You can improve the overall appearance of aging skin by supplying it with gentle, effective, and protective anti-aging skincare ingredients that have a proven track record for helping aging skin look and feel better.
Providing such benefits to the skin on a daily basis will enhance its health and appearance, encourage collagen production, and help generate normalized skin cells, greatly reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
For defying the aging process, the following anti-aging skincare ingredients will help the skin to repair itself and function optimally:
Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) are nature’s gifts for aging skin. AHA’s occur naturally in several foods and include citric acid (from citrus fruits), malic acid (from apples), tartaric acid (from grapes), lactic acid (from milk), and glycolic acid (from sugarcane).
When applied to the skin, AHA’s supplement the skin’s natural exfoliation process by loosening and sloughing away the outer layer of dead skin cells, revealing the newer, smoother skin cells underneath.
This process rejuvenates the skin by improving circulation and stimulating new cell growth, resulting in a fresher, healthier complexion and reduced pore size. Another benefit is that exfoliation helps other skincare products, particularly moisturizers, penetrate the skin, and be much more effective.
DMAE: DMAE is an amazing nutrient that extends the life of cells and inhibits the cross-linking of proteins, which gives the skin a tone and firm appearance. Excellent for fine lines, DMAE is one of the most important anti-aging skincare ingredients.
Shea Butter: Shea Butter is solid and comes from the natural fat obtained from the karite tree grown in west and central Africa. Often referred to as karite butter, Shea Butter is an emollient (an agent that softens and soothes the skin).
It is extremely therapeutic, helping to heal cracked, aged and damaged skin. Its chemical constituents help to heal bruising and soreness. Shea Butter penetrates the skin leaving it feeling soft and smooth.
It contains vitamins A and E and is highly compatible with the skin. Shea Butter also has a high concentration of unsaponifiable and cinnamic esters, which have antimicrobial and moisturizing properties and provide protection from the UV rays of the sun.
Glycerin: Glycerin is obtained by adding alkalies to fats and fixed oils. It is a soothing humectant that draws moisture from the air to the skin. It is also an emollient.
Jojoba Oil: Jojoba Oil is cold-pressed from the nuts of the jojoba tree, cultivated in California, Arizona, Mexico, and Israel. Pronounced Ho-Ho-Ba, it contains protein, minerals, and a waxy substance that mimics collagen. Jojoba Oil is not greasy and absorbs right into the skin, moisturizing and protecting the skin.
When choosing a skincare product, be sure it contains some or all of the anti-aging skincare ingredients listed above.
