Here is our list of the 10 best ingredients for anti-ageing skincare.

1. Glycolic acid: The Game Changer

• A naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) found in sugar cane and pineapples.

• Extensively researched and reported safe with no long-term side effects.

• Possesses impressive rejuvenating benefits for skin: smoother, brighter, and more radiant skin, more even-toned complexion, and supportive of collagen production for firmer-looking skin and a reduced appearance of fine lines. 

• Unclogs blocked pores - a key factor in the formation of acne.

• It's the 'hero Ingredient' of Dr Mayson's Skin Rejuvenation Program and Anti-Acne Program. 

2. Retinal (NOT Retinol): Anti-Ageing Powerhouse

• Retinoids such as Dr Mayson’s and its higher strengths are vitamin A derivatives that promote cell turnover.

• Retinal is the short name for Retinaldehyde. It is not the same as Retinol. 

• Retinal is the immediate precursor to the active form of vitamin A, retinoic acid. Retinal is stronger and works faster than the more commonly used Retinol which is two steps removed from retinoic acid.

• As Retinoids can irritate sensitive skins, always start with a low strength and gradually work your way up.

• Anti-ageing

• Antibacterial

• Supports collagen production

• Powerful antioxidant — neutralising harmful free radicals involved in premature skin ageing.

• Delivers smoother, brighter complexions with a more uniform skin tone and a reduced appearance of fine lines.

• Dr Mayson offers three strengths of Retinal Serums: Active-A Renewal Serum 0.25% 0.5%, and 1%. Always start with the lowest strength and work your way up to avoid irritation.

3. Peptides: The Signal Boosters

• Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks for proteins like collagen and elastin.

• Peptides signal your skin to produce more of these skin-supporting proteins.

• They also hydrate and plump to produce firmer-looking skin with a reduced appearance of fine lines.

• Dr Mayson’s Peptide+ Face Serum is a peptide-rich, hydrating serum suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.

4. Hyaluronic Acid: The Super-Hydrator

5. Vitamin C: Brightener & Protector

• Powerful antioxidant protection by neutralising harmful free radicals impacting the skin surface and contribute to premature skin ageing.

• Supports collagen synthesis for former-looking skin and a reduced appearance of fine lines.

• Delivers a more uniform complexion.

• Brightens skin in facial pigmentation and melasma.

• Anti-inflammatory action helps to calm skin redness and soothe irritation.

• Promotes skin hydration and strengthens the skin barrier.

• Dr Mayson’s Active-C Strengthening Serum is a high-performance vitamin C serum, expertly formulated with two forms of vitamin C, eleven active peptides, and a targeted blend of skin-supporting actives.

6. Niacinamide: The All-Rounder

• A water-soluble form of vitamin B3.

• Protective: powerful antioxidant action neutralises harmful free radicals on the skin surface involved in premature skin ageing.

• Increases skin hydration by strengthening the skin barrier to reduce trans-epidermal water loss.

• Anti-inflammatory to calm skin redness.
  
  
• Reduces the appearance of 'open pores'.

• Niacinamide is a key ingredient in Dr Mayson's Active-A Renewal Serums and Triple-B Hydra Serum with Niacinamide.

7. Snap-8™ Peptide: The Skin Relaxer & Wrinkle Smoother

• SNAP-8™ Peptide has been shown to inhibit the neuro-transmitters to the facial expression muscles.

• By relaxing the facial expression muscles, it delivers smoother skin and a reduced appearance of expression lines.

• SNAP-8™ Peptide is considered a safe and non-invasive alternative to anti-wrinkle injections.

• It is also a humectant attracting and retaining essential skin moisture.

• SNAP-8™ is a key ingredient in each of the following Dr Mayson products:

Peptide+ Face Serum

Active-C Strengthening Serum

Illuminating Eye Serum

Ultimate Reversal Eye Cream with Vitamin K

SilkScreen Revitalising Moisturiser

Lightweight Hydrating Moisturiser

Feather-Light Hydrating Moisturiser

8. Spin Trap: The Revolutionary Scavenger of Free Radicals

• Typical antioxidants protect skin by neutralising and eliminating free radicals. However, they do have some limitations — they can also scavenge useful oxygen.

• In contrast, Spin Trap is selective, only trapping harmful free radicals and not essential oxygen molecules.

• Spin Trap captures harmful free radicals before they can cause damage and converts them into useful oxygen.

• Spin Trap is present in both Dr Mayson's Illuminating Eye Serum and Ultimate Reversal Eye Cream with Vitamin K.

9. Vitamin E: Powerful Antioxidant

• Protects the skin against oxidative damage from UV-induced harmful free radicals acting on the skin surface.

• Promotes skin health and delivers a healthier complexion.

• Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines.

• Anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and soothing.

10. Aloe Vera

• Rich in antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.

• Anti-inflammatory & antiseptic — soothes irritated skin and reduces redness.

• Healing & regenerative — it supports connective tissue and stimulates fibroblast cells for skin regeneration and repair.

• Contains calcium, potassium, sodium, and magnesium + trace amounts of zinc to support cell function.

• Strengthens the skin barrier to prevent trans-epidermal water loss and keep the skin hydrated.