Anti Aging Skin Care Product
Professional Product Recommendations

The best anti aging skin care product should diminish the signs of aging. Without compromise!

Your skin concerns may be wrinkles, pigmentation spots, saggy skin or an uneven skin tone. To effectively treat these signs of aging it is important to use the right product and treatment that specifically target the aging concern that you may have at different stages of your life.

The skin ages in different stages. This may be as early as the age of 20. Each stage shows different aging signs. At first, they are not visible as changes happen within the skin. From the age of about 30 the first signs of aging appear. Although they may not be the classic signs of aging like wrinkles, early signs of aging may appear as uneven, unhealthy or dull skin. From the age of 40, the signs of aging are visible and thereafter increase steadily.

There are exceptions to this rule which lead to the question:

Why is it that some people's skin don't seem to age as fast as others?

Many factors play part in the aging process. To a small degree it can be inherited. Unfortunately we have to blame ourselves for premature skin aging. Everybody is born with perfect skin. Our diet and lifestyle are factors that accelerate the aging process and predicting the speed our skin is aging.

We can't have the skin we had when we were ten forever, that's just physical not possible. However, we can do things to keep our skin healthier and younger for longer. Besides nutrition, a good skin care regime and appropriate anti aging skin care product can help to slow down the aging process of your skin.

Igrendients That Diminish The Signs Of Aging

Smooth Out Wrinkles

Collagen is the main protein in the connective tissue. Collagen gives structure to the skin, keeping it strong and firm. With age or due to damaging factors like UV rays, the collagen fibres break down. Without the strength of collagen the skin loses its firmness. This loss of structure causes wrinkles to appear.

An anti aging skin care product that can help diminish wrinkles should contain ingredients that help in the production of collagen:

Vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid or commonly known as Vitamin C helps in the production of collagen. Besides the anti wrinkle effect, Vitamin C helps to brighten the skin, smoothes out the skin tone and texture and is a powerful antioxidant.

Vitamin C is delicate and can break down easily when it comes in contact with air. It's production for cosmetics is difficult, hence the often high price tag. Some people experience a yellow tinge on the skin after using a vitamin c product. This is due to the oxidisation of the product. Once it is oxidised it becomes useless. Check the colouring and always purchase products that are clear in colour. Concentration of a vitamin c product should be 10% and above to be effective.

Anti Aging Skin Care Product Recommendation: Abella Cellution C 12% Topical Vitamin C

Peptides

Peptides are the building blocks of protein and play an important role in the construction of collagen. Their ability to repair and rebuild damaged skin is making them an excellent anti wrinkle ingredient. Peptides are used by dermatologist to rebuild and heal the skin after intensive skin treatments like dermabrasion.

Anti Aging Skin Care Product Recommendation: pH Advantage Peptides, Rhydex-2

Retinol

Retinol has the ability to penetrate deep into the skin where it stimulates cell renewal and helps to rebuild collagen. Retin-A is the purest and strongest form of topical applied Vitamin A. Although very effective, retinol can cause adverse reactions at first. Some people experience redness and peeling skin when starting an Retin A treatment. Retin A is widely used for the treatment of acne and scars. Retin-A need to be prescribed from a dermatologist or doctor.

It's less stronger version, Retinol, is used as active ingredient in many anti aging skin care products. Retinol is not recommended for sensitive skin types.

Anti Aging Skin Care Product Recommendation: SkinMedica Retinol Complex

Firm Up Saggy Skin

The sagging of the skin with age is a result of the destruction of the structural firbes collagen and elastin. While collagen gives the skin its firmness, elastin helps it to stretch and rebound.

To fight against the sagging of the skin I recommend to focus first and foremost on your diet. With nutrition alone the skin is able to repair and rebuild the collagen and the elastin of your skin.

Ad advanced levels of multi minerals, multi vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids to your diet every day. Only eat pure plain foods and avoid anything harmful. It is your choice to which extend you would want to follow a regime like that, however you will find that even small changes can make a huge difference to the appearance of your skin.

An anti aging skin care product that can help against the sagging of the skin is similar to the one against wrinkles. The same ingredients that help with the production of collagen can help with the production of elastin.

Tone Down Hyper Pigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is caused by an over-production of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its colour. Due to damage to the skin, in particular UV radiation from the sun, the skin is losing its ability to repair itself which causes irregular distribution of this pigment into the skin. Hyperpigmentation is the result. This skin conditions appears as light to dark brown spots that vary in shape and size. Hyperpigmentation is commonly known as age spots, sun spots or liver spots.

There are several ways to treat hyperpigmentation. See Age Spot Treatments for details. The most common and non-intrusive way is to "bleach" them. Brightening ingredients vary from plant extracts, acids to Vitamins C. The results depends on the darkness of your pigmentation marks and your skin type. (A sensitive skin type may not tolerate a strong acid solution!).

An anti aging skin care product that can to brighten the skin tone should contain ingredients that help to inhibit melanin production in the skin and tone down pigmentation:

Kojic Acid

Kojic Acids is a by product from the rice wine distillation. It has the ability to inhibit the production of melanin in the skin. It's a great ingredient to prevent the formation or re-occurance of pigmentation spots.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is not the greatest "skin bleach" but it certainly has got some ability to brighten the skin. Recommended for very light pigmentation or to improve the overall skin texture and tone. Vitamin C is often used along with other brightening ingredients in anti aging skin care products.

Retinol

Due to its ability to repair and stimulate cell renewal, Retinol also gives a brightening effect on the skin. Can be used in conjunction to repair sundamage and against wrinkles. Strong Retinol solutions should not be used over long periods as it can cause skin irritation.

Licorice/Bearberry/Mulberry extract

Natural plant based skin brighteners which are often used as part of an anti aging skin care product to even out the complextion and tone down pigmentation. A great alternative to chemical skin brighteners and ideal for sensitive skin.

Hydroquione

Hydroquione is a chemically derived ingredient that suppresses the melanin in the skin. It is a popular skin bleaching product. The Safety of Hydroquione has been questioned lately, therefore for safety reasons, I do not recommend the use of an anti aging skin care product containing Hydroquione.)

Daniela's Tips On How To Choose Your Best Anti Aging Skin Care Product

As a beauty specialist I always look at the skin as a whole.

First of all I choose an anti aging skin care product that targets the most prominent aging sign. This may be a specialized treatment underneath your normal day and night moisturizer.

You will get better results with a concentrated product than a "fight all the signs of aging" product.

Your skin care product should be suitable for your skin type and help to maintain normal moisture levels of the skin as well as a healthy skin. Always use a sun block during the day.

I only recommend an organic Anti Aging Skin Care Product. I do not believe in applying products containing chemicals that are damaging to the health and therefore accelerating the aging process.

Any product should be used a minimum of 6 weeks to see a result. The skin turnover is about 2 to 3 weeks. Skin usually has to adapt to a new product. This may take up to 2 weeks as you may have different reactions to ingredients. Be advised that it is recommended not to switch products all the time. Find a product you like and stick with it for some time. However, your skin may change from time to time due to hormonal changes, seasons and influences like illness et. Reassess your skin from time to time and adjust your skin care regime if necessary. Also, do not persist with product you have allergic reactions to. It won't get better with persistence!

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