|
| How Do Anti Aging Cosmetics Work? |
| |
|
|
| |
There are countless over the counter anti aging cosmetics available in the market but whether they are effective or not depends on various factors. Few of them are the specific ingredients and in how much amount they are used.
Alpha-Hydroxy acids(AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids: they are the fruit acids stimulates the dead cells in the skin’s top layer and exfoliate it. The skins get free from dead cells and also reduce fine lines. But as it irritates the skin advice from the dermatologist is recommended.
Tretinion is a Vitamin A analog: the use of Tretinion for over a period of 6 to 12 months can reduce wrinkles lessens discoloration and will make the skin smooth and soft. But Tretinion in prescription products is more effective than those of in the Over-the-counter products.
Topical antioxidants (vitamin E &C) and Coenzyme Q10: Are known to improve the appearance of fine lines but yet to ascertain whether they work on wrinkles or treat sun damage. Vitamin E is very good for skin as it acts as skin moisturizer and a mild sunscreen.
Hydroquinone: It is used for sun spots and discoloration as it is a depigmenting agent. We can find it in sunscreen as sunlight reverses its bleaching effects.
Collagen and Elastin: they are the naturally occurring proteins in the skin. In cosmetisc the molecules of Collagen and Elastin proteins are too large to penetrate in the skin so to get the maximum benefits it is added as an ingredient in the moisturizer which when applied on the skin absorbs the water and makes the skin feel smoother.
|
| |
|
|
