The Secret to Youthful skin: Good Habits & Good Wrinkle Creams
Wrinkles are an unfortunate fact of life. As we get older our skin reduces its produce of collagen and elastin which makes our skin look unhealthy and withered.
Since genetics also plays an important role in the aging process, it may be difficult to prevent face wrinkles, however, there are environmental factors and bad habits that can be controlled to help slow down the process.
Factors that are to Blame for Accelerating The Aging Process
Smoking and sunbathing are the worst culprits when it comes to accelerating the aging process. Both of these activities are to blame for the formation of free radicals which eventually destroy healthy tissue.
Smoking is probably the worst habit you can acquire because not only does it affect your lungs, but it also leads to skin wrinkles that may appear all over your body. This happens because of the recurrent facial expressions done while smoking.
Sunbathing and exposing your skin to too much sun are also responsible for skin wrinkles as well as for age spots and dry, leathery skin. To minimize the possible effects of the sun, use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Nevertheless, if for some reason you need to stay in the sun for prolonged periods of time, remember to wear protective gear such as wide brimmed hats and long sleeved tops.
Another habit that accelerate the aging process is the consumption of alcohol. Consuming alcohol can dry out the tissues in your body and skin because it is considered a dehydrating agent. It is important to moderate your alcohol intake and increase your consumption of pure water.
Facial Wrinkle Creams
A good wrinkle cream can help your skin resist the signs of aging. If you have dry skin, you may notice fine lines as early as your twenties. Due to its low level of natural oils, dry skin has a higher tendency to wrinkle than other skin types.
Oily skin is much more resistant that dry skin. You may not notice fine lines until your mid thirties. Whichever the case, start looking for products that contain one or more of the following ingredients: coenzyme Q-10, hyaluronic acid, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), or copper peptides.
Coenzyme Q-10 is known to help promote skin growth and smooth the skin due to its firming properties. Hyaluronic acid is another ingredient that has been clinically proven to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. In fact, it has the ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.
AHAs, more readily known as Alpha-hydroxy acids, help promote exfoliation, stimulate skin repair, increase skin thickness and collagen production. Some common AHAs are glycolic acids, tartaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid and citric acid. Copper peptides have been proven to help increase the production of collagen and boost the healing process.
Anti aging skin care is vital for anyone that wants to see their skin look radiant again. BIOSKINREJUVENATION is a natural skin care product that is specially designed to treat the signs of aging. It is made with snail serum which makes this natural product a great wrinkle treatment for fine lines, age spots and dull skin.
Published March 17th, 2010
Filed in Health
