subject: The Truth About The Anti-aging Battle [print this page] In the past, it was mostly women who were the consumers of anti-aging skin care products. Today the industry has male consumers also seeking these products. Both sexes now are very concerned about how young they look. They are endlessly trying to find the fountain of youth and keep the years away.
Can you stop skin aging?
Despite skin aging being a natural occurrence, research has shown that it is possible to slow down the aging process. There are currently two main types of anti-aging skin care products offered by most companies in the industry:
1. Products with Vitamin C
2. Products with Phytochemicals
The most popular type of anti-aging skin care products out there are the Vitamin C based solutions. As Vitamin C is a good anti-oxidant, these products can also be considered as such. This vitamin promotes the syntheses of collagen which is a structural skin protein. This helps make your skin look younger and fresher. Unfortunately with these products, since they are an anti-oxidant, they may easily evaporate when exposed to air while you are using them.
Due to the oxidation issue, companies had to come up with an alternative solution. As Vitamin C derivatives are more stable, safe and cost effective, more and more products are being based on these. The draw back with this approach however is that regular Vitamin C is still better than the derivatives. As with most things in the world, there are pros and cons.
There are other main ingredients besides Vitamin C and its derivatives in anti-aging skin care products . Many out in the market include Vitamin B, Vitamin E and Lipoic acid.
Vitamin B (B5, B6 and B12) is also another good anti-aging ingredient. It helps with skin conditions such as dermatitis, acne, eczema and psoriasis. It also helps prevent hair loss, as well as reducing stress and depression. Studies have also shown that these vitamins help reduce stress and depression which will bring forth a healthier, happier you.
Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant which is found in the blood and key to the prevention of viruses. It is fat soluble and is effective in preventing certain cancers.
Lipoic acid is a common ingredient used to fight the signs of aging. It works on the skin cells and tissue to rejuvenate the areas affected by the times.
Another popular type of anti-aging skin care product is based on phytochemicals. These are chemicals extracted from plants, vegetables and fruits. As everyone recommends eating fruits and vegetables for your body, you may take it as a supplement for your skin. You can now find a variety of products based on these chemicals. These chemicals are also a good cancer prevention ally. Due to the added benefits, these chemicals are being used more and more in modern day anti-aging products. Although there are countless anti-aging products out there, a good place to start the battle is with proper exercise, healthy eating and getting enough sleep.
