Skin is the largest organ in the human body. The skin of a human adult weighs about seven to nine pounds twice that of the brain and it spans over twenty one square feet. In a word, human skin is a masterful piece of architecture that works very hard to protect and cool the body. And at some point it begins to show signs of wear and tear. The use of anti-aging products is necessary to act as prevention against the loss of elastin and collagen, complex proteins that nourish the skin cells and provide firmness and elasticity as well as sun protection, the main enemy of beautiful skin. Anti-aging products should serve to do those two major things.
It is never too early to begin using anti-aging products. With prevention being a primary focus in using a cleanser, toner and moisturizer regimen, the early twenties are a good time to get into a good lifelong habit of conscientious skin care. Though elastin and collagen loss may not be the primary interest, skin protection and sunscreen care are. A skin care regimen should have an SPF of at least fifteen and used consistently for optimal effects. This will help twenty-something skin retain its firmness and dew-fresh look.
In the thirties, sometimes skin takes on a blotchy look with dry patchiness, and some persons may experience acne as well. Products that are anti-aging for these particular needs can have ingredients such as salicyclic acid, retinol, as well as botanicals such as tea tree, and chamomile gently coach the skin into smoothness and moisture. Again protection with an SPF is necessary so as not undo the effectiveness of the product to solve breakout and blotchiness issues.
Forty-something skin has a new identity of dryness, and the advent of wrinkles, and dry lines may appear. Though a sign of earned beauty and graceful aging, most want to fight those lines that do not indicate our personal vibrancy and spirit for living. The habits of earlier skin care, smoking and good nutrition will usually be evident here. Skin care products for this skin type benefit with ingredients such as shea butter, hyaluronic acid, retinol A as well as some botanicals such as avocado oil, and Vitamin E. These ingredients ease dry lines, and provide continous moisture and usually have the necessary sunscreen benefit to further protect delicate drying skin.
For skins that are fifty and beyond, moisture maintenance and keep an even skin tone with elasticity and firmness can be found in products that have CoQ10, AHA's as well as botanic grade oils, green tea and shea butter. These ingredients help maintain a moisture balance in the skin as well as sunscreen protection.
Good nutrition, adequate sleep and a consistent exercise regimen and the old adage of six to eight glasses of water a day gives beautiful skin a fighting chance.
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