Healthy-skin breakthroughs - 1

Confused about which products to use? Let this be your guide to cleansers, wrinkle fighters and more.

Think of the skin potions crowding your medicine cabinet. Do you know which one really work for you? Ninety-four percent of women are confused by their anti-aging options, according to the American Academy of Dermatology in Schaumburg, Illinois. To help, SELF talked to experts and reviewed the research so you’ll know which products to choose and the best ways to use them.

First, a review of the basics: Wash with a non-soap cleanser at night (morning, too, if skin is oily). Then use moisturizer—its hydrators help soften surface cells so they lie flat, creating a smooth look and feel. Moisturizer alone can reduce wrinkles’ appearance by up to 20 percent. One of the best ingredients is hyaluronic acid. (On labels, look for sodium hyaluronate or hyaluronan. Try Prescriptives Intensive Rebuilding Moisturizer). This sugary substance found naturally in skin draws moisture from the air, holding up to 1,000 times its weight in rays slow collagen production and break it down, which can lead to wrinkles. What else might your skin need? Read on.

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