As we age, we cannot avoid getting wrinkles and skin flaws because our body has slowly stopped producing elastin and collagen, both proteins that are present in infants. Have you observed that the skin of an infant is clear, flawless and smells awesome? This is because of the presence of high collagen and elastin in their body. As the baby starts to grow and become toddler, until premenstrual age, the skin remains young and clean. But during puberty, the skin is tarnished with acne or pimples and if left untreated it will leave skin permanent scarring. Then as we grow older, the skin is now tainted with wrinkles and freckles. There are myriads of treating wrinkles and skin blemishes but for someone who is afraid of cosmetic surgery because of the pain and the effects associated with it, the best solution is by applying an anti-aging cream.
What is anti-aging cream made of?
Anti-aging cream is made of active ingredients to stop the damage that is caused by sun exposure. Antioxidants which are derivatives from Vitamin E and herbal products such as cranberry juice, soursop juice, citrus drinks or green tea can prevent the early formation of facial lines. Anti-aging cream has hydroxy acids that come from plants and their names varies will take out the dead skin cells and replaced it with new one. Peptides has the natural ability to heal an old skin tissue through the aid of collagen which it produces, so when you buy an anti-aging cream you have to be smart enough to look for it in the label because it goes with another name depending on the manufacturer.
Retinol is the most popular ingredient in formulating an anti-aging cream which has variation when you buy an over-the counter topical medication. But still retinol is the generic name and it has Vitamin A to give skin a new lease for life. Pregnant women should refrain from using retinol because it can pose risk to their unborn baby. Retinol is always present in any facial cream because it has been proven to lessen the early formation of wrinkles and it produces glow on the skin. It also minimizes or if not, eliminates the appearance of blackheads, freckles and whiteheads that are associated with aging.
If you need to look younger than your age, use anti-aging cream on your facial skin and if you apply it regularly, the wrinkles and blemishes will disappear without your knowledge. You will be surprised that the skin blemishes will fade away.
