How to Compare Today's New Skincare Products

Many of today's new skin care products are classified as anti-aging treatments. They work in a number of ways. Some obviously work better than others. Here's how to compare what's available.

Antioxidant-rich creams help protect against sun damage, which is a leading cause of wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging. Vitamin E has สินค้าไอทีใหม่ๆ for that purpose. The natural way should be included in all anti-aging creams.

In reversing sun damage and wrinkles, another antioxidant has been shown to be effective. That is called COQ10. In one study, volunteers with sun damage applied a cream containing COQ10 for three months. At the end of the study, there was a 30% reduction in wrinkles and overall sun damage. Follow-up studies revealed similar results. When it does not work, it is because the concentration is not high enough or the particle size is too large to allow deep penetration.

Manufacturers are not always completely honest when they make claims about their products. Some manufacturers call their creams high in antioxidants, when the only antioxidants they contain are artificial preservatives. It may take a little longer than you'd like, but it's important to read the ingredient label to find out whether or not the advertising claims for a new skincare product are justified.

True antioxidants work by preventing and repairing free radical damage. Older skin contains more free radicals and fewer antioxidant molecules. A compound has been shown to correct that problem.

A nutritional formula called functional keratin has been shown to increase the number of new cells present in the skin, which basically means that it stimulates new growth. Along with the increased number of cells, there is an increase in antioxidant molecules called glutathione and superoxide dismutase. One of the benefits seen in studies is the reduction of age spots.

Functional Keratin is one of the newest skincare ingredients, just launched a few years ago. It is actually an active form of the structural protein keratin, which is naturally present in all skin cells. One of the activities of protein is to draw moisture into cells.

When the moisture levels inside the cells increase, the skin becomes firmer. There is less sagging in the cleavage and less bags under the eyes. In one study, volunteers applied a cream containing functional keratin for 18 days. At the end of those 18 days, the researchers measured the firmness of the skin. There was a 40% or more improvement in firmness and elasticity.

A new skincare ingredient to avoid is argireline. It is a synthetic protein that supposedly paralyzes the tiny facial muscles of the skin. It is often advertised as a safe and natural alternative to Botox. Argireline's safety has never been tested. Protein is found in nature, but the companies that sell it use the artificial version.