Tue 31 May 2011
Trying to find an effective anti aging skin care product is like trying to strike gold. There’s a lot of straw out there, but not many needles. The info here should help you to find something effective. First, we will discuss what does not work.
Collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid are 3 ingredients that are not effective when applied topically. The skin care manufacturers seem to be capitalizing on the consumer’s limited awareness concerning those compounds.
Collagen and elastin are elementary proteins the body uses to create the elastic fibers responsible for the supporting the skin’s firmness. The body produces fewer elastin fibers as we get older. So we start to see sagging. Decreased collagen output also makes the skin’s layers more clear, which is a major reason that older people are more likely to have dark circles under their eyes. Using a skin firming cream on a day-to-day basis can provide a effective solution.
Collagen injections are one of the most popular spa treatments for wrinkles. Elastin, hyaluronic acid and artificial fillers are also used. The point of the injections is not to stimulate the skin’s collagen content or in any way ramp up the production of elastin fibers.
The injections are not in truth anti aging skin care treatments. Their single purpose is to puff up the skin’s fat tissue layer, which stretches out wrinkles and makes fine lines disappear.
Hyaluronic acid is a compound naturally present in the skin’s layers. It helps to keep it smooth, firm and strong. The skin’s hyaluronic acid content decreases with age due to increased enzymatic activity. The enzyme breaks down the hyaluronic acid.
Applying hyaluronic acid topically will not help to fix the problem. The enzymes just break that down, too.
The collagen and elastin present in cosmetics has been rendered ineffective by processing. The cells of the skin can’t use it. After reading all of this, you could think that there are no effective anti wrinkle creams. Don’t be discouraged.
Wakame kelp extracts inhibit the breakdown of hyaluronic acid, thus naturally raising the levels present in the skin. The effect is improved smoothness & firmness.
The keratin protein can be processed gently, allowing it to maintain its function. Creams containing it have clinically proven to decrease wrinkles, improve elasticity and moisturize thoroughly.
The antioxidant coenzyme Q10 makes an effective anti aging skin care cream. There is some good stuff out there. You just have to know where to look.