc oxide 18%.

Key Ingredients: aloe (vera) barbadensis leaf juice, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, camelia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, arabidopsis thaliana, micrococcus lysate, l-ergothioneine, lecithin.
UV Clear SPF 46

Elta MD

$32.00

Size: 1.7 fl. oz

Who It's For

Best for oily and acne prone skin. Men tend to like this product because it's light and nongreasy.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

9% zinc oxide for true broad-spectrum protection. Another great sunscreen from Elta. Niacinamide to calm and protect sensitive, acne-prone skin. Oil-free, good for sensitive skin. Paraben-free, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic.

How to Use

Apply to face, neck, and hands 30 minutes before sun exposure. Use daily.

Ingredients

Zinc Oxide 9%, Octinoxate 7.5%. Purified Water, Cyclomethicone, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
UV Physical SPF 41 Chemical Free Tube

Elta MD

$29.50

Size: 3 fl. oz

Who It's For

Especially good for those with sensitive skin. Not great for those with acne and a lot of oil. Water resistant.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

Lightly tinted. This is a sunblock that is free of chemical sunscreen actives, with natural mineral UV Protection SPF 41 with 9% Zinc Oxide and 7% Titanium Dioxide for true broad spectrum protection. Oil-free, paraben-free and fragrance free. Ideal for very sensitive skin and children. Absorbs quickly. Can be a little chalky when first applied.

How to Use

Apply before sun exposure and reapply every 2-3 hours in high sun or after swimming or sweating.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 9.0% Zinc Oxide, 7.0% Titanium Dioxide Inactive Ingredients (alphabetical order): Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Octyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Perfluoronyl Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate 13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Purified Water, Quercitin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Selenite, Soft Tex Yellow Iron Oxide-C337773, Soft Tex Red Iron Oxide-C337775, Soft Tex Russett Iron Oxide-C337721, Soft Tex Black Iron Oxide-C337751, Thioctic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Non-Tinted UV Daily SPF 40 Pump

Elta MD

$28.00

Size: 1.7 fl. oz

Who It's For

Best for normal to combination skin to moisturize and protect from sun damage.

Dr. Irwin's Product Review

Light, sheer, daily SPF 40 (but not as light as the Clear) with 9% Zinc Oxide for good UVA and UVB protection. For the face, either alone or under makeup. Glides on easily and absorbs quickly into the skin. Hyaluronic acid to increase skin smoothness and softness and to decrease appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Paraben-free. Men like this product usually.

How to Use

Use daily on face, neck, chest and hands, 30 minutes before sun exposure.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 9.0% Zinc Oxide, 7.5% Octinoxate. Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyether-1, Citric Acid, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane