Who wouldn’t want better skin? Healthy skin means a healthier you, and clear, supple skin gives you confidence and boosts your morale. A simple task to help you achieve this is to check if your skin care products provide you with any of the following ingredients: 

Retinol

Retinol has been a standout for a long time and continues to flex its moisturizing muscles. Its long running popularity lies in its ability to regenerate cell turnover, boost collagen (the protein that promotes skin elasticity) and stimulate cellular repair at the deepest level of the skin.  A derivative of vitamin A, it works best at night to treat fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, dullness and plump up sagging skin. Put it on after you wash your skin and watch it do its magic.

Antioxidants

Think of antioxidants as busy policemen, keeping damaging free radicals in check. Uncontrolled free radicals inflict cellular damage, inflammation and cause ailments. Skin damaged by UV radiation, smoke, pollution and neglect give free radicals free reign. Antioxidants work to save the skin from cellular damage. Enlist of the help of antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin A and E, Coenzyme Q10, selenium (among others) to prevent wrinkles, age spots and even skin cancer.

Hyaluronic Acid

In recent years, hyaluronic acid has received rave reviews regarding its ability to reverse signs of aging.  Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in humans and animals,  in young skin, in connective tissue and most abundantly in the fluid in the eyes and joints. Commonly used to treat a variety of joint problems, it is also used to treat wrinkles and as a lip filler in plastic surgery.

Ceramides

Ceramides occur naturally in the skin, forming a barrier to protect against moisture loss, thereby keeping the skin youthful and supple. With age, ceramide production slows down and the skin becomes less supple and wrinkles form. In recent years, scientists have found a way of extracting ceramides from plants, notably rice and whole grain wheat that work to restore the skin’s elasticity. How? Ceramides work to inhibit the elastase enzymes, the very enzymes that destroy skin’s elasticity. That helps the skin to retain its integrity and firmness.

If you’re looking for healthier, smoother and clearer skin, contact us today. We offer a comprehensive skin analysis to help you achieve radiant results.