Like many people, you are probably looking for the perfect anti-aging wrinkle cream. You want to look youthful and vibrant, but you don’t want to break the bank. There are many great ANTI AGING SKIN CARE PRODUCTS out there which will reduce wrinkles and make you look a decade younger.
In this article, we’ll give you some key pointers to select the absolute best cream if you choose to purchase it commercially – a good option if you want an effective and simple to use product. Another option, as we’ll discuss later in this article, is to make your own product using household products.
You probably know that moisturizing is the key to wrinkle reduction. Therefore, you should look for ANTI AGING SKIN CARE PRODUCTS that contain a rich moisturizer like coconut oil, aloe vera, or cocoa butter. These moisturizers will sink into your skin and replenish it, leaving it feeling soft and smooth.
Another thing to look care in ANTI AGING SKIN CARE PRODUCTS is antioxidants. These are special compounds that help prevent the breakdown of your skin cells. In sum, they could be said to reverse aging, since the natural aging process can be defined as cellular decomposition. Antioxidants such as lycopene and vitamin c can help reverse this process.
Finally, you should try to select a product that contains a good sunblock. Like oxidation, sun exposure leads to cellular breakdown. Over time, the result is rapid aging, wrinkle formation, brown spots, and even skin cancer. Make sure your cream contains a sunblock of SPF 20 or above for maximum skin protection.
If you’re interested in trying some home recipes, you can begin with a good oil. Since oils provide much-needed moisture to rejuvenate your skin, it is the base of all commercial and homemade skin care products. Olive oil can be a good choice if you don’t need a thick cream. Another option is to buy commercial cocoa or shea butter.
Apart from an oil or butter product, you will also need to select an active agent. An active agent is usually a fruit, vegetable, nut, or other natural substance which will give your cream its scent and properties. If you are going to use your cream right away – or don’t mind storing it for up to a week in the refrigerator – you can use the whole fruit, vegetable, or nut.
However, if you want to be able to keep your wrinkle cream for longer, you should not use the whole fruit, vegetable, or nut, because it can decompose over time. Instead, you can make an extract by soaking it in boiling water (much like steeping tea). After it cools, the extract can be mixed into your oil or butter to make a long-lasting cream.
By: Geoff Hopkins
Posts Tagged Household Products
Sep
22nd