THE ANTI-AGING INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

BY: TYSEN JULIAN

–Marty Bucella

“When it comes to staying young, a mind- lift beats a face lift any day”

Anyone who has ever shopped for anti-aging products knows how

overwhelming the task can be. Day creams, night creams, serums,

masks…there are so many products to choose from and each promises

different results.

So how do you choose the right one?

The answer is in the ingredients. By knowing what to look for on the

back of the bottle, you’ll be able to narrow down the product that will

give you the best results for your own facial needs. We’ve broken down

the top contenders so you can skip to the good part and make a match.

1. HYALURONIC ACIDThis naturally-occurring substance

provides volume, moisture and firmness

to skin. In our own bodies, it depletes as

we get older, leading to tell-tale signs of

aging. Products containing hyaluronic

acid reverse damage caused by free

radicals. In other words, it reverses signs

of aging by plumping and firming skin.

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2. PEPTIDESShort chains of these amino acids are

able to penetrate skin and aid in the

functions of the proteins within. One

s u c h p ro t e i n ? C o l l a g e n , t h e

breakdown of which leads to wrinkles

and thinning. By applying products

with peptides, new collagen is formed,

erasing signs of aging and renewing

skin for a more youthful appearance.

3. VITAMIN-CThe recurring favorite ingredient in most

wellness-boosting and beauty products,

vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, which

keeps skin safe from the free-radicals it

comes into contact with on a daily basis. By

shielding your skin from free-radicals, you

can slow down damage and signs of aging.

Vitamin C also speeds up the production of

collagen, proving once again it’s one of the

most versatile and beneficial ingredients of

the beauty world.