Anti-Aging Products
Aging is unavoidable. However, the way we do it and how we look as we grow older is within our control. Today at our disposal are thousands of skin care products that give us the opportunity to look great at any age. Find out which products are right for you.
Age-Spot Lighteners and Gels
If you are bothered by stubborn marks, scars or abnormal pigmented regions such as melasma, pimples or liver spots consider using an age spot lightener or gel. Lighteners are simply chemical peels that bleach or lighten abnormally pigmented areas. They can be safely used on most skin types. The powerful ingredients that make lighteners like Decleor Aroma White Brightening Spot Corrector or Skin Lightening Gel - AHA 10 by NeoStrata so effective range from kjolic acid, salicylic acid and glycolic acid to the very popular hydroquinone.
Anti-aging Creams
These excellent formulas were crafted to replenish valuable nutrients lost through the aging process. Botanicals, antioxidants, collagen precursors and other necessary components of healthy, youthful looking skin are included in anti-aging creams. Use anti-aging creams such as Age Intervention Face Cream by Jan Marini anytime of day and consider using them in conjunction with anti-wrinkle creams and serums for a full spectrum age-defying skin treatment protocol.
Anti-Wrinkle Creams and Anti-Wrinkle Serums
Anti-wrinkle skin care products are chockfull of antioxidants that fight off free radical damage to the skin brought on by harmful UV rays and other chemical pollutant exposure. These products can be bought either as a cream or a serum depending on your preference. Creams like Retinol Cream 15 by BioMedic and Ultra-Rich Restorative Crème Intense Moisturization by Exuviance add moisture and nutrients to all layers of the skin and can be used anytime of the day. Serums like Cell Energy Fluid by Babor should be applied only in the evening and tend to nourish to even greater depths and intensities than creams. Choose a cream for ease of application and convenience and serums for maximum protection.
Exfoliants
The top layer of all skin is dead. Exfoliants work by removing the drab top layer of skin and smoothing away small imperfections such as rough spots, fine lines and reducing the visibility of scars. Exfoliating at home is easy to do, can be done in the privacy of your own bathroom and is much more affordable than salon exfoliating treatments. There are several types of exfoliating treatments, including Purifying Gommage Exfoliant by Phytomer and dr. brandt microdermabrasion by Dr. Brandt. Some exfoliants use botanicals while others incorporate sea based particles or fine crystals into their formula. Look for an exfoliant that contains some form of gentle abrasive along with hydrating and moisturizing components.
Eye Creams
Eye creams are specifically formulated to combat signs of aging around the sensitive and thin region of the eye. These problems include wrinkles, crows feet, fine lines, puffiness, dark circles and drooping skin. Using regular body or hand moisturizer on this region is not recommended. Instead, this particular area of skin requires lightweight formulas such as Cernes Contour - Eye Contour Cream by Phytomer or Skin Rejuvenation Eye Cream by MD Forte, which contain nourishing nutrients that will build up, fill in and smooth over problem spots.
Hand and Body
The skin of the hands and body are thicker and more durable than the delicate skin found around the eyes and lips. Nonetheless, these areas of skin need just as much attention and should be pampered on a regular basis to replace much needed moisture and nutrients. Some creams, such as Hydra Hand Cream SPF 15 by Cellex-C, include an SPF factor perfect for those days that you will be outside while others focus on maximum moisture replenishment for tough spots such as elbows, knees, and heels, such as Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream by Glytone. Most, if not all good hand and body creams will also include a healthy dose of antioxidants to fight off free radical damage - the major culprit in the skin aging process.
Lip Care
Lips can be greatly damaged through a myriad of environmental factors ranging from smoking to UV rays. To help protect and treat your lips use lip care products that contain hydrating ingredients, antioxidants and botanicals, such as AHA Lip Conditioner by NeoStrata. These may include silymarin (extracted from milk thistle), vitamin E, hazel nut extracts, shea butter and of course an SPF rating for extra protection. A combination of these ingredients will leave lips fuller, smoother and younger looking in just a few applications.
Masks
Any time you have a few spare minutes and feel the need to revitalize your facial skin, turn to a hydrating, replenishing mask. Masks, such as Skin Rejuvenation Hydra-Masque by MD Forte and Betaplex Clear Complexion Mask by Cellex-C, can be used several times a week or every few weeks depending on your schedule. Apply over the skin making sure to keep out of eyes, hair lines, mouth and nostrils. Then, sit back and relax and let the ingredients do their work. After anywhere from 10-20 minutes wash off the mask with warm water to reveal healthy, radiant skin.
Moisturizers
As you determine which products you should use to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful, don't forget the power of proper moisturizing. Every inch of the skin deserves to be pampered on a regular basis with a specialy formulated moisturizer like Rejuvenative Moisturizer by SkinMedica. Be sure to always use moisturizers that are made specifically for the body. For extra attention, a collagen-enhancing moisturizer like Age-Defying Marine Collagen Cream by Pevonia Botanica will help reduce trouble areas such as cellulite.
Kits
For those who are interested in having everything they need in one compact and easy to travel with bag, consider trying an anti-aging skin care product kit. Anti-aging kits like Age Intervention Cream System-Regular by Jan Marini and Re-Storation Travel Kit by Z. Bigatti provide a compartmentalized and complete skin care system to prevent premature aging while on the road.
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