Anti-Aging Creams, Understanding What Works And What Doesn't
Most of us would love to look ageless with every passing year, and that's why the skincare industry is a huge one worldwide. We spend lots of money trying to undo the general signs of aging, wrinkles and other damage from the sun. Some people choose to go under the knife to rejuvenate their skin, but there are excellent topical anti-aging serums and creams that can deliver wow results. You just have to understand which ingredients actually work. Keep reading along for our recommendations.
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No To Collagen/Elastin
If you're looking for a superb anti-aging skincare performer, then a jar of collagen or elastin cream is not it. The cream will maintain a soft, hydrated complexion, and that's a plus, but these natural proteins will not firm or give your skin the youthful bounce you're expecting or fade wrinkles.
Beauty science shows us that collagen and/or elastin are both too big a molecule to penetrate the skin. It will merely sit upon your face and neck and add moisturize.
No To Apple Stem Cells
There's been plenty written about this exotic element for maintaining gorgeous, ageless skin, but apple stem cells and/or their extracts cannot perform miracles for human skin at least not at this point in anti-aging technology.
Many cosmetics companies use these fruit stem cells in making their serums and creams, but real benefits for the complexion haven't been proven.
Stem cells need to be alive to function as stem cells, and what you're getting in a jar of cream is dead and not going to help human skin rejuvenate and erase wrinkles.
Yes To Retinol
Retinol is a proven anti-aging molecule that boosts collagen production, speeds up cell turnover, reduces wrinkles and helps to plump up your skin for a youthful appearance.
Like it's big sister Retin-A, retinol is a form of Vitamin A and very effective at maintaining ageless skin. With retinol, you don't need a prescription, and it is gentler on the complexion than Retin-A.
According to the latest skincare research, retinol in concentrations of 0.04 percent can help repair the visible effects of environmental damage and visible thinning of the skin.
Yes To Vitamin C
The best Vitamin C for beautiful skin comes in topical form as a cream or serum. It is an amazing anti-aging and wrinkle-fighting ingredient. It can also brighten your complexion and help fade dark spots and even your skin tone.
Vitamin C, however, is an unstable ingredient, so look for products containing L-ascorbic acid, the most active form of Vitamin C, to deliver the best anti-aging benefits. Bye-bye wrinkles!
Yes To Copper Peptides
If you long for a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles and for smoother, firmer skin, then applying copper peptides is another effective anti-aging option.
Copper is an antioxidant that stimulates collagen production and repairs damaged skin.
The ingredient GHK-Cu is good at wound healing and getting rid of acne and its bacterial component.
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