There are so many claims to cheat aging out there and not all products, or ingredients, are created equal. I'm here to give you some information to make an educated decision. I'll give you a few to think about. Let's talk ingredients...
Vitamin C
Dr. Oz calls this ingredient "the secret to cheat your age". It's a powerful antioxidant that slows the rate of free-radical damage, which causes skin's dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles. It helps combat and even reverse time's effect on your skin, because it assists in the production of collagen - a protein which makes skin appear plump and firm. Applying Vitamin C to the skin topically is up to 20 times more effective than taking it orally.
Retinoids and Retinol (a form of Vitamin A)
Retinoids are available by prescription only and have been proven to change aging skin starting deep in the lower layers of the skin. They have been shown to prevent and reverse UV damage, increase circulation and reduce aging inflammation. They bring with them the temporary problems of flaking and redness.
Retinol, is a milder form, and is applied to the skin and slowly converted to retinoids at a lower concentration. They speed skin renewal by aiding in cell reproduction and eliminating dull, pore-clogging cells that can settle into and accentuate wrinkles.
Hyaluronic Acid
As we age, our cells have a harder time holding on to moisture. Hyaluronic acid works by binding to moisture. It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it an excellent natural skin, or hair, plumper. Hyaluronic acid helps your skin repair and regenerate itself after suffering from dryness, environmental stresses, or irritation. It holds the moisture that your cells can't and works as a sort of time release water bottle.
Vitamin C
Dr. Oz calls this ingredient "the secret to cheat your age". It's a powerful antioxidant that slows the rate of free-radical damage, which causes skin's dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles. It helps combat and even reverse time's effect on your skin, because it assists in the production of collagen - a protein which makes skin appear plump and firm. Applying Vitamin C to the skin topically is up to 20 times more effective than taking it orally.
Retinoids and Retinol (a form of Vitamin A)
Retinoids are available by prescription only and have been proven to change aging skin starting deep in the lower layers of the skin. They have been shown to prevent and reverse UV damage, increase circulation and reduce aging inflammation. They bring with them the temporary problems of flaking and redness.
Retinol, is a milder form, and is applied to the skin and slowly converted to retinoids at a lower concentration. They speed skin renewal by aiding in cell reproduction and eliminating dull, pore-clogging cells that can settle into and accentuate wrinkles.
Hyaluronic Acid
As we age, our cells have a harder time holding on to moisture. Hyaluronic acid works by binding to moisture. It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it an excellent natural skin, or hair, plumper. Hyaluronic acid helps your skin repair and regenerate itself after suffering from dryness, environmental stresses, or irritation. It holds the moisture that your cells can't and works as a sort of time release water bottle.