It can seem like quite a chore to keep up with all the anti aging product trends of the past few years. And shouldn't the quest to look more beautiful be a pleasureful one? Perhaps because of all the misleading information and claims by companies citing "super" ingredients for quick fixes, we have become jaded and we don't think anything really works. Well, you are not alone as most people out there are struggling to find the right product for their eye skin care needs. Here is a guide for picking out and selecting a line of skin care that's right for you - and the right product will keep up with these trends for 2009.
Trend 1: Cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are rapidly becoming the products people are paying attention to. Cosmeceuticals are a blend between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in effort to medicinally relieve certain problem areas like under eye bags and eye wrinkles. Cosmeceuticals are on the rise due to scientific advancements in ingredients and breakthrough technologies. The new Clinique Medical line is a great example of this new approach to anti aging skin care introduced by Clinique, the maker of cosmetics and Allergan, a leader in medical aesthetics. Some cosmeceuticals like Clinique Medical are available only at a doctors office, while others like Perricone MD are readily available online.
Trend 2: Caffeine and peptides. Products containing peptides and caffeine are starting to be used more and more. Studies are fairly inconclusive as to what the long term benefits are, but caffeine is shown to reduce eye bags and increase circulation while peptides are said to have anti-inflammatory properties to aid in acne and other more serious skin conditions. Anti aging peptides will continue to be at the forefront of age-reducing product lines in your local drugstore. A study at the World Congress of Dermatology in Paris found that a 50% reduction in eye wrinkles is possible when the skin is treated with a high concentration of peptides. Home remedies also suggest using the caffeine properties in tea to relieve puffy eyes.
Trend 3: Anti-inflammatories and topical antiseptics are becoming all the rage. You will continually see these antiseptics and anti-inflammatories in anti aging skin creams and makeup: tea tree leaf, lavender oils, and algae extracts. They all will provide healing to delicate facial skin. Anti-inflammatories are on the up-rise as we are becoming more and more aware that the inflammation in parts of our bodies is what leads to many degenerative diseases and skin conditions.
Trend 4: Skin care begins on the inside. There is so much talk on the proven benefits of antioxidants. Products as well as supplements are being developed because everyone wants to eat healthier in order to improve their skin. Cosmetic companies are now including along with antioxidants - nutraceuticals, botanicals, and green tea in their skin care. They are believed to penetrate the skin quickly in order to nourish and protect skin. Dermalogica is one skin care line that offers potent antioxidants. Some potent antioxidants that you will be hearing a lot about, thus seeing in skin care are: goji berry, turmeric root extract, resveratrol from grapes, and the acai berry.
Trend 5: Probiotics. Skin care lines are introducing probiotics into their formulations. The term probiotics refers to foods that contain the "good" type of bacteria that are similar to those found in your body. The recently introduced Activia by Dannon is one such example that offers our body this helpful bacteria. There is a growing scientific interest in probiotics and what they can do for your body. The companies who are adding probiotics to their skin care lines believe that it can exfoliate and soften the skin. The catch though is that most available research of this nature supporting that there are skin benefits, are referring to when probiotics are taken internally, not topically.
Be on the lookout for brands of skin care that support these trends as they are companies that are more likely to produce products that will give you optimal results. Anti aging products can cost a pretty penny, so for this reason alone, I encourage you to do your research and keep up on the lasts breakthroughs as they are continually emerging. - 16650
Trend 1: Cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are rapidly becoming the products people are paying attention to. Cosmeceuticals are a blend between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in effort to medicinally relieve certain problem areas like under eye bags and eye wrinkles. Cosmeceuticals are on the rise due to scientific advancements in ingredients and breakthrough technologies. The new Clinique Medical line is a great example of this new approach to anti aging skin care introduced by Clinique, the maker of cosmetics and Allergan, a leader in medical aesthetics. Some cosmeceuticals like Clinique Medical are available only at a doctors office, while others like Perricone MD are readily available online.
Trend 2: Caffeine and peptides. Products containing peptides and caffeine are starting to be used more and more. Studies are fairly inconclusive as to what the long term benefits are, but caffeine is shown to reduce eye bags and increase circulation while peptides are said to have anti-inflammatory properties to aid in acne and other more serious skin conditions. Anti aging peptides will continue to be at the forefront of age-reducing product lines in your local drugstore. A study at the World Congress of Dermatology in Paris found that a 50% reduction in eye wrinkles is possible when the skin is treated with a high concentration of peptides. Home remedies also suggest using the caffeine properties in tea to relieve puffy eyes.
Trend 3: Anti-inflammatories and topical antiseptics are becoming all the rage. You will continually see these antiseptics and anti-inflammatories in anti aging skin creams and makeup: tea tree leaf, lavender oils, and algae extracts. They all will provide healing to delicate facial skin. Anti-inflammatories are on the up-rise as we are becoming more and more aware that the inflammation in parts of our bodies is what leads to many degenerative diseases and skin conditions.
Trend 4: Skin care begins on the inside. There is so much talk on the proven benefits of antioxidants. Products as well as supplements are being developed because everyone wants to eat healthier in order to improve their skin. Cosmetic companies are now including along with antioxidants - nutraceuticals, botanicals, and green tea in their skin care. They are believed to penetrate the skin quickly in order to nourish and protect skin. Dermalogica is one skin care line that offers potent antioxidants. Some potent antioxidants that you will be hearing a lot about, thus seeing in skin care are: goji berry, turmeric root extract, resveratrol from grapes, and the acai berry.
Trend 5: Probiotics. Skin care lines are introducing probiotics into their formulations. The term probiotics refers to foods that contain the "good" type of bacteria that are similar to those found in your body. The recently introduced Activia by Dannon is one such example that offers our body this helpful bacteria. There is a growing scientific interest in probiotics and what they can do for your body. The companies who are adding probiotics to their skin care lines believe that it can exfoliate and soften the skin. The catch though is that most available research of this nature supporting that there are skin benefits, are referring to when probiotics are taken internally, not topically.
Be on the lookout for brands of skin care that support these trends as they are companies that are more likely to produce products that will give you optimal results. Anti aging products can cost a pretty penny, so for this reason alone, I encourage you to do your research and keep up on the lasts breakthroughs as they are continually emerging. - 16650
About the Author:
Being on the cutting edge of eye skin care is what makes author and editor, Alyssa Denure so excited about her work. Helping women find the best ways to illeviate their worst eye skin care issues, whether it be puffy eyes, dark circles, or wrinkles is what makes her feel truly happy.
