The Best Skin Gel for Wrinkles has Natural Anti-Inflammatories
The best skin gel for wrinkles is one that is free of cancer-causing substances, toxins, allergens and irritants. That’s not just my opinion. There are many environmental and public safety groups that agree.
Those ingredients should not be included in any kind of cosmetic, but it is particularly counter-productive when they are including in anti-aging creams. Free radical damage and chronic inflammation are among the causes of an aged appearance. Cancer-causing substances and toxins cause free radical damage. Allergens and irritants cause inflammation.
What you want to look for are gels and lotions that contain natural anti-inflammatories and natural antioxidants. Don’t be fooled by the advertising claims. Artificial preservatives are technically antioxidants. But, they are not the antioxidants that are beneficial to the skin’s health and appearance.
The antioxidants that you want to look for include coenzyme Q10 and natural vitamin E. The particles must be reduced in size in order to penetrate through the skin’s layers. So, look for a “nano-emulsion” form.
Most antioxidants have a little anti-inflammatory activity, but an ingredient called BioActive Keratin actually stops inflammation before it can start. The best skin gel for wrinkles is one containing BioActive Keratin, judging by the results of clinical studies.
Keratin is a structural protein that is abundant in the skin’s outer layers. One of its primary functions is to pull moisture into the skin’s cells, which is one of the things that accounts for the skin’s firmness.
Excessive dryness is one of the causes of wrinkling. Exposure to sun and wind dries out the skin’s layers sometimes to the point that the moisture cannot be replenished.
Keratin is an ingredient in many creams and lotions. But, most companies use the inactive “non-functional” form. It might feel good initially, but it will not improve the skin’s health or appearance.
The best skin gel for wrinkles is one that contains BioActive Keratin, because it can be used by the skin’s cells. The non-functional kind cannot. So, now you have two ingredients to look for when you go shopping. How about one more?
As we age, the skin’s hyaluronic acid content starts to decline. It is hyaluronic acid that keeps the skin looking smooth and youthful.
A type of kelp called wakame has been shown to inhibit the breakdown of hyaluronic acid by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme responsible for the decreasing levels. The best skin gel for wrinkles contains wakame because it allows hyaluronic acid levels to rise and because the kelp contains sulfated polyfucose, which naturally protects against UV damage and other toxins.
No name brands were mentioned in this article, because the brand name really doesn’t matter. It is all about the ingredients included in a product. It might take some research to find a couple to choose from, but if you really want to improve your skin’s health and appearance, the research is well worth your time.
The best skin gel for wrinkles can reduce fine lines and wrinkle depth by 30% or more. What more could you ask for?
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Topics: Anti Aging, Anti Wrinkle Creams, Natural Skin Care, Sensitive Skin, Skin Care Ingredients, Skin Wrinkles | 1 Comment »
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May 19th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Look carefully at the kinds of products you choose. What you put on your skin can either help it or cause problems, depending on the ingredients so it’s important to read the labels of ALL the products you use on your face, body and hair.
Research is showing a buildup of chemicals on the skin can cause acne, dryness and skin cancer. Dryness leads to breakouts, wrinkles and prematurely aging skin.
With so many manufacturers using chemicals in their products, almost any product – cleansers, moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, hair gels and sunscreens – can be causing breakouts on the face and body and drying out the skin.
Here’s a page that shows harmful ingredients commonly used in skin and hair care products. http://www.best-mens-skin-care.com/ingredients.html
To find chemical-free products, read labels and research ingredients – or start with certified organic ingredients which don’t contain harmful chemicals.