The Anti Aging Products: Why & When?

One of the questions that always wonders in our minds “do these anti-aging products really work?’’  Second “have I reached the age of using these anti-aging creams or should I wait to be older?

The answer to these questions lies in the fact :

1. What is the mechanism of aging?

2. What are the elements of our skin that are disturbed, resulting in aging?

3. At what age these changes start?

4. How can we modify and slow down those chain of events which result in aging?

To address all the above questions, first we should try to understand the mechanism of aging then only we can understand how can we slow down this naturally occurring process.

As we all know we can’t stop aging but definitely we can slow it down by modifying our lifestyle and habits.

Since skin is the most apparent part of our body which shows obvious changes happening during aging, we must have some knowledge about a young and normal skin, then only we can understand the changes that happen in aged skin.

Let’s  talk a little bit about our Skin Anatomy!

You must have heard the word collagen and it’s importance for staying young,  but where exactly it lies in your skin? Did you know?

Let’s have a look on the different important components of skin.

After a lot of researches and careful observations, experts have found that skin aging typically starts around age 25. In our mid 20s, our bodies gradually stops producing as much collagen as before which causes our skin to lose elasticity and making it dry, dull and wrinkled. So this is the right time to get into action!  As we saw the main reason behind aging skin appearance is reduced Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid and elastin. That’s why experts advise to use products that boost collagen and hyaluronic acid production which in turn helps to maintain young and vibrant skin.

The seven signs of aging skin

• Fine lines and wrinkles. Fine lines, crow’s feet and wrinkles are the most evident and often most concern-causing signs of aging  for men and women.
• Dullness of skin
• Uneven skin tone
• Dry skin
• Blotchiness and age spots
• Rough skin texture
• Visible pores

What should you do to slow down the aging skin changes?

1. Start using sunscreen and moisturizer. It’s said that sunscreen and moisturizer are the two most-effective anti-aging products you can buy. Using these every day can make a noticeable difference.
2. An anti-aging moisturizer helps to minimize fine lines. It is so effective that moisturizer is the secret ingredient in many anti-aging products.
3. Focus on one aging-skin concern. Give sunscreen and moisturizer a few weeks to work. By focusing on one concern, such as wrinkles or dark spots, you’ll get the best results. Look for a product that targets your concern.
4. Buy a product formulated for your skin type. Your sunscreen, moisturizer, and other anti-aging skin care products will work best if they are formulated for your skin type. This is important because no one product works for everyone.
5. Have realistic expectations. Exaggerated promises, such as look 5 years younger overnight or quickly reduces all signs of aging, are too good to be true. It’s important to remember that anti-aging skin care products deliver modest results.
6. Select a product within your price range. It’s human nature to think that the more expensive the product, the better the results. Effective anti-aging products come in all price ranges

It’s always good to prevent rather than treat the aging signs!