The sun sets, the taxes go up, the men call and the age of the skin comes – these are all things you can make sure; as your body produces less collagen each year and the collagen fibers in the skin become looser, wrinkles appear and the skin becomes less elastic. With age comes a well-earned sense of wisdom, experience, and elegance, but you want to make sure your mind and soul age your skin gracefully by incorporating some anti-aging exercises into your regular skincare routine.
The meaning of antioxidants
The use of antioxidants as anti-aging agents is based on free radical theory, which assumes that molecules known as free radicals cause oxidation and cellular degeneration, essentially damaging the skin over time. To fight oxidation, it is recommended to turn to antioxidants, substances that inhibit oxidation – it is all in the name. Many antioxidants come in the form of common vitamins and are edible elements that work in easily available creams and lotions, such as green tea, coffee beans and grape seeds.
Anti-aging antioxidants
All types of skin care products contain antioxidants, which can be obtained from food or topically in the form of beauty liquid, body cream, moisturizing face cream and wrinkle cream.The list goes on and on. Look for antioxidant compounds that fight free radicals such as vitamins C and E, beta carotene, lycopene and selenium. In addition to fighting the signs of aging, antioxidants can serve as preventive measures. For example, selenium actually increases your body’s antioxidant production, while vitamin E helps prevent wrinkles from sun exposure. Look for skin care products that contain lots of antioxidants because these anti-aging are even more effective when combined.
Exfoliation and anti-aging
Basically, exfoliation promotes cell turnover, eliminates dead skin cells and paves the way to new cell growth – obviously, however, abrasive scrubbing, a very common exfoliating method, is best left in a younger body, where a younger complexion is what you desire; the harsh particles of these scrubbing can damage the skin. And instead of exfoliators, look for more gentle ways to rely on alpha hydroxy acids to rejuvenate the skin. This method promotes the release of dead skin cells, as it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, instead of exfoliating the skin.
What to look for in an exfoliator
Alpha hydroxy acid is the best option for exfoliating mature skin and comes in a variety of forms. These natural exfoliating elements – which appear in exfoliating masks and cleansers – come from fruit and lactose and each has its own unique benefits. Milk-based lactic acid not only removes dead skin cells, but also brightens the skin. Sugar-derived glycolic acid, on the other hand, targets fine lines and tightens flabby skin. Other exfoliating agents include malic acid, citric acid and tartaric acid. The name may sound intimidating, but this gentle exfoliating ingredient actually comes from fruits like apples, oranges and grapes.