If you're looking for an anti aging skin care guide, you are not
alone. In today’s world, people are living longer than ever
before but they do not want their appearance to reflect their
increasing years.
With movie stars and fashion supermodels flaunting flawless skin
as role models, it’s no wonder that women and men of all ages
are becoming obsessed with youthful looks. But there is a
bewildering array of anti aging skin care treatments on the
market many of them promoted by those very same supermodels.
The problem is knowing where to start in your quest for a skin
care product that will work for you. Let me be your anti aging
skin care guide and give you some hints and tips on the things
to look out for.
Check the list of ingredients. Many skin care products include a
long list of ingredients on the label, but not all are good for
your skin. In particular watch out for:
Mineral oil, also known as liquid paraffin or paraffin wax. This
tends to clog the pores of your skin thus preventing its natural
ability to eliminate toxins. Prolonged use can encourage the
very thing it is supposed to stop.
Dioxane. This substance is often found in skin care products and
is readily absorbed by the skin. Unfortunately it is known to be
carcinogenic.
Parabens. These are found in many skin care products. They act
as a preservative to prolong the shelf life which would be a
good thing except for the fact that parabens may cause cancer.
Alcohols. Several different types of alcohol are used in skin
care products. Not all are harmful, but some cause dryness and
irritation.
Fragrances. Because fragrances are produced from materials that
are known to be toxic it is best to avoid products which contain
them. Whilst a dab of perfume or some bodyspray are entirely
harmless, use of these ingredients over a large area of skin is
another matter.
So those are the substances to avoid, but what about the
beneficial ingredients that you should look for? Well, here are
three: Phytessence Wakame, Cynergy TK and Coenzyme Q10 (or
CoQ10).
While all three work in different ways, the net effect is to
promote the growth of collagen and elastin which are the
proteins that provide firmness and flexibility to your skin. It
is the depletion of these proteins that allows the skin to
slacken and form lines and wrinkles.
You may find products that list collagen as one of their
ingredients, but unfortunately this is no use because applied
externally collagen provides no benefit.
I hope that this anti aging skin care guide has given you some
pointers to the way you can distinguish between the myriad of
creams and lotions in the marketplace. Look beyond the
advertising hype and check the ingredients with care before
choosing the products for your anti aging skin care treatment.
About the author:
Sally Tyler is a health researcher and writer about anti aging
skin care. Visit her site at http://www.antiagingproducts101.com
to learn about the latest developments in skin care and
rejuvenation.