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It’s easy to get swept up in the belief that an effective anti-aging skincare routine requires the most potent formulas and chemicals. After all, it takes major effort to fade wrinkles and fine lines, right? But the opposite is often true — gentler, more natural skincare products, including organic drugstore products that won’t break the bank, can be just as efficient as their costlier cousins. Bonus: They can help prevent and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without irritating your skin.
But, there is at least one fact to keep in mind when shopping for natural, organic skincare products — just because it’s natural, doesn’t mean you should slap it on your face and hope for the best.
“The word ‘natural’ just means the skincare product is made from ingredients that originate from plant flowers, roots, seeds, or leaves,” Dr. Fayne Frey told Reader’s Digest. “There is no evidence that shows botanicals are better than synthetic ingredients but there is plenty of research that indicates that many so-called natural ingredients are sensitizers and cause rashes and other allergic reactions. Let me remind you: poison ivy is 100 percent ‘natural.”
Stick to natural ingredients that can work when it comes to addressing signs of aging. These five organic drugstore products are rich with ingredients like vitamin A (retinol), pomegranate oil, and vitamin C — and they have absolutely no nasty chemicals to muck up your complexion and health. Here are some of the best organic drugstore products that will help take care of those fine lines and wrinkles:
Goddess Garden Organics Everyday SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen ($9.99)
There's one product that deserves a spot at the top of every anti-aging skincare product list: sunscreen. And this natural, organic SPF 30 keeps wrinkles, fine lines, and cell-damaging free radicals at bay with a 100 percent biodegradable formula that's infused with hydrating aloe vera and sunflower oil. This broad-spectrum sunscreen is vegan and free of chemicals like oxybenzone, parabens, and synthetic fragrances. You can even use it before the longest swim of your life — it offers 80 minutes of water-resistant protection.
Jason Smoothing Coconut Oil ($7.98)
When your skin is hydrated, it looks healthier and more radiant and any fine lines you have are a lot less apparent. But, more importantly, moisturized skin is skin that's better protected against elements that can cause wrinkles and a parched complexion. Coconut oil doesn't work for every skin type and is better for extremely dry skin (it's simply too rich for acne-prone skin). But if your skin type fits the bill, Dr. Jessie Cheung tells Total Beauty, who says this is one organic moisturizer that can make a major difference in your skin.
"This melts into your skin for deep moisturization, and is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial," Cheung said. "This is a great natural moisturizer for anyone suffering from eczema, as it helps to repair the skin barrier."
Amara Organics Vitamin C Serum ($17.95)
Vitamin C is an incredible anti-aging antioxidant that combats free radicals and can prevent hyperpigmentation. But, it can also prove irritating on some skin types. That's why this organic vitamin C serum, which also contains soothing hyaluronic acid, is so effective. With a powerful 20 percent vitamin C formula, it's got the goods to soften fine lines, but it's also free of dyes and fragrances and super moisturizing, thanks to vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, which holds 1000 times its weight in water.
Levan Rose Pomegranate Seed Oil ($13.97)
Another potent antioxidant, pomegranate seed oil promotes faster cell turnover, boosts collagen production, and absorbs quickly, leaving your skin extremely hydrated and with a gorgeous glow. This organic, therapeutic-grade pomegranate seed oil contains just one ingredient and has no parabens, fillers, or added fragrances.
Body Merry Retinol Surge Moisturizer ($20.98)
With organic jojoba oil, aloe, and green tea, this natural retinol combines the anti-aging benefits of the vitamin A derivative with soothing and hydrating ingredients found in nature. This is a Leaping Bunny Certified, cruelty-free retinol moisturizer that helps improve your skin tone and fight wrinkles, fine lines, and sun spots without causing reactions the way many Retin-A and OTC retinol creams can do.
Learn more about organic skincare by checking out The one natural ingredient that should be in everyone's skincare routine and These are the best organic face washes under $20 on SHEFinds.com.
