There are certain truths about the lives of human beings that are often hard to hear but are inevitable. Undoubtedly, ageing is one such truth and is an indispensable part of life which each and every human has to deal with during their lifetime. But things have changed now, with the advancement of technology and the invention of various tools and products in the medical world, today people are even able to slow down the act of aging and look the way they want to with just the appliance of the right product at the right time.
Today, in this article we shall delve into the main products that one can include into their daily routine which shall do nothing but aid in the process of slow ageing. These products include:
Sunscreen: The best and foremost line of defense against untimely aging is none other than the sunscreen. The sunscreen protects us from the UV rays coming from the sun as these UV rays are known to cause wrinkles, age spots, and are even contributors of skin cancer. However, one must also be careful while buying and applying sunscreen on their skin as sunscreens only with a minimum SPF of 30 and consisting of both UVA and UVB protection should be used by everyone along with proper knowledge of appliances of the same.
Antioxidants: Various harmful oxidants that are produced by environmental factors such as pollution, UV rays, etc. are considered to be the major contributors of premature skin aging. However, antioxidants including vitamins C and E aids in balancing out these oxidants and aims at protecting our skin from severe harm. This quality of antioxidants have popularized it in recent times and it is seen that various skincare products including face serums and moisturizers also contain antioxidants which are proven to be the perfect anti-aging and skin health booster.
Hyaluronic Acid: The special ability of the hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump our skin has made it one of the most efficient skin aging products in the modern times. It is a natural component of skin which aids in reducing the showcase of fine lines and wrinkles and is an important role player of maintenance of moisture level and skin elasticity. But it is seen that with the passing of time as the human body ages, the hyaluronic acid’s generation by our body is reduced which leads to skin dryness and other issues which ultimately leads to the buying of the product from the market.
Retinoids (Retinol): Another essential anti-aging ingredient is the derivative of Vitamin A which is known to increase collagen production and support the turnover of cells. This powerful ingredient aids in reduction of appearance of fine lines, age spots and wrinkles with the passage of time. Beginners must apply only a small concentration of the ingredient and see how their skin reacts to the proportion and gradually increase the concentration accordingly.
Alpha-Hydroxy acids (AHAs): AHAs is another anti-aging skin care product which improves the overall texture of the skin and helps in promoting turnover of cells by their capability of exfoliating the skin and removing all the dead cells. AHAs loosens the bonds between the dead cells and help to remove these dead skin cells from the face which as a result unveils a fresh looking radiant skin with no sign of aging.
Collagen Peptide: These are a kind of amino acids which promote the production of elastin and collagen. They even provide assistance in maintaining the firmness of skin and its versatility. Skincare products consisting of peptides also aids in minimizing the occurrence of any kind of aging symptom on the skin which helps in improving the texture of the skin.
Apart from all the above listed products there are also various natural products which can be treated as anti-aging agents, such as— aloe Vera, bee products, rice extracts, etc. Also, one must understand the fact that only along with applying these anti-aging skincare products, one must also have a healthy lifestyle to live with a healthy and radiant skin.
