Tips on the Use of Anti Aging Skin Care Products
Keeping our skin looking young and healthy is something many of us wish to do but do the many anti aging skin care products on the market actually work? Can you diminish lines and wrinkles by applying one of these preparations? There are many different products to choose from with many different ingredients so which one should you choose in your quest for a youthful skin? We've gathered some information on the use of anti aging skin care preparations and the ingredients used in them so that you can make an informed decision before you pay out a lot of money on products that may prove to be useless!
Firstly you must do is to find out your type of skin
and it's condition. Is your skin oily or dry? Or you may have a
combination skin. Now consider the health of your skin and how old you
are. A youthful skin or a skin that has a small number of wrinkles and
lines will react better to light products or creams, whereas an older,
more heavily wrinkled skin requires a more intense anti aging skin
routine.
There are also a range of different ingredients that
may be added to anti-aging skin preparations that could be effective.
Some have been proven to have an effect on wrinkles and lines but sadly
there are many that have no clinically proven effect. How can you and
be certain that you are purchasing an anti-wrinkle cream that is
effective? We've gathered together some information on anti aging
ingredients below to help you.
What isn't Effective?
Collagen
Collagen is a structural component of the deeper layers of the skin
where it provides support it and prevents wrinkles. If the collagen is
damaged, through the sun or additional environmental factors the skin
isn't supported as firmly and starts to droop. The large collagen
molecule and is not able to penetrate the the skin's epidermis when put
on the surface. Consequently collagen added to face creams won't have
any effect whatsoever on wrinkles and lines.
Costly Lotions and Creams
For anti aging skin products it isn't necessarily true that the more
expensive the more effective. Over the counter lotions and creams all
contain around the same quantity of the active ingredient so paying
more won't make a difference to the result.
What Does Work?
Anti
aging skin treatments that contain retinol, available over the counter,
or tretinoin which is available on prescription, have been clinically
proven to be effective on wrinkles and fine lines. Retinol is less
effective than tretinoin used for long enough can reduce lines and
wrinkles significantly.
Coenzyme Q10 has been proven to have
an effect on the lines surrounding the eyes. It can also shields the
skin from damage by the sun.
Copper peptides promote the production of collagen, can help in the healing of wounds and are effective as anti-oxidants.
A Word of Caution
Anti aging skin preparations containing tretinoin or retinol increase the the sensitivity of the skin to the sun so either use them at night before bed. If you apply any of these products during the daytime, it is important to always use a high factor sun screen as well.
Side Effects of Retinol or Tretinoin
Side
effects are normally mild but you may experience some redness or
irritation the first time you use one of these products. This is normal
and usually goes away in a a couple of days. If it persists for longer
than this stop using the preparation.
In Conclusion
Anti-aging
products can be effective if you choose those with ingredients that are proven to diminish lines and wrinkles and to help moisturise the skin. Don't fall for the exaggerated claims made for some of the products on the market but look carefully at the ingredients used to be sure that you are spending your money wisely.
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What a wonderful article. I have just recently been interested in anti aging products due to our Company coming out with one. I had no idea! Thanks for a super article!
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