How to choose the best Anti-aging cosmetics?
At Skin Expert Clinic (Beirut, Lebanon), Dr. Yassine provides you with all the professional cosmetic services that you would like to get, to always enjoy a dazzling look. He also gives you the best home routine to be applied, in order to complement the skincare you receive in the clinic. That is why we would like to share with you some important tips for choosing the best anti-aging cosmetics, to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Causes of aging skin
In order to choose the best anti-aging products, you must first know why skin ages. There are two main factors that affect it
Natural internal changes: With age, the skin undergoes many natural internal changes that affect its freshness and youth. These changes are represented by the loss of collagen and elastin, two types of proteins responsible for the elasticity and vitality of the skin. As a result, wrinkles and fine lines appear, in addition to other manifestations of aging such as large pores. We also add that there are expressive wrinkles that appear on the skin as a result of the repeated movements of the facial muscles, especially around the mouth, on the forehead, and around the eyes.
External changes: It is true that the skin changes over the years, but what you should also know is that there are external factors that accelerate its aging, most notably: UV rays, pollution, smoking, lack of sleep, stress, drinking alcohol in addition to poor nutrition.
Among this list, two factors are considered the most dangerous for the skin, namely sunlight and pollution, because they are the main reason behind the increase of free radicals that damage skin cells and limit the process of regeneration. Therefore, in your daily routine, you need to introduce antioxidant products capable of counteracting the effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays and the pollution you are exposed to daily, often without your knowledge.
Essential components in anti-aging products
There are a lot of products that are promoted as anti-aging, but not all of them are reliable. You should focus on choosing products from a well-known brand that conducts much research before launching its products to ensure their effectiveness. As for the components, we should focus on some of the basic elements that are considered the most effective in terms of preventing wrinkles and reducing their appearance.
Vitamin C: This vitamin is considered one of the best antioxidants capable of counteracting free radicals that damage the skin. Thus, it is considered a protective shield against the acceleration of appearance of signs of aging, and it also helps to smooth the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. To make sure that the product contains vitamin C, look for the Ascorbic Acid component in the components’ list. The acid concentration should be around 10% to 15% to be effective.
Vitamin E: This vitamin complements vitamin C, as it protects from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It also helps stimulate collagen production, which means getting fresh and smooth skin.
Ferulic Acid: This acid is also an effective antioxidant. It protects against free radicals that destroy skin cells, and at the same time helps to rejuvenate the skin and improve early signs of aging while reducing their appearance.
Retinol: It is a derivative of vitamin A, and its effectiveness has been proven over the years, as it is considered one of the most widely used components in skincare products to combat wrinkles. But of course, its effectiveness varies from one product to another according to the level of its concentration, and the specialist in dermatology and cosmetology, Dr. Yassine will determine the most suitable product for you after examining your skin.
We point out that at Skin Expert Clinic (Beirut, Lebanon) you can find reliable anti-aging products, whether vitamin C serums or retinol products that you need in your daily routine. Our last advice to you is to make sure to apply sunscreen daily before leaving the house because the components we mentioned to you can cause some sensitivity when exposed to the sun. Sunscreen is also one of the basic products that protect against photoaging related to unprotected exposure to the sun.
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