Article by Maya McMahon
We are all living longer and anti aging skin care has become a major concern; Let’s face it, we don’t want our faces to tell our age so you need a skin care regime that really works. I had a woman ask me recently how I was able to look so young and vibrant. I took it as a compliment as I spend a good amount of time researching and implementing the perfect anti aging skin care regiment.
Prevention
One of the most important parts of anti aging skin care is prevention. Even if you have a few telltale signs of age, prevention should still remain part of an effective daily skin care routine to avoid additional damage. Every anti aging skin care program should include a non-comedogenic moisturizer with an SPF 15 or higher everyday. Another part of a proper skin care routine is to avoid smoking and get plenty of sleep and exercise.
Moisturizers
As your skin begins to age, stronger skin care moisturizers should be used as well as a special moisturizer for around your eyes. Your everyday skin care routine should include antioxidants to neutralize those nasty free radicals we hear about, thanks to pollutants and sun. Ingredients to look for in your anti aging moisturizers to fight the free radicals are vitamin C, vitamin E and white or green tea. Richer moisturizers can be used to replenish your skin with hydrating ingredients such as aloe vera, shea butter, honey, royal jelly and milk.
Treatments
Making sure you have anti aging skin care treatments regularly will keep your skin looking young and smooth. You need to get rid of all those dead skin cells for your skin care moisturizers to be absorbed and do their job. One of the most effective methods to smooth and slough your skin is microdermabrasion, which uses tiny crystals to get rid of the top layer of skin. Another really effective anti aging skin care treatment is using a facial mask. Try using skin care facial masks with essential ingredients such as egg whites, oatmeal and honey cleanse your skin and add moisture at the same time.
Your Entire Body is Involved
Get your whole body into your skin care routine to prevent aging. After all, who wants “old” hands with a youthful face? Make sure your daily skin care program includes a moisturizer for your body, hands and feet. Use a loofah to get rid of dead skin cells on your body for younger looking skin.Elements such as exercise, proper sleep and good diet all play a major part in anti aging skin care. Exercise boosts your circulation and delivers a healthy dose of oxygen to your skin. You need your sleep to rejuvenate your body, including your skin. The age-old statement “you are what you eat”