Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives, ranging from prescription creams to over-the-counter retinols. Prescription formulas tend to be stronger and thus more effective than OTC retinols. Since the retinol is slowly converted to retinoic acid which is the active ingredient in prescription creams, it will take about 12 weeks to see an improvement of the skin [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Anti aging’
Age Spots
Age spots are known as sun spots or liver spots. They occur in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). Age spots vary in size, ranging from freckle sized to larger than a centimeter. Their colors range from light brown to black. This type of discoloration is harmless. The age spots do not become any [...]
Collagen Cream
Collagen is an essential component of the skin. It is responsible for the skin’s strength and firmness. The body begins to slow down on the collagen production when we start to reach our 20s. At age 40 the collagen production is approximately 40% less than when you were 20 years old. A loss of collagen [...]
Aging Skin
Aging skin is a skin problem that everyone has to face. The aging of the skin tends to define the age of a person. Although anti-aging products can help restore a younger looking skin, the aging skin cannot be completely reversed. The most effective way to prevent the skin from aging is to slow down [...]
Sagging Skin
Sagging skin is a common beauty skin problem. Several contributing factors cause the skin to sag. Some of the factors are controllable while others are not. Learn what those factors are and try to minimize exposure to controllable factors.
What Causes Sagging Skin?
- Aging: As we age, facial muscles weaken. Collagen and elastin in our skin [...]
Antioxidant Skin Care
Topical antioxidants provide protection against free radicals caused by environmental pollution, sun, and smoking and may slow down the skin aging process. Free radicals damage the cell’s DNA, resulting in the formation of wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, loss of elasticity, sagging skin and some skin disease such as skin cancer.
However, the effect of topical antioxidants [...]
