Anti aging skin care ingredients and what they do
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Today we are going to look at Anti aging skin care ingredientsand what they do. We often see celebrities appear across our screens advertising the new “breakthrough” in anti aging skin care and her skin looks flawless and there is always some gimmick that sets this one apart from the hundreds of other skin care products out there. The next thing you know, you’re buying the product only to have it sit under your sink along with the other eye creams you got suckered into buying.
So here we are looking at what goes into the products and which ones are actually worth looking out for.
AHA and BHA: Smoothes the skin.
AHAs are best for normal-to-dry or sun-damaged skin because they help bind moisture and improve healthy collagen production and smooth an uneven skin texture. BHA is best for normal-to-oily or skin prone to breakouts while also being excellent for reducing redness from rosacea.
Retinol:
Retinol helps skin cells create better, healthier skin cells while increasing the amount of skin-support substances and has been shown to increase the skin’s collagen production and glycosaminoglycans content, resulting in firmer skin with an improved texture and enhanced barrier function.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C has been shown to increase collagen production (including dermal collagen, which is significant for wrinkle reduction), reduce the appearance of skin discolorations, strengthen skin’s barrier response, enhance skin’s repair process, reduce inflammation and help skin better withstand exposure to sunlight, whether protected by sunscreen or not.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E works in several different ways which include helping to protect cell membranes from oxidative damage and preventing collagen from being destroyed. It also works in powerful synergy with vitamin C. Vitamin E on an ingredient label may be listed as tocopheryl acetate, tocopheryl linoleate, tocotrienols, alpha tocopherol and tocopheryl succinate.
Soy isoflavones/ extract
Soy and its components have an amazing amount of research showing them to be powerful antioxidants that are extremely beneficial for skin. Studies show that these derivatives inhibit environmental damage, reduce irritation, improve skin texture, build collagen and fight sun damage.
Niacinamide
This component of vitamin B3 has been shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin, prevent skin from losing water content and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis. It also has a growing reputation for being able to lighten skin discolorations and reduce acne.
Green tea
The antioxidant components in green tea work to reduce inflammation, build collagen and reduce cell damage by impeding the harmful effects of sun exposure. EGCG, when found in cosmetics, is a more stable way to get the antioxidant benefit on skin.
Resveratrol
Like any antioxidant, resveratrol has incredible protective benefits for skin. When applied topically, resveratrol protects against sun damage, improves collagen synthesis and reduces cell damage. It is a stable, potent antioxidant worth finding in a skin care product.
Grape seed
This antioxidant significantly reduces free-radical damage combining it with other antioxidants greatly enhances its efficacy. It also has wound healing properties and is a top ingredient for fighting those wrinkles.
Curcuminoids
It is found in the spice tumeric and has potent anti-inflammatory properties, both internally and externally. It also works to suppress excess melanin production in the presence of sunlight and will help chronic inflammation, irritation and sun damage that causes skin to look older and become less able to repair itself.
Ceramides
They make up about 20 percent of the skin’s intercellular matrix, the ‘glue’ that holds skin cells together, which helps skin maintain its appearance and at the same time protecting it. When your skin suffers from sun damage, a dry environment or irritating skin care products, ceramides decrease, leaving the skin vulnerable. Replenishing the skin’s ceramide content is a powerful way to protect skin, helping it act and look younger.
These are just some of the many effective Anti aging skin care ingredients to look out for, let us know your opinion on any of these.
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