Skin Care Info

f you are like me you are sick and tired of using aging skin moisturizers that feel like thick grease. Often marketed as being for ‘mature’ complexions, they leave your skin feeling oily and clogged with goo! And the more you pay, the more you’re left feeling robbed. So I went looking for quality anti-aging facial creams that don’t cost the earth – and was pleasantly surprised.

You can generally get both day creams and nightcreams in any one product range. An anti-wrinkle nightcream is a good idea because it should be designed to nourish and protect while your skin is at rest overnight.

Any decent aging skin moisturizers should focus on the three main causes of wrinkles, lines and sagging:

• the breakdown of collagen and elastin (the proteins that hold cells together)
• the breakdown of cell structure, and
• free radicals, which damage cells.

This sounds complicated but it is possible to find cosmetic manufacturers who are able to tackle all these problems.

Ideally, you’ll also want a product that doesn’t use chemicals and possibly harmful ingredients.

Collagen and elastin

Don’t be fooled by products that claim to actually contain collagen and elastin. The molecules in these proteins are far too large to pass through the skin and will do no good at all.

Instead, help your body regenerate its own collagen.

Look for aging skin moisturizers that contain a special ingredient called CynergyTK™. This is a compound of keratin, a protein found throughout the body that is responsible for cell structure. Whereas some manufacturers get their keratin from hooves and feathers, CynergyTK comes from a keratin in sheep’s wool. It can actually produce fresh new cells and stimulate collagen to regrow. It goes on the face in a very light, thin film – some have called ‘liquid skin’.

Cell structure

Hyaluronic acid helps to glue the fibers of collagen and elastin together. It maintains the structure of the cells and keeps the skin smooth and taut. But as we age, an enzyme attacks this acid, reducing its concentration in the body. A beautiful, natural ingredient called phytessence wakame, derived from Japanese sea kelp, can fight this enzyme, restoring a youthful elasticity.

Free radicals

Finally, you need a powerful antioxidant to deal with those free radicals. Coenzyme Q10 is a natural antioxidant found throughout our bodies. Once again, it reduces as we age. A popular ingredient in many aging skin moisturizers, it has recently become available in a ‘nano-emulsion’ form that is better able to penetrate skin layers.

With a little digging, you can find a range of natural skincare products that contain all these important ingredients and more. No harmful parabens, fragrances or chemicals should be present in your anti wrinkle creams so make sure you read the label carefully.

If you would like to read more of my research into the best aging skin moisturizers, please take a look at my website, where you’ll find more about the safe, pure products I use myself.

Tasha Sanders publishes research and information about natural skin care at http://www.beautiful-skin-and-health.com, where you can find out more about the cutting-edge products she uses that can help your skin glow with vibrant good health.

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