We are aging all the time, but what it looks like is up to you. Every woman wants to be beautiful, but lines and wrinkles are not attractive. But with so many skin care products on the market how do you sort through the hype and find products that really work?
The first thing is to identify the skin issues you want to correct; whether it is brown spots due to sun damage, minimizing the look and appearance of pores, adult acne, or reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The key is to look for products that contain active ingredients with clinically proven results rather than a specific name brand.
Hydro Quinone is great for fading brown spots; and benzyl peroxide for treating acne. Alpha-hydroxy acids remove the top layer of dead skin cells around the eyes reducing fine lines and wrinkles. They also may help stimulate collage production and products that contain a Retinoid like Retin A can reduce large wrinkles and repair sun damage. Topical vitamin C can increase collagen production and correct pigmentation problems and improve inflammatory skin conditions. Idebenone helps with skin roughness and dryness. Peptides increase collagen production and diminish fine lines and wrinkles.
Advances in medicine have made it possible to look good at any age. 80% of how you age is up to you. Look at your habits. Smoking, drinking, sun exposure, exercise, and nutrition all impact how rapidly our body’s age. Consistent use of the right preventive and corrective anti-aging regiments along with healthy habits help you redefine your age. You can look and feel as young as you choose. 50 isn’t the new 30, it’s just 50 can look a whole lot different today than it did years ago.
References
WebMD. (2013) Retrieved 09/17/2013 from http://www.webmd.com/beauty/wrinkles/23-ways-to-reduce-wrinkles?page=2.
Hey Rita. Some great information you have presented. Do you know anything that is effective for sensitive skin? or all natural that won't clog pores? The reason I ask is because some of us problem children have skin that is super sensitive and break out in hives or acne faster than it takes to apply the creams. So many anti-aging products are full of fragrance or harsh chemicals that are not listed on the ingredients. Also, do you know of anything that has SPF that does not clog pores?
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