So you don't have to reverse the situation, I'll give you some tips and weapons in the fight against the signs of aging ... After all, we all want to grow old with good skin!
What to do to prevent and postpone the appearance of damn wrinkles or decrease existing ?
Skin care routine
The basic steps do not differ much from other skin routines, passing by Cleaning, hydration and photoprotection, but adding antioxidant and anti -wrinkles actives.
- Cleaning, is the 1st step before the other products were applied; Choose products you like and make this moment pleasant.
Never lie down with make -up and without cleaning your skin well.
- Hydration, with moisturizers that may contain occlusive ingredients (prevent water from the skin) such as silicones, vaseline, ceramids, glycerine, or humectants (retain water on the skin) such as hyaluronic acid) . Perfectly hydrated skin is less likely to form release and is visibly more filled.
- Sun Protection, Always! , or 50 in summer. Choose Skimpter protectors, which offer UVA and UVB protection (if it does not come specified in the packaging which the UVA protection factor, know that it is at least 1/ 3 of the UVB; for example, if SPF is 30, the grape protection is at least 10). Remember that sunscreen is our best anti-wrinkle care. Use products with anti -aging ingredients with proven efficacy: Vitamin C , antioxidant asset that has 4 important effects: You can use in the morning in serum, cream or emulsion at concentrations between 8% to 20%, and should also apply sunscreen, at least with SPF30, then to enhance the effects. It is incorporated into cosmetic formulations in two shapes, pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) , which is unstable and oxidizes in contact with air and light, so it is marketed in opaque packaging and to which you can add vitamin Eand ferulic acid to decrease pH and to increase stability. Brands with Oral vitamin C supplements do not replace the application of products with this vitamin, which should be applied directly to the skin through cosmetic products. Retinoic acid and derivatives such as retinol, remain the most powerful anti -wrinkles and more effective on wrinkles and sagging, both in preventing their formation and decreasing their depth, with effects visible in the straightening and renewal of the skin. O Retinoic Acid (Vitamin A) or Tretinoin is a prescription medicine, which can be used to both to ORetinol It is converted, after penetrating the skin in retinoic acid, its active shape. It acts on cell DNA, increasing its renewal capacity. Its effects are several, but the ones that matters most now are as follows: should be used at night, not only because it is the period of regeneration par excellence of the skin, but mainly because it is a light sensitive ingredient. Even so, always use photoprotection during the day. should not be used in pregnant women due to the potential teratogenic effect. If you have never used retinol should be careful until the retinization process is finished, which takes about 30 days: on sensitive skin, apply 1 to 2 nights a week initially. On non -reactive skin, initially apply every two nights, and then night, no night, and can apply every night as soon as the skin is perfectly adapted. Do not use exfoliating or acid lotions to avoid irritating the skin more. Do not do aesthetic procedures like Peelings. For the sensitive zone of the eye contour, do not apply the retinol cream that wears on the face, but a specific cream for the eye contour, always testing first in a small area before the first use. At the beginning of retinol use it is normal to be able to feel some redness, feeling of heat or peeling, which passes the continuation of use. Do not forget that it can take up to 3 months to see the results of retinol on your skin… Don't give up, it will be worth it! Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxycid that can be used to peel, exfoliating deeply, improving appearance and illuminating the skin. Stimulates collagen synthesis by accelerating cell renewal. It can be used at concentrations between 4 and 20%, and by increasing concentration increases exfoliation capacity, but also irritating potential. After use should avoid sun exposure for about two weeks and may be repeated every two months except for injured or irritated skin. Many formulations incorporate glycolic acid and retinoids for better results. In addition to these star ingredients, other antioxidants, anti-aging and exfoliating, such as vitamin E, resveratrol, ferulic acid. These ingredients may be present in moisturizers or used in tones, essences, serums or masks. Want to know more about the causes and types of wrinkles ? See the previous article! Want to know what care is to be taken according to your age ? be aware of the next article!
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