What brings on wrinkles? Frist think of a baby's skin, so firm and smooth and simply perfect; what you're seeing is an abundance of collagen and elastin, the fibers in the skin that control its firmness and smoothness. Yet, the time we hit our 30's our bodies stopp producing as much of this good stuff and we even start to naturally lose our supply. External factors, such as sunlight and pollution, acccelerate this breakdown. The end result: the appearance of that little line on your face.
So, What do you do? For starters, it's crucial to protect your skin from the sun and it's wrinkle-inducing rays. Use a full spectrum (uva & uvb) sunblock every day. (try cosmedix serious protect or protect) Yes, even in the winter, and even when you're indoors or in the car as the sun's rays can penetrate through the glass. "It has been shown that by using sunscreen every day," says Dr. Brandt, "already-sun-damaged-skin can improve significantly." This isn't to say that sunscreen is a cure all for wrinkles. Instead, when your skin doesn't have to work so hard to defend itself, it can concentrate on repairing itself, which it does naturally.
Boost this effect with a moisturizer or serum that contains antioxidants, as they help fight off the damage brought on by the sun; some powerful antioxidants are vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid), green tea, spin trap, copper peptides, and pomogranite.
Next include a retinoid (l-retinoic acid), found in Cosmedix Refine, the only ingredient clinically proven to increase your skin's collagen production, into your nite time regimen. Vitamin A improves aged skin, including around the eyes.
Ingredients to look for:
Antioxidants Found in: Affirm, Radiance, Benefit Balance, Pure C
Retinoic Acid (Vitamin A) Found in: Refine and Clarity Serum