When a woman looks for an anti aging product, it is also like searching for a partner. She has to be sure about the product she is going to use with regards to its safety and effectiveness. Extensive research and experiments have to be undergone. Some have to try out a variety of products before deciding on "The One".
But can one really claim to have found "The One" when there are tons of products popping out every month or so? These new products are often the result of more recent studies and developments in the beauty industry, and so they come with ingredients that are more powerful and effective. Even the top names in skin care and beauty products, such as Loreal, Lancome, Olay, Clinique, Mary Kay, and Avon, develop improved versions of anti aging creams every now and then. Beauty and skin care products are constantly evolving, and so it is very likely that the anti aging products you are swearing by today may not be the same products you are going to ooh and aah at the following year.
The Determining Factors
Needless to say, it is important to come out with your own set of criteria so you don't end up frustrated and wrinkled. A few determining factors you may want to consider when choosing an anti aging product include:
* Your own skin. Sensitive skin requires skin care products that are hypoallergenic and do not have drying properties. A mildly formulated, unscented or lightly scented product may work best for people with sensitive skin.
* Ingredients. If your anti aging product comes with any one of the following ingredients - AHA or Alpha Hydroxy Acid, BHA or Beta Hydroxy Acid, Dimethylamenoethanol, Hydroquinone, Retinol, and Argireline - it does not make a good choice. These ingredients are toxic and hazardous to health. What you should be looking for in an anti aging product are ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid), Vitamins C and E, Green Tea, Coenzyme Q10, Collagen, Berries and Fruit Extracts. ALA and the Vitamins C and E are highly effective in firming the skin and providing the necessary nourishment but without causing skin irritation. Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant that can restore the skin's vitality and delay the signs of aging. Coenzyme Q10 is also an antioxidant which helps repair skin damage due to constant exposure to the sun. Collagen has hydrating properties, while fruits themselves are natural antioxidants that reduce inflammation and aid in the healing process.
* Organic or Chemical-based. This is something you have to seriously think about. With chemical-based anti aging products you can experience faster and better results, but the long-term effects may not be good for your general well-being because chemicals are toxins that invade the bloodstream through the pores of your skin. Organic products, on the other hand, may not necessarily take effect in as little time as their counterparts, but they are safer, they often come with fewer side effects, if at all.
So maybe now, with this set of criteria, your list of anti aging products is significantly shorter than when you started.
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