Aging is a natural part of life, but we can still take proactive steps to protect our skin, care for our bodies with nutritious food, and prioritize our mental health to make the process as graceful as possible. Establishing good habits now (like wearing sunscreen every day) can go a long way. After all, when it comes to wrinkles, the National Institute on Aging reports that environmental factors “like ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, can make the skin less elastic.”

Skin Protection FAQs

SPF stands for “sun protection factor,” and refers to how much UV radiation would be required to burn skin protected by sunscreen in relation to skin that doesn’t have any sunscreen. So, how do you choose an SPF number? A higher number isn’t always better because at a certain point the difference in effectiveness between SPF levels begins to decrease, making the higher levels fairly similar in terms of performance. “I recommend a minimum of SPF 30 for daily use on exposed skin and SPF 50 or more for outdoor activities,” advises Dr. Brooke Grant Jeffy, MD, an Austin-based dermatologist. You might also be wondering how much sunscreen to use. A good rule of thumb is to apply generously. Dr. Jeffy recommends that people apply two coats, and the American Academy of Dermatology recommends that adults use enough sunscreen to fill a shot glass for their entire body; for the face, that’s about ½ teaspoon full.

Top Aging Brands

Thrive Market curates the best products to support your skin at every stage.

Acure

ACURE infuses its creams, oils, shampoos, and cleansers with good-for-you ingredients like vitamins and minerals while keeping sulfates, phthalates, and harsh chemicals out.

Radically Rejuvenating SPF 30 Day Cream

Protect your skin from harsh rays with Acure’s SPF 30 cream. With turmeric, ferulic acid, and vitamin C, this reef-safe formula is free from parabens and sulfates. Thrive Market member Shellbe from Florida says “this is the best sunscreen I have ever used. It's so light and spreads easily.”

Derma E

Derma-E has pioneered clean skin care since 1984 when it turned the table on harsh ingredients, chemicals, and parabens. For more than three decades, this trusted skin care brand has continued to develop earth-friendly formulas.

Advanced Peptide & Collagen Moisturizer

Deep wrinkles? Derma E to the rescue. This vegan double-action cream is formulated with powerful peptides including Peptide Matrixyl® synthe'6® and Peptide Argireline®, plus green tea and vitamin C to help improve your skin’s resilience over time and protect it from future damage.

NOW Foods

Not much has changed for NOW Foods since their start in 1968. From oils to date sugar, they remain committed to transparency and offer non-GMO, paraben-free, and hexane-free wellness products.

Apricot Oil

Pure apricot oil is a simple way to soften skin, minimize fine lines, and restore a healthy glow. This oil is naturally rich in fatty acids, and is derived from apricot kernels. Jennifer from Michigan says “This is so lightweight. I've seen an improvement In my overall glow, and it also helps with fine lines and wrinkles.”

Skin Care Tips from Thrive Market

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The Benefits of Gua Sha

Healthy skin isn’t just a matter of layering on a certain cream or serum. Gua Sha is a type of facial massage that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to increase circulation and it’s easy to incorporate into a weekly wellness plan.

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