Vitamin C - not just for oranges!
I’ve been using a new Vitamin C cream and I really like the results! Vitamin C creams and lotions seem to be the latest and greatest in the anti-wrinkle brigade. Reliable scientific evidence has shown there is significant value to vitamin c for skin care. The big hole is that when Vitamin C is in contact with air it breaks down and becomes ineffective, and at worst, increases the formation of free radicals.
Vitamin C has been extensively tested and reported about in the Journal of the American Academic of Dermatology. Vitamin C has been identified to improve collagen synthesis. This helps keeps skin looking younger and healthier. It also inhibits the production of melanin, in turn producing lighter and brighter skin. With all the hype about wrinkles and getting old it is nice to hear about a product that may even live up to its billing.
Expensive Vitamin C products are usual and cheaper alternatives are available. You can even make some yourself!
When purchasing skin care products with vitamin C it is important that they do not allow air to reach the product. Vitamin C and its derivatives gradually degrade when exposed to light and air. Freshness and proper storage are key to the life of your skin.
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Most skin care companies provide less than stellar products and pass them off as the best products for your skin. Derivatives from plants, and anti-oxidants are necessary for healthy skin and help reduce the onset of wrinkles. Having perfect skin, that is skin free of sun damage, blemishes and wrinkles is a goal wished for by most people.
All natural oils are the best for your skin. But which is best?
Mineral oil and paraffin wax are passed off as natural skin care products. Unfortunately, they are quite dense and can not effectively get ‘into’ your skin. They are not as useable to the skin. As a result they will stay near the surface and provide a protective layer. This however, will clog your pores and trap in dirt.
Plant derived skin care product are better for your skin and they can be used by your skin. Because the oils have similar properties to our skin they are able to penetrate into the skin. Antioxidants in the oils can even reduce wrinkles because of their ability to repair damaged cells.
Exercise and Skin Care
If you are an avid runner or exerciser you know the importance of taking care of your skin. Women exercise to stay young, but the elements pay their toll on the skin. With this in mind, Dr. Rosy Renwicke started Workout Zone skin care products that are ‘sweat friendly’.
Good skin can be obtained by anyone. Investing in your skin involves, protecting, enhancing and troubleshooting. Protect your skin by moisturizing, and applying sunblock. Enhance it by helping it with mild unabrasive exfoliants, and trouble shoot by keeping things simple.
Don’t use anything that turns your skin red or stings when you use it.
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When purchasing skin care products with vitamin C it is important that they do not allow air to reach the product. Vitamin C and its derivatives gradually degrade when exposed to light and air. Freshness and proper storage are key to the life of your skin.
