So we all know our eyeshadows, lipsticks/glosses, concealers, foundations. What concerns me these days is skin care. By that I mean good moisturizers and eye creams. We all want to age gracefully. Good moisturizers and eye creams can make a huge difference in the aging process.
What are some good creams and eye creams out there that can help with the aging process, delivers what it promises, keep skin beautiful and healty for makeup???!
I personally like Estee Lauder’s skin care products. Their Re-Nutriv line is super expensive but super good. I know that not every counter carries that. I want to try something that’s reasonable in price but just as good as re-nutriv.
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this is my new hobby this yr too. less on makeup n more on skin care. Spiral its a kinda trial n error thing. even if u buy on recommendations it always work for u not necessary.
first google on latest anti-aging ingredients then try to buy products that carry them. now most claim to carry them but don't carry in the right % so they don't work.
i hav bought a lot of stuff this yr but to say they r working for me is hard. but they all hav ingredients that should work but i dunno
Thats good a good goal. I should do that too. Focus on just skin care. I have tons of makeup. I get so scared looking at ladies in their 50-60s that don't have good skin.
Here’s a list of few top anti aging ingredients to look for.i omitted copper peptides as they hav caused sagging in many ladies.
there’s lot more coming up everyday though as coffee berry and sesaflash. Anyways these r some basic ones depending on ur needs.
Allantoin:
Allantoin is clinically proven to be effective for healing properties, skin repair, regeneration of skin cells, anti-inflammatory characteristics, and the ability to smooth the surface of the skin.
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA):
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA) clinically proven highly effective. The AHA’s include glycolic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, and citric acid.
AHA’s are primarily exfoliants, but they also stimulate skin repair, increase collagen production, increase skin thickness, improve elasticity, are an effective acne treatment, improve skin texture, improve skin tone and decrease enlarged pores.
Alpha Lipoic Acid:
Preliminary anti-aging treatment studies on alpha lipoic acid indicate a great deal of promise as an effective antioxidant which can repair sun damaged skin, provide protection to the skin, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, and decrease large pores. Included as an active ingredient in many combination moisturizing products.
Beta Hydroxy Acids (Salicylic Acid):
Proven clinically as effective as the AHA’s, beta hydroxy salicylic acid or BHA is an exfoliant that also improves skin texture, tone and acne. It is generally considered to be an alternative to AHA, and particularly beneficial for oily skin types. For an effective product, look for concentrations of
1 % to 2 %.
Coenzyme Q-10 (Ubiquinone):
Co-Q10 is an effective antioxidant that repairs sun damaged skin, energizes new cell growth, possess firming properties, and smooths skin.
DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol):
Although anti-aging treatment studies on DMAE have not been extensive, the results demonstrate positive rejuvenating effects in skin firming properties, the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, improving moisture content, and in improving sagging skin.
Good results with DMAE are found when used in combination with vitamin enriched anti-aging ingredients.
Estrogen (Estradiol .o1% or Estriol .3%):
Preliminary study results show promise in improving wrinkles, its firming properties, increasing collagen production, and improving the skin’s moisture content. Topical use of estrogen is still in the study process.
The proven effects on improving aging skin currently occur when taken as a hormone replacement treatment for menopausal women, i.e., the birth control pill. Follow instructions carefully as there are warnings that accompany the use of estrogen. Consult with your physician prior to use or request a prescription specifically formulated for topical facial skin care use.
Green Tea:
Preliminary results are promising, indicating reduction in puffiness, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing large pores, decreasing inflammation, an aid in healing, and as an antioxidant. Achieving sufficient concentrations of green tea are questionable in topical creams. A variety of tea based active anti-aging ingredients are used in many combination moisturizing products.
Hyaluronic Acid:
Clinically proven effective for diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is often used in conjunction with Vitamin C to assist in maximizing absorption into the skin. Youth Complex by Is Clinical is one of the few products with a significant concentration of HA as a primary ingredient.
Hydroquinone:
Clinically proven to effectively bleach age and dark spots as a skin lightening ingredient for hyperpigmentation (dark spots). Look for concentrations of 1% to 2%.
Kinerase and Kinetin (N6-Furfurladenine):
Preliminary anti-aging treatment studies are promising - decreases wrinkles and fine lines, improves skin tone, and retards cell aging. Although Kinerase Cream can be quite pricey!
Not as potentially irritating as Retinol or Vitamin C. A potential alternative for sensitive skin or for an intensive skin rejuvenation treatment around the eye area. Look for concentrations of .1%. Not readily available in retail stores as yet, with the exception of the Almay Kinetin product line.
Kojic Acid:
Clinically proven effective as a lightening treatment for skin pigmentation problems as it inhibits melanin (brown skin pigment) production. Often used as an alternative to hydroquinone.
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Palmitoyl Pentapeptide (Matrixyl):
Only preliminary studies have been conducted for rejuvenating results that stimulate collagen production at the DNA level, improving skin elasticity, repairing sun damaged skin and diminishing wrinkles. Sufficient concentration is necessary to produce results, although non-irritating. An excellent alternative to potentially irritating retinol treatments.
Progesterone:
Not clinically proven as a topical skin rejuvenation cream but preliminary studies suggest effects that include diminishing wrinkles and fine lines and improving overall skin texture. Look for concentrations of 400 to 500 milligrams per ounce. Consult with your physician prior to use as this is a hormone with potential side effects similar to estrogen.
Tretinoin (Retinoic acid- Retin A / Renova):
Tretinoin is a form of Vitamin A that is clinically proven to have significant effective results for anti-aging treatment and skin care issues. Although available by prescription only results range from the reduction of both wrinkles and fine lines, increasing collagen production, smoothing skin texture, increasing skin thickness, improving elasticity, improving acne, exfoliation, improving overall skin tone, diminishing mottled pigmentation and increasing skin hydration. This is the strongest of the Vitamin A’s and can be very irritating to the skin.
Retinol (a form of Vitamin A):
Retinol is clinically proven to have similar yet less significant effects as Tretinoin due to less efficient absorption into the skin. Effective skin rejuvenation treatments require a concentration of .3% to .6% of retinol. Can cause skin irritation so follow application directions carefully. The Afirm Product Line is a particularly popular option because it offers Retinol in strengths of 1X, 2X, and 3X. Starting with the lower 1X strength to give your skin a chance to adapt, then gradually increasing the retinol strength can be an excellent strategy, especially for those with sensitive skin.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):
Clinically proven in stable versions, Vitamin C increases collagen production, has powerful antioxidant properties, healing properties, reduces fine lines and wrinkles while minimizes scars. L-Ascorbic Acid is widely considered to be an effective form of vitamin C which the skin can absorb in a stable version of 5% concentration. L-Ascorbic Acid is often used in conjunction with hyaluronic acid to assist in effective absorption. Do not layer with Copper Peptides as the combination will nullify the effect of both products. Simply use each anti-aging treatment at a different time of day.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol):
Clinically proven effective as an antioxidant, improving the skin’s moisture content, skin protection properties, smoothing, and healing properties. A product’s ingredient description should state high-potency E.
Vitamin K:
Clinically proven as an effective treatment for broken capillaries and bruising. An alternative to treating dark circles under the eyes and spider veins. Look for “Super K” products.](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=theskincareel-20&path=tg/browse/-/3777891)
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I started using this after a friend recommended it and it’s worked really well for me. You can use it before putting makeup on and it has SPF 15 so it will protect your skin throughout the day. It has a bunch of antioxidants in it and it’s really cleared up my skin. Kind of pricey for such a small bottle, though. =\