As a baby boomer I try to avoid aging as much as possible. I try to buy every possible anti-aging cosmetics available on the market. But some ingredients are very confusing even for me, who is familiar with chemistry and biochemistry.

Lets start with some explanations.

Alpha-hydroxy acids: These slough off dead skin cells to reveal smoother, younger-looking akin underneath.Antioxidants: Ingredients like vitamin C, A and E, green tea, copper, grapeseed and kinetic help skin by neutralizing molecules called free radicals, that destroy your skin.

Aqua( water): Number one ingredient listings, is vital for you.Beta-hydroxy acids: These work in the same way as alpha- hydroxy acids but are less iritating to the skin. The most common one is salicylic acid, which also fights bacteria on the skin.

Botanicals: Ingredients from natural source(plants) believed to have some healing and regenerative powers on the skin, like aloe vera, gingko, and ginseng.Coenzyme 10: A nutrient found in every cell of our body, this is also a good wrinkle booster.

Emollients: Found in moisturizers, these help protect skin by reinforcing the moisture barrier in the lower layer of skin.Essential Oils: Most commonly used in aromatherapy, these are plant oils used to scent products, but also as ingredients-lavender or chamomile is commonly used in skin creams as it soothes irritation.

Humectants: Similar to emollients, this attract moisture to the skin from the air.Hypoallergenics: Ingredients shown to be least likely to cause allergic reaction.

Liposomes: These aren’t ingredients, but ways to deliver ingredients like vitamins deeper into skin. Mattifiers: Ingredients like witch hazel or cornstarch, that soak up oil on the skin.

Non-comedogenics: Ingredients shown to be less likely to block pores.Retinols: Another word for products made from vitamin A, these are powerful antioxidants and some ( the RX only Retinol A and Renova) have been ahown to dramatically reduce skin damage from ultraviolet rays.

Sun Protection Factors: The most important ingredient in any skincare product, they screen out harmful and aging UV rays. So here you have it explained. This should help you by choosing the right anti-wrinkle skin care product for you.

Nora Kuch is an author of many skin care and beauty care articles and owes website: http:www.beautyuno.com

Confused with all anti-aging ingredients in skin care products?

Article deals with the short explanation of anti-aging skin care products ingredients and their short description.

Nora Kuch is an author of many skin care and beauty care articles and owes website: http:http://www.beautyuno.com

Nora Kuch is an author of many skin care and beauty care articles and owes website:

http://www.beautyuno.com/antiwrinkle_ingredients.html 

As a baby boomer I try to avoid aging as much as possible. I try to buy every possible anti-aging cosmetics available on the market. But some ingredients are very confusing even for me, who is familiar with chemistry and biochemistry.

Lets start with some explanations.

Alpha-hydroxy acids: These slough off dead skin cells to reveal smoother, younger-looking akin underneath.

Antioxidants: Ingredients like vitamin C, A and E, green tea, copper, grapeseed and kinetic help skin by neutralizing molecules called free radicals, that destroy your skin.

Aqua( water): Number one ingredient listings, is vital for you. Beta-hydroxy acids: These work in the same way as alpha- hydroxy acids but are less iritating to the skin. The most common one is salicylic acid, which also fights bacteria on the skin.

Botanicals: Ingredients from natural source(plants) believed to have some healing and regenerative powers on the skin, like aloe vera, gingko, and ginseng.

Coenzyme 10: A nutrient found in every cell of our body, this is also a good wrinkle booster.

Emollients: Found in moisturizers, these help protect skin by reinforcing the moisture barrier in the lower layer of skin.

Essential Oils: Most commonly used in aromatherapy, these are plant oils used to scent products, but also as ingredients-lavender or chamomile is commonly used in skin creams as it soothes irritation.

Humectants: Similar to emollients, this attract moisture to the skin from the air.

Hypoallergenics: Ingredients shown to be least likely to cause allergic reaction.

Liposomes: These aren’t ingredients, but ways to deliver ingredients like vitamins deeper into skin.

Mattifiers: Ingredients like witch hazel or cornstarch, that soak up oil on the skin.

Non-comedogenics: Ingredients shown to be less likely to block pores.

Retinols: Another word for products made from vitamin A, these are powerful antioxidants and some ( the RX only Retinol A and Renova) have been ahown to dramatically reduce skin damage from ultraviolet rays.

Sun Protection Factors: The most important ingredient in any skincare product, they screen out harmful and aging UV rays.

So here you have it explained. This should help you by choosing the right anti-wrinkle skin care product for you.

Natural Health, April 2002 

I found this article very interesting.With all of us worried about wrinkles,and this article sounds as a good advise.

1. BLUEBERRIES Blueberries and other berries are packed with powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. Eat one or more 1/2-cup servings daily; because berries are typically treated with a lot of pesticides, choose organic if possible.

2. KALE Like other greens, kale is rich in the antioxidant lutein and contains iron, which transports oxygen to your skin, and vitamin A, which helps prevent premature aging. Eat two or more 1/2-cup servings of kale or other greens a day.

3. RED PEPPERS Red or dark orange vegetables are loaded with the antioxidant vitamins A and E and bioflavonoids, which moisturize and heal your skin. Eat two or more 1/2-cup servings a day of red peppers, carrots, beets, or similarly colored veggies.

4. SALMON Salmon and other cold-water fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which hold off wrinkles by preventing inflammation and lubricating your skin. Eat a 3-ounce serving of these fish one to three times a week.

5. TOMATOES Tomatoes contain lycopene, a skin-friendly antioxidant that also reduces your cancer risk. Your body can better use lycopene if the tomatoes are cooked. Eat at least 1/2 cup of cooked tomatoes a day. –K.P.L.

Other Anti-Wrinkle Habits

* Drink four to six glasses of water daily.

* Wear sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen when in the sun,

* Don't smoke.

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