Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Check the Label: 8 essential Anti Aging Ingredients

With so many over the counter Anti Aging creams endorsed by so many different brands with promising results each year, its hard to decide which one is best for you. So here's the list of 8 essential anti aging ingredients that decides the effectiveness of an anti aging cream.




Retinol:
Retinol is a form of vitamin A that plays a key role in anti aging. It helps in skin tightening and reducing fine lines by stimulating collagen production. It is also shown to fade brown spots and reduce dullness resulting in flawless skin with regular use.

Vitamin C:
It is an antioxidant that protects skin from damage caused by free radicals that can breakdown collagen, which in turn make your skin sag and wrinkled. So, vitamin C gives your skin a healthy glow and firmness. It can also reduce inflammation and improve's skin texture.

Hydroxy acids : 
Alpha and beta hydroxy acids causes exfoliation removing dead skin cells and allowing growth of new skin cells. Alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid boosts collagen production and gives younger looking smooth skin. Beta hydroxy acids like salicylic acids are usually preferred for oily skin because they play a key role in fading acne and post acne red spots.

Niacinamide:

It helps in keeping skin hydrated and maintain skin's elasticity. It also make skin less prone to irritation and reduces acne.

Hyaluronic acid: 
It absorbs moisture from air and keep skin super moisturized. It is one of the "acid" that is not even harsh on skin.

Ceramides:
Ceramides glue the skin cells together that make skin to look firm and moisturized. Decrease in skin's ceramide content due to excessive sun exposure results in wrinkled and sagging skin. Including ceramide in skin routine is an incredible way to make skin look younger.

Sunscreen:
A SPF factor that provides protection against UVA as well UVB rays is essential because major skin damage and premature aging is caused due to exposure to these harmful sun rays.

Antioxidants: 
Antioxidants like green tea extracts are very beneficial to skin and work in many different ways, they tend to build collagen, reduce inflammation and evens out skin tone and texture. They also make skin more prone to withstand sun exposure.


With these anti aging ingredients now you know which anti aging cream is best for you.

Hope this was helpful. Feel free to post comments or suggestions. :)



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