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Article Series: Anti-Aging
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How
To Choose An Anti Aging Face Cream
The problem of aging skin is an unavoidable
fact of life for everyone. Although women tend to be more concerned
with the effects of aging skin, men may also be interested
in maintaining the integrity of their skin tone as well. The
most noticeable area of the body that will exhibit aging skin
is the face. Consequently, there is a great interest in the
possible benefits in using anti aging face cream. There are
several factors to consider when choosing a face cream, including
the type of skin a person has and specific areas of the face
that may be of the most concern.
Skin Types
There are basically four types of skin conditions that will
dictate the kind of anti aging skin cream that will be most
beneficial to use. Some people may have what would be considered
normal skin, in which the moisture and oil levels within the
dermal layers are balanced and present fewer problems. Others
may have dry skin, which is less likely to present blemish
problems but will often result in flaking and even irritation.
Still others may have oily skin, which will generally produce
more blemish problems. Finally, some people may have a combination
of dry and oily skin, which can be the most problematic of
all.
Ingredients Found In Anti Aging Face Cream
Although these individual types of skin conditions will require
different kinds of ingredients that will best address the specific
problems of each skin type, there are some basic ingredients
that are generally found in any effective anti aging face cream.
Antioxidants are very beneficial in fighting the effects of
skin aging, because they support healthy cell regeneration
overall. Antioxidants can help to maintain the integrity of
present skin cells, and will ensure the proper growth of new
skin cells, especially those damaged from exposure to the elements.
Hyaluronic acid, a polysaccharide found naturally in cell tissue
formations in the skin, can improve overall skin hydration
and can also promote collagen and elastic growth and integrity
when added to an anti aging face cream.
Other Important Ingredients
Besides these two essential elements of an effective anti
aging face cream, the addition of glycolic acid may be helpful
for many skin problems. Glycolic acid aids in the exfoliation
of old skin cells, which will help to encourage the growth
of new skin cells. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is another type of
naturally-occurring antioxidant that has been found to be effective
in neutralizing free radical damage to skin cells. CoQ10 is
considered to be most effective when combined with an emulsifier
that will allow this element to be absorbed more deeply into
the layers of the skin. One other anti aging face cream ingredient
that is found in some formulas is phytessence, a Japanese sea
kelp that has elements that can block hyaluronidase, an enzyme
that breaks down hyaluronic acid in skin cells.
Choosing the Right Anti Aging Face Cream
The type of skin cream, as well as the ingredients that are
most effective, will depend on the specific skin aging problem
being targeted. Wrinkles are the main reason that people choose
an anti aging face cream, and products that contain ingredients
such as hyaluronic acid or other collagen-boosting elements
can help firm and tighten facial skin around the eyes, the
mouth and the forehead. Additionally, some elements that are
found in some skin creams may in fact have negative effects
on skin, such as alcohol, mineral oil, parabens, and in some
cases, ingredients that are added for fragrance.
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: 2009
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