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> One group of ingredient that ASAP Science does recommend, alongside antioxidants and retinol, are palmitoyl polypeptides – if you use all three then you’re checking all the boxes for science-backed anti-aging skincare.

That paragraph sums it up but according to the article not all retinoids are the same. Read on for more scientific information on what's out there for your specific skin care needs.

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I wish they made some recommendations and application schedule. That statement alone makes is very hard to figure out which products are legit and which are not.

The average reader (me) just wants to buy 3 products, use them nightly, and move on, without doing hours of research.

I recommend The Ordinary skincare company [1] which makes everything on the list. For example, this what I use for retinol [2] and the polypeptides [3]. Just read and follow their directions carefully because they sell some concentrated stuff that can do some harm in inexperienced hands (you don't need those products so just read the product page carefully to avoid them).

Source: family member is a biophysicist and looks a good 10/20 years younger so I just follow their lead. As an engineer the no nonsense product lineup appeals to me (no affiliation).

[1] https://theordinary.deciem.com/us/theordinary_regimenguide.h...

[2] https://theordinary.deciem.com/us/rdn-granactive-retinoid-2p...

[3] https://theordinary.deciem.com/us/rdn-buffet-30ml.html

From what I remember from Labmuffin's past articles, she doesn't give a specific nightcare routine because it varies based on the individual, so some trial and error is required.

Maybe that's a bit of a cop out, but if there were a perfect combination then there wouldn't need to be so many different products (marketing aside, even the same formulations of active ingredients are available as washes, creams, lotions, serums, peels, etc).

There are other non-ingredient things that matter: limiting sun exposure, cleaning the oil/dirt, and using something to maintain hydration (glycerin, aqueous cream, ... petroleum jelly in extreme cases).

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