Thursday, February 26, 2009

Choosing The Right Anti Aging Cream

By Haiyan Lai-Heskin

Our skin tone and the overall tightness of our skin is affected as the collagen production of the skin slows down with age. The result of the changes in our skin tone, the creases of the skin especially those in the face deepen.

Fortunately, the overall effect of aging on our skin can be slowed down with the right kind of anti aging wrinkle cream. According to experts, as the skin is constantly hydrated by the use of the anti aging wrinkle cream, the aging process of the skin is dramatically slowing down.

But really, we can not be so sure which anti-aging product works with a lot of variety of anti-aging face cream.

Trying to avoid being taken by those advertising it is not easy. You probably wonder whether the claims made by makers of anti-aging creams are real, or merely hype.

Nevertheless, some ingredients on anti-aging product not only does it prevent and repair, it also encourages new cell growth as long as you can recognise them.

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids or AHA is a most common ingredients on any anti-aging product. It is an exfoliant but promotes skin repair. BHA or Beta-Hydroxy Salicylic Acid also does the same for the skin and is an alternative to AHA.

Collagen, as one of the main ingredients in an anti-aging product promotes skin hydration making our skin look and feel plumper, firmer while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.

To protect your skin from the harsh rays of the sun, Coenzyme Q10 or Ubiquinone is the answer and you should use it on a daily basis.

Making sure that you then use a skin lotion with sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, in case you are using an anti-aging face cream that does not contain sun protection.

It is not surprising to know that there are vitamins and minerals should be included in an anti aging product. Vitamins A, C, D as well a E and minerals such as selenium and zinc as also lycopene and antioxidants.

In addition, it will also contain extracts from herbs as well as compounds that will help to make the skin tone light. You will find a majority of the best anti aging face creams having these ingredients.

The most important thing here is to take time in taking care of our skin by repeatedly using anti aging cream. Like what they usually say, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. One way to start is by taking care first of what is essential to our body and is obviously visible to others, our skin. - 16004

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