Monday, March 2, 2009

Mary Kay Cosmetics - Tips For Anti-Aging Creams?

By Emily Addison

As of today, anti-aging creams are very popular in women who are really concerned of their aging skin. These anti-aging creams can actually help women whose skin is already aging. Anti-aging creams can actually reverse the signs of aging and can give solutions to problems related to aging such as wrinkles and sagging. However, at present, not all anti-aging creams are effective. There are some that just look effective but in reality won't give any positive result. Thus, before you go and shop for an anti-aging cream, be sure first that you already know what to look for in an anti-aging cream so you won't be wasting your time and money.

Normally, anti-aging creams that are proven to be effective contain vitamins that are good for the skin, particularly when taken orally. These vitamins include:

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is the most common vitamin added to effective anti-aging creams. Of course Vitamin A is good for the skin, even for an aging skin full of wrinkles. It has ant-inflammatory effect and so can actually diminish the depth of wrinkles.

Vitamin C

Like Vitamin A, Vitamin C is also good for the skin, even for an aging skin. By improving circulation and collagen production, it can effectively brighten the skin. And it is highly effective antioxidant which is perfect for maintaining a skin at its best. This can also help renew the skin, making it more youthful looking.

Retinoids

Retinoids can be also good for the skin. Retinoids improves the production of new cells and can make skin becomes smoother. Retinoids can also reduce fine wrinkles appearance. However, of course this can only be possible with continued use. If use is stopped then skin will again look like as before when there's still no application of retinoids.

AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids or Fruit Acids)

AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids or fruit acids) is really good for the skin most especially to an aging skin. AHA improves the process called skin's natural renewal process by getting rid of dead skin cells. AHA paves the way for a brighter, more vibrant looking skin. - 16650

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