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The Ordinary Regimen for Aging and Mature Skin

by Mohammad Ali Ayaz on Jan 04, 2024

This post will be sharing The Ordinary Regimen for Aging and Mature Skin.

I was initially hesitant to write this post because I don’t yet have ageing concerns which I’m personally treating. But then I’ve spent the last month creating skincare routines for my group members over at The Ordinary Skincare Fans Facebook Group and the most predominant skin concern is aging.

From fine lines to wrinkles and the whole nine yards. So, I’ve decided to explore all the products from The Ordinary that target ageing and how they can be combined together.

The Ordinary Regimen for Aging and Mature Skin

The Ordinary Skincare Products for Aging

There are currently ten products in The Ordinary portfolio targeted toward aging concerns. They are divided into two categories: Peptides and Retinoids.

Peptides

Peptides are essential ingredients in fighting aging. They are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of proteins such as collagen, elastin and keratin. These proteins are the foundations of your skin and are responsible for its texture, strength and resilience. Without peptides, our skin is less intact which can lead to a loss of firmness, the appearance of wrinkles, a change in texture and less ‘bounce’. When applied topically to the skin, peptides act as little messengers, triggering skin cells to perform specific functions such as building collagen and elastin, encouraging the skin to look and act younger. Extensive scientific research has proven that peptides can support your skin on multiple levels, for example firming, soothing and hydrating the skin.
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The Ordinary has four peptides in its portfolio:

As you can see, they are core products that target major aging concerns.

The Ordinary Regimen for Aging and Mature Skin

Retinoids

I’m sure most of us are familiar with Retinol which is Vitamin A and is responsible for cell turnover. Studies have shown that Retinol is the most effective topical product for anti-ageing. So the earlier you start the better. But the issue is, that retinol comes with its own responsibilities including side effects. From peeling, purging and biggest of all, irritation so you need to be careful with it.

To get the best and fastest results, it is recommended that you go for prescription-strength Retinoid which is called ‘Tretinoin‘. But because of how strong and potent Tretinoin is, brands are formulating with Retinoid derivatives including The Ordinary.

Even though Retinoid and their derivatives might take longer to work, it has fewer side effects. The irritation is not as strong, and neither is the purging and peeling. But you can still get irritated, trust me. I share my experience and how to use Retinol safely in The Ordinary Retinol Guide.

Now, before I shed more light on The Ordinary Retinoids, I’ll like to point out the conversion steps just so you can manage your expectations on how fast you would expect results. Obviously, you’ll need to be consistent and be in it for the long game. Depending on what brand you use, your retinol can come in either of these derivatives:

Retinyl Ester >>>> Retinol >>>> Retinaldehyde >>>> Retinoic Acid

So, the closer the form of Retinoid you use to Retinoic Acid, the faster and better it works. It also means that the more potent the Retinol is, the higher the irritation. It goes without saying that Tretinoin is the best Retinoid to go for but you can’t just jump into it. Instead, ease into it and move up slowly. This is why I think The Ordinary Retinoids are a great place to start.

So, from lowest to highest concentration:

Yes, I’m sure you’re wondering where Granactive Retinoid fits into all this. According to The Ordinary, Granactive Retinoid is a Retinoic Acid ester that uses next-generation retinoid active technologies which have been shown to achieve better reduction in signs of ageing than retinol without irritation. The long and short story is that the Granactive Retinoid is weaker than Retinol.

Now that we have a better understanding of these products, let’s fix them into routines.

The Ordinary Regimen for Aging – AM & PM Routines

The Ordinary Regimen for Aging and Mature Skin

If you are trying to strictly treat aging concerns, here is a routine that you can follow with The Ordinary skincare products:

AM Routine

PM Routine

PM2 Routine

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The Ordinary Regimen For Acne and Aging Concerns

The Ordinary Regimen for Aging and Mature Skin

Based on my Facebook Group, I’ve seen different types of skin concerns people have and are trying to treat together. As such, I thought I should share this routine for people with acne-prone skin who also have early signs of aging:

AM Routine

PM Routine

PM2 Routine

If you prefer to add an eye cream to your routine, here are 8 Best Eye Creams For Dark Circles And Wrinkles

Quick Tip

Whatever skin concern you’re treating, as long as you’re not 30 and above and need a full-on anti-aging regimen, you’re better off just including Matrixyl or Argireline Solution in your routine. The former helps with fine lines while the latter helps with under-eye wrinkles. As long as you’re not using them with Vitamin C or any Direct Acids, they can fit nicely into your routine. If you prefer not to use Peptides, you could always just start with the lowest percentage of Retinol.

In Conclusion,

I hope you have found this post on The Ordinary Regimen for Aging and Mature Skin helpful. I’ve tried to break down the products and terminologies to the best of my abilities. I hope it will help you make a more informed decision in the future and take proper care of your skin in the future.

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