What makes an anti aging supplement or cream effective? The presence of essential ingredients and components required to rejuvenate the skin. These may be:
PEPTIDES- These are small chains of amino acids that can be synthesized infinitely in different orders or combinations. They help in stimulating collagen production, growth factors and antioxidant enzymes. It also significantly enhances wound healing and cell repairing and helps modulate pigmentation, while promoting antimicrobial activity. This leads to an increased turnover of skin cells and healthier looking skin.
RETINOL- This is an essential ingredient for active promotion of skin renewal. It is a vitamin A derivative that works on DNA to encourage healthy keratinocytes. It assists in epidermal thickening, higher production of collagen and elastin, and substantially decreases UV induced collagenase. It also works wonders on photo damaged skin for treatment of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and fine lines.
ANTIOXIDANTS- These include Vitamin C and E. Vitamin C is necessary for stimulation and helps in cross linking during the synthesis of collagen. It works synergistically with Vitamin E to effectively protect the skin barrier and upper dermis from the oxidative damage from UV exposure.
CERAMIDES- Ceramides are cellular fats (lipids) that are found amongst skin cells which help seal them together. They are essential components of our skin barrier and assist in keeping pathogens out, and also help retain moisture.
SUNSCREEN- It is perhaps the most vital anti-aging product to be included. UV exposure in moderation is healthy and promotes Vitamin D production, but too much may prove to be detrimental and may cause skin to be less dense, robust, elastic and with more wrinkles and pigmentation.
SIRTUINS- Sirtuins are cellular proteins which regulate the aging process. They assist on cell repair and in the production of protective antioxidants. These are aimed to regulate or turn on to the longevity genes of the body to maintain a healthy equilibrium of skin cells.