What are the best ingredients in skin care?
It is never too late to start a skin-care regime. Before you pick up any of the products available in the market for the required skin-care you need to get the basic information on the ingredients present in these products. Most of us do not understand what these ingredients are and how these can help in the skin-care regime.
- Collagen:
Collagen is one type of protein which is produced by the cells in your body. This is what helps in ‘holding’ the skin together. The elasticity, firmness and the young look of the skin depends on the collagen. The production of collagen is perfect during our youth and thus there are no problems with the skin, but with the passing of time the production of collagen tends to slow down, which leads to wrinkles ad sagging of the skin. The production of this protein can also slow down due to unhealthy habits like smoking or drinking. Products containing collagen helps in smoothening of the skin and getting rid of wrinkles.
- Hyaluronic acid:
As mentioned, with the decrease in collagen your skin tends to get wrinkled. It is thus important to ensure maximizing the levels of collagen. The synthesis of collagen can be kept up with the help of hyaluronic acid.
- Salicylic Acid:
Lotions containing salicylic acid might not suit every type of skin. The application of this leads to swelling of the upper- most layers of the skin, and then softenening and peeling. This helps in removing the dead cells in the skin and ensures a soft and supple skin.
- Glycolic acid:
Glycolic acid is derived from cane sugar and is known to have the smallest molecules in the group of AHA. This can penetrate the skin deep and thus works out effective for the treatment of wrinkles blackheads, acne, and fine lines.
- Elastin:
Elastin is a type of protein found in a connective tissue of the body. This is important for the skin to resume the original shape after any type of stretching. The elastin proportion is at its peak during adulthood and adolescence and declines after that. Products which contain elastin can restore the natural firmness of the skin.
- Retinol:
Retinol not only increase the amount of substances required for skin-support but also produces healthier and better skin cells. This can prevent the skin losing content of water. This is also known to lighten the discolorations of the skin and reduce the acne.
- Niacinamide:
Niacinamide is a component of B3 which is known to increase the levels of the free fatty acids and ceramide.
- Resveratol:
Similar to other antioxidants, resveratol offers benefits which are protective for the skin. You can apply this topically for getting the required protection against the sun. This can also improve the production of collagen and reduces the damage of the cells.
It is easier to purchase any beauty products you require if you have a clear understanding of how the ingredients present can benefit your skin.
