Anti Aging Skin Care Products - Really Turn Back the Clock
The beauty market advertises anti aging skin care products for your skin, but which ones are proven clinically to work? Here's a run-down of the top-picks as well as some simple, free tips to protect your skin against premature aging. Remember too, you didn't age overnight, so oftentimes, the longest lasting treatments will take some time before dramatic improvement occurs.
Prescription Skin Care Treatment - Tretinoin (Retin-A or Renova)
Tretinoin is a relative of vitamin A and is only available by prescription. However, this topical skin cream has the clinical studies to back up its effectiveness as a leading, scientific, anti aging product. Basically, Tretinoin works by boosting collagen production which decreases fine lines and wrinkles in addition to making skin smoother. It also normalizes sun-damaged skin cells, improves brown spots and 'age spots', while also increasing circulation by stimulating new blood vessels to form in the skin. The down side to Tretinoin, aside from being prescription only, is that it can cause skin irritation for some users. This irritation can often be treated simply by decreasing the amount used, or alternating the routine of use. If you use Tretinoin, make sure you apply it to a dry face only at night as light inactivates this product. Use a sun-screen during the day as your skin may become hypersensitive to the sun.
Skin Care Tips - How to Turn Back the Clock
While no one can stop time, there are simple things you can incorporate on a daily basis to undo, slow, or inhibit skin from developing excessive signs of aging. Some simple tactics are:
- Taking a daily multi-vitamin with A,B,C, and E (all of which are antioxidants) as well as minerals. Supplements ensure your body gets the necessary components it needs to promote optimal health inside and out.
- Drinking water throughout the day instead of drinks high in sugar or caffeine can help ensure you stay well hydrated (which keeps your skin looking younger).
- Smoking can drastically affect your body and skin's health over time due to closing off your circulation; so quitting will improve your skin's appearance.
- Wearing a sunscreen daily (at least SPF 15) that blocks UVB rays will prevent the skin from burning; however, it would be best to look for a sun block or broad spectrum lotion that has at least 4-7% zinc in it for blocking UVA rays (just as harmful as UVB but without the burning).
- Wearing clothing that covers the skin when being exposed to the sun for prolonged periods of time will also prevent sun damage.
Anti-Aging Products - Over the Counter Options
Topical creams and lotions with vitamins can be helpful for anti aging if they are the right kind. Look for products that contain topical vitamin C and Alpha-hydroxy acids (such as glycolic acid in the 10 to 15 percent range, lactic acid, and malic acid for example). Studies have shown that both improve sun-damaged skin cells with the effect being similar to Tretinoin. This makes topical vitamin C and Alpha-hydroxy acids useful in anti aging skin care.
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