Wrinkles Cream and the Best Anti Aging Ingredients
Wrinkles are part of the natural aging process. As we get older, our body produces less collagen and elastin which makes our skin sag and become less elastic.
Even though wrinkles are linked to genetics, you may actually be accelerating the aging process with your bad habits. This isn't so bad, because it also means that if you can do things to accelerate the process, you can also do things to prevent face wrinkles and body wrinkles. Here's a short list of habits you should change and ingredients you should look for when purchasing a wrinkle cream.
Stay Young with a Few Lifestyle Changes
Sunbathing smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption are known to accelerate the aging process. The idea is to reduce the risk of premature aging by moderating solar exposure and alcohol consumption. As for smoking, you should try and eliminate it all together.
Smoking causes severe skin damage. Not only does it lead to skin wrinkles that appear all over your body, but it also accentuates eye wrinkles due to the toxins present in cigarette smoke. The facial expressions that smokers make also contribute to the formation of crow's feet.
Sunbathing is also responsible for skin wrinkles as well as age spots and dry, leathery skin. When going outside make sure to use a sunscreen lotion in addition to protective clothing such as wide brimmed hats and long sleeved tops.
Alcohol should be avoided because it causes severe dehydration and may lead to aged skin. It is important for your skin that you moderate your intake of alcohol and increase your consumption of pure water. These steps will help keep your body and skin hydrated.
If you want to provide your skin with extra protection, use anti-aging or wrinkles cream. You may want to start using these types of creams by your late 20s. Don't forget that it's always easier to prevent aging problems than to treat them.
Here's a list of a handful of ingredients that should be in your anti aging cream. You may find one or more in any given product:
*coenzyme Q-10 *hyaluronic acid *alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) *copper peptides
Coenzyme Q-10 has become very popular in anti aging products. It helps stimulate skin growth and makes skin smoother due to its firming properties.
Hyaluronic acid has been clinically proven to diminish fine lines and wrinkles due to its water holding capacity. It has the ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are one of the few anti aging ingredients that have proven their effectiveness. They promote exfoliation, stimulate skin repair, increase skin thickness and increase collagen production. Citric acid, glycolic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, and malic acid are all AHAs.
Copper peptides have been among one of the recently studied ingredients that have been proven beneficial in the healing process. They can help stimulate collagen production and help skin become firm again.
Natural skin care products are a good way to provide your skin with anti aging skin care. BIOSKINREJUVENATION is a natural cream that contains effective natural ingredients that are a welcomed addition to any wrinkle treatment. Keep in mind, a good natural skin care cream is even more powerful if you accompany it with a few lifestyle changes.
Published January 21st, 2010
Filed in Health
