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Want 'Plumper' Skin After 40? Add These 11 Skincare Ingredients That 'Improve Elasticity' And 'Boost Glow'

April 8, 2025 by Lisa Cupido
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When we say “plump” skin, what exactly do we mean? And why are we in a rush to get it? Plump skin is well-hydrated skin that appears smooth, fuller, and is void of most wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging. This doesn’t mean you have zero lines — that isn’t the ultimate goal of plump skin — but it does mean your overall skin texture looks healthy and glows with radiance that seems to come from within.

Following a healthy diet that contains vitamin and mineral-rich foods is an important step toward getting gorgeous skin. If you’re over 40 and wondering which skincare products to incorporate into your routine for “plumper” skin, these 11 skincare ingredients can “improve elasticity” and “boost glow.”

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1. Collagen

 


Collagen supports your skin’s firmness and elasticity and is responsible for keeping your skin looking smooth and wrinkle-free.

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2. Vitamin C

 


A vitamin C applied in the morning can help fight free radicals that destroy skin cells and stimulate collage production, which leads to a more glowing complexion.

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3. Retinol

 


When applied in the evening, retinol is one of the gold-standard skincare ingredients that speeds up cell turnover and can help reduce acne and stimulate collagen.

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4. NMN

 


Also known as Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, NMN slows skin aging by boosting the repair of damaged cells.

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5. PDRN

 


PDRN, or Polydeoxyribonucleotide, comes from salmon DNA. It can promote skin cell regeneration and repair, stimulate collagen, and help heal skin wounds or conditions like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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6. Hyaluronic Acid

 


One of the most popular ingredients in skincare, HA plumps up the skin by locking in hydration and helping to strengthen your skin barrier.

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7. Niacinamide

 


Niacinamide is amazing for controlling oil production so that your skin is more balanced, fading dark spots, and strengthening the skin barrier.

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8. Peptides

 


Coming in closely behind retinol when it comes to skincare benefits it can provide, peptides are ideal for firmness and improving skin elasticity, which helps minimize wrinkles.

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9. Coenzyme

 


Coenzymes, or CoQ10, stimulate collagen and elastic production and help fight oxidative stress.

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10. Centella Asiatica

 


Centella Asiatica is used in traditional Eastern medicine to promote skin healing and is often applied to treat wounds and burns. It reduces inflammation, adds hydration to the skin, and improves skin elasticity.

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11. Ceramides

 


Few ingredients are as superior as ceramides for locking in moisture and strengthening the skin barrier. You’ll find this ingredient in many moisturizer and lotions.

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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