Skin Care
Is La Roche-Posay good for anti-aging?
by Aaron|January 23, 2023
Approved by numerous dermatologists including LovelySkin’s own board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joel Schlessinger, skin care brand La Roche-Posay is known for harnessing the mineral-rich properties of its signature thermal spring water sourced from the French town of the same name. This nourishing spring water makes its way into skin care products across a variety of its product lines, from the Effaclar acne treatments to the soothing moisturizers found in the Lipikar product line.
With everything the brand has to offer, is La Roche-Posay good for anti-aging? The answer, of course, is a resounding yes. Over the years, La Roche-Posay has developed a legion of products that target visible signs of aging with powerhouse active ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. From wrinkle-easing eye creams to potent facial serums, get ready to meet all the products that deserve a spot in your skin care lineup, including:
This anti-aging serum is intended to leave skin on both the face and neck looking softer and more luminous. At the heart of the formula is 10% vitamin C, an all-star antioxidant that helps reduce signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration. Salicylic acid, an effective exfoliant, helps keep pores clear by sweeping away dead skin cells that can build up and make skin look dull and rough. Another key ingredient is neurosensine, a dipeptide that helps soothe irritated skin.
Hyaluronic acid is a much-loved anti-aging skin care ingredient, with its ability to instantly hydrate skin and help it look plumper and more youthful. This hyaluronic acid serum can stand alone or you can mix it into your favorite daily moisturizer to boost its hydrating power. In addition to hyaluronic acid, it also contains nutrient-packed La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water and vitamin B5, which helps damaged skin repair itself.
If you struggle with stubborn dark spots from sun exposure or acne scarring, make this La Roche-Posay anti-aging serum part of your daily regimen. It contains 10% niacinamide to help minimize the number of dark spots on your skin as well as their color intensity and size. In a clinical study, users reported a 35% reduction of discoloration after eight weeks of use. When you apply a few drops to your face, smooth the extra serum onto the backs of your hands as well—90% of study users saw improvement on dark spots on their hands as well.
La Roche-Posay’s Substiane product line was created for mature skin types with a focus on firming, tightening and toning sagging skin. Intended for morning and evening use, this anti-aging face moisturizer is formulated to boost collagen production to help tighten and firm skin with 4% Linactyl and 5% Pro-Xylane, two patented La Roche-Posay ingredients. Rich shea butter also helps guard against moisture loss to keep dryness at bay all day long.
This eye cream is the perfect complement to La Roche-Posay Substiane Riche Anti-Aging Cream. With a similar combination of Linactyl and Pro-Xylane, it helps tighten sagging skin around the eyes and minimize the appearance of crow’s feet. A combination of shea butter and dimethicone help guard against moisture loss while glycerin works to draw moisture into skin in an effort to provide a much-needed boost of hydration to the undereye area for a firmer look.
When it comes to proven anti-aging results, retinol is a holy grail active ingredient—and La Roche-Posay’s Redermic products make the most of its benefits. Containing 0.1% retinol, this night cream helps target fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin texture by boosting cellular turnover. With eight weeks of use, users reported a 30% decrease in upper-lip wrinkles and a 24% decrease in forehead lines.
If reducing the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines around your eyes is high on your list of skin care goals, this retinol eye cream is a fantastic option. It’s formulated to provide all the anti-aging benefits of retinol, but with a less intense concentration (0.01%) and a light formula that’s well-suited for the sensitive eye area. It also contains caffeine to help reduce undereye puffiness and hyaluronic acid for an instant plumping effect.
"Anti-aging skin care really starts with sunscreen,” Dr. Schlessinger says. “You can help prevent visible signs of premature aging before they start by wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.” A reliable, high-quality facial sunscreen is the cornerstone of any La Roche-Posay anti-aging skin care routine. This formula from the brand’s Anthelios sun protection line has the dual aim to correct and protect.
On the correction side, it contains niacinamide to help improve rough skin texture and discoloration from past sun exposure. To protect your skin, La Roche-Posay’s proprietary Cellox-B3 Shield technology features a combination of UV filters (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene) that work together to provide broad-spectrum sun protection. The finishing touch is Senna alata, a tropical leaf extract containing antioxidant properties to help guard against skin-damaging free radicals. A lotion texture and sheer finish make it easy to wear daily and layer comfortably under makeup.
If your skin skews sensitive, La Roche-Posay has a full collection of products with your needs in mind. Meet the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Collection and learn how it can help soothe redness, irritation and sensitivity.