How to Choose the Best Anti Aging Product

When we talk of anti aging products, there are already so many different ones in the market today that it is oftentimes difficult to identify which ones actually work. A good way to determine the best anti aging product is for you to acquaint yourself with the ingredients used in anti aging products.

The top anti aging products in the market today should contain ingredients such as Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA), antioxidants, collagen and Vitamins C, D, E and K.

Beta-Hydroxy Salicylic Acid (BHA) or its alternative Alpha-Hydroxy Acids rids the skin of dead skin cells through exfoliation. The less dead skin cells are accumulated in pores, the fresher and cleaner and younger-looking your skin becomes. However, one must keep in mind that although these are widely used in anti aging products, some individuals experience irritation due to the ingredient's exfoliating abilty.

Other ingredients like antioxidants work more than just on the surface. The antioxidant Coenzyme Q10 encourages cell turnover by restoring and preventing damaged skin. This also gets rid of dead skin cells that cause discoloration.

Collagen is another anti aging property that moisturizes the skin and protects it from further damage from too much sunshine or too much dryness. Collagen is also responsible for plumping the skin.

Several of the anti aging products we have in the market these days already have added vitamins. These are Vitamins C, D, E and K which are important in preventing deficiencies, as well as in healing wounds, smoothing out scars and strengthening the immune system. Many of these vitamins are antioxidants which fight against free radicals in the body. These free radicals cause the skin to age.

There are some anti aging properties that claim to work but are actually questionable. For one, it is not yet scientifically proven that Vitamin C can penetrate the internal layers of the skin or that it has any function there. This could be the reason why creams that contain only Vitamin C as their main ingredient (Vitamin C creams) might not have any major effect on the skin when used as an anti aging cream.

The best ingredient for anti aging so far is the antioxidant. Research shows that anti aging creams that do not have antioxidants do not work as effectively as those that contain it. This is because an antioxidant's main function is to combat free radical which are naturally produced by our body. It is this free radical's unstable oxygen that damage healthy skin and an anti aging product with antioxidant can help prevent this damage and keep free radicals at bay.

Other popular anti aging supplements such as estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, thyroid and melatonin are also essential in an anti aging product. These are more commonly as hormone supplements that delay aging. These hormones are also known to increase libido, stabilize sleeping patterns, prevent cancer and help strengthen the immune system.

Other essential anti aging properties include Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), oxytocin, erythropoietin (EPO) and insulin. These ingredients are known to be effective up to some extent. Human chorionic gonadotropin aids fertility in humans; oxytocin strengthens the reproductive system. Erythropoietin deals with anemia while insulin is used to stabilize diabetes mellitus type 1.

Anti aging supplements can have varying effects on different individuals. It is therefore important to consult a doctor before using products containing any of these.

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9 Key Elements Make It Work - Guaranteed

It's a fact: More than 90% of the visible signs of aging can be avoided and people are looking for a way to regain 100% of their youthful beauty and feel great. That's why Arbonne went beyond the "basics" back in 1998 with the introduction of NutriMinC® RE9, a ground-breaking, U.S. and Swiss Patent-pending skin care system including 9 REsult-oriented elements to combat the visual signs of aging.

Listed below are the 9 key elements your skin needs to regain the youthful appearance that you once had:

1. Bio-Hydria Complex: Proprietary blend of seven plan nutrients that soften and condition skin:
• Comfrey Root Extract skin-softening agents
• Cucumber Extract cooling, soothing, astringent properties
• Birch Leaf Extract cooling, soothing, astringent properties
• Watercress Extract stimulating effects
• Clover Blossom Extract soothing abilities
• Gingeng Extract conditioning properties
• St. John s Wort (Hypericum) normalizing effects

2. Nanospheres: Infused with free radical fighting antioxidant vitamins, penetrate deep into the skin to protect, condition and adjust to skins specific needs.

3. Vitamin C, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate: A biologically-active form of vitamin C promotes collagen, elastin and ground substance (the strength and elasticity of the skin).

4. Elhibin & Stimu-Tex: Elhibin, a revolutionary, plant-derived skin protectant, contributes to skin’s elasticity, softness and smoothness.
Stimu-Tex, a unique, plant-derived skin moisturizer, helps to improve the appearance of the skin’s epidermal lipid layer, minimizing water loss and helping skin metabolism.

5. Alpha Lipoic Acid: A powerful antioxidant that penetrates skin quickly and absorbs into the skins cells to increase cell metabolism.

6. Kojic Acid: A highly effective, natural skin lightening agent that reduces the appearance of long-term sun and environmental damage.

7. Copper: Visibly smoothes, softens and firms skin. Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines while promoting younger looking skin.

8. Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Acids: Activate healthy cells while diminishing the appearance of the fine lines and wrinkles.

9. Peptides: Improve the skin roughness and lessen the appearance of wrinkle volume and wrinkle depth.

Using a product with all 9 of these key elements, you can enjoy:
• 117% Increase in Collagen type I
• 327% Increase in Collagen type IV
• 287% Increase in Glycosaminoglycans
• Over 6 months of use ,the mean surface area occupied by deep wrinkles can be reduced by 68% and mean wrinkle density by 46%

Prevention and Protection Are Key to a Youthful Appearance

Let's get one thing out of the way right now. You are beautiful. No doubt about it. But, what you may not know is that almost all of the skin care products that you have used to help you look younger and more beautiful today may not keep your skin beautiful as your age increases. And to make matters worse, most of the skin care products on the market today contain a lot of additives and preservatives that, quite frankly, I wouldn’t want in my own backyard, much less sealed up tightly in a pretty bottle or cute jar on my bathroom counter.

I know that you put forth your best effort to present yourself to the world and to look & feel your best. To do this, you are probably buying cosmetics, lotions and skin care products from only the best department stores or that have the most attractive packaging. Maybe you purchase products that are the most expensive because that means they contain only the best ingredients. That is not always true. .... During my research, I have found that prevention and protection are key to a youthful appearance. You need a comprehensive skin care approach that addresses both of the aging factors: Intrinsic Aging and Actinic Aging.

OK, so just what is Intrinsic and Actinic aging?

Intrinsic Aging: 10% of our aging process: In our mid-20s, the natural aging process beings. This is also know as Intrinsic aging and it is genetic, not much we can do about that. It is a continuous process that causes collagen production to slow down, and causes the elastin (the substance that enables skin to snap back into place) to have a little less ‘spring’. Our skin’s ability to reproduce collagen and elastin slows down 65% between the ages of 20 and 80. Our skin begins to thin at a rate of 6% every 10 years. As we age, our skin’s ability to hold moisture declines, and our skin become dehydrated. Our dead skin cells do not shed as quickly as before, and the turnover of new skin cells may decrease slightly. While these changes usually begin in our 20s, the signs of intrinsic aging are typically not visible for decades.

Actinic Aging: 90% of the visible signs of aging: Actinic aging is caused by years of skin exposure to UVA and UVB rays. That's right... sun damage. For those of you that like to play golf, outdoor sports, relax on the beach or by the pool, or even in a tanning bed need to be careful! Some of the typical changes that occur due to Actinic aging are that our skin starts to look leathery and thick and will have irregular pigmentation. Blood vessels may be visible on the surface of your skin, and deep furrows develop in the skin- in addition to wrinkles. Years of Actinic aging, starting from childhood, is responsible for up to 90% of the unwanted characteristics of aging skin.

By the time you have reached adulthood, you have had decades of exposure to free radicals that destroy cells. You’ve been exposed to UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are the sun’s silent killers. You don’t feel them, but they are the primary cause of skin cancer and wrinkles. Did you know that UVA rays penetrate through clear glass windows that do not have a UV coating? UVA rays also destroy collagen and elastin, which creates sagging.

UVB rays have an immediate, harmful impact on your skin. Damage from UVB rays takes place within the very first minute of walking outside. These rays are those that cause your skin to ‘burn’, and with that you increase your risk for skin cancer.

Don’t get too freaked out. The good news is that only 10% of how you age is directly related to your genes. The other 90% is due to how many free radicals you’ve been exposed to that destroy your skin.

Using the right products, with the right ingredients, can reverse the signs of aging. Some products have 3 of these ingredients and some have maybe 1 or 2 of them, or none at all. First, you need a skin care product that doesn't contain mineral oil, so that the ingredients can actually get below the surface of the skin and rebuild the damage you've been exposed to. Secondly, look for products with a combination of Vitamin C, Copper, Elhibin & Stimu-Tex, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Kojic Acid and Peptides (to name a few).

When choosing any product that you are going to put on your skin, remember that the skin absorbs everything very quickly. Many products on the market today contain harmful chemicals and other ingredients that can cause additional skin problems. Anything that you put on your skin will be absorbed into your bloodstream. Your skin is your body's largest organ and needs all the TLC it can get!