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How to compare Anti aging Creams?
As people age, they rely on beauty treatments to look young. So, the use of anti aging creams plays a big part in controlling the aging process. When we go to a shop it is necessary to have knowledge about anti aging creams to compare them and buy the best that is suited for our skin.
The comparison should be first made based on the type of skin a person has. The skin may be sensitive, oily, dry or normal. It also depends on the age of the person. The specific needs of an individual should also be taken into account.
Then the ingredients should be analyzed to make sure that they do not contain any chemicals that may damage the skin. Some herbal creams will also contain chemicals that may have an adverse effect on the skin. If all this is satisfactory and the cream seems to suit you, then and only then look at the price. Compare prices and make the best buy. Some creams might be cheap but might affect the skin. So, take care.
We should first know what work the anti aging creams should do. As we age, the skin matures and becomes drier, thinner and less elastic. Wrinkles appear. Laugh lines around the mouth and crow's feet around the eyes become prominent. The pores in the skin also become larger. As we age, the skin renews itself much more slowly than earlier. The main reason is due to the lessened production of collagen, a protein which firms the skin. As a result the skin gets dehydrated and wrinkles are formed. To set this right, anti aging creams are used. Their main work is to get rid of the wrinkles.
The main qualities of an anti aging cream are that it should prevent wrinkles. It should have potent anti oxidants. This protects the skin from free radicals and toxins. It should not contain things that will harm or irritate the skin like, lemon, camphor, methanol, arnica, peppermint, alcohol, fragrances, parabens etc. It should have natural ingredients. Some of them are natural vitamins like A, C, D, E and K. It should also contain Cynergy TK which naturally helps in the stimulation and production of collagen and elastin in the body. Coenzyme Q10 and Wakame are other such natural ingredients. The cream should not be too heavy or too greasy. This will leave your pores clogged when left on overnight. Sun screen lotions are also very useful.
Some of the main ingredients found in anti aging creams are the following:
Retinol - It is a type of Vitamin A. It helps in reducing wrinkles by stimulating the production of collagen. It reduces the skin discoloration, tightens pores and acts as a sun screen. It is also used in treating acne.
Kinetin - This helps in making the skin soft. It protects the skin from free radicals and is a good anti oxidant.
AHA (Alpha Hydrochloric Acid) - This removes the outer layer of dead skin and stimulates the growth of new cells. It acts as an exfoliating agent. This also stimulates the production of collagen. It is however necessary to use a sun screen as using hydroxyl acids may increase a person's susceptibility to sun damage.
Coenzyme Q10 - This reduces wrinkles, prevents sun damage and is already present in the body as a fat soluble vitamin.
Vitamins - Vitamin A helps in skin renewal, Vitamin C helps the skin to look younger and fresher. Vitamin E helps in the natural repair of the skin and protects the skin from the harmful ultra violet rays.
Antioxidants - They are mainly Vitamins A, C, and E. They prevent premature aging and are also used tin cosmetics as preservatives. Moisturizers, lipsticks, lotions and facial cleansers contain antioxidants.
Tea Extracts - Black, white and green tea extracts act as anti oxidants. They have anti inflammatory properties. They also help in repairing damage done to the skin.
With so many varieties, it is imperative to know the type of anti aging cream that will suit you and then buy it. Compare prices only after deciding the type of cream you want to buy.
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