Friday, October 26, 2007
Skin Care Basic - According to Vital Juice Daily
The new "it" beauty ingredients are giving us nothing but wrinkles -- of worry!
What really works (on wrinkles, on zits)? What's safe and what's not?
Here's a primer to take with you next time you're surfing Sephora ...
Retinoids: Most effective jack of all trades (reduces wrinkles, acne and age spots by enhancing the turnover rate of skin), but may heighten sun sensitivity. VJD Pick: Topix Replenix Retinol Smoothing Serum 3x.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs): Help reduce fine lines by increasing cell turnover, but also cause sun sensitivity. VJD Pick: Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser.
Vitamins C, E and Coenzyme Q10: These natural antioxidants help to undo damage and protect against fr*ee radicals, but CoQ10 is relatively untested. VJD Pick: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Acid.
Peptides: Have been shown to reduce skin roughness and wrinkle volume, but need to be used consistently for results. VJD Pick: Kinerase C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment.
You may want to avoid hydroquinone, often used to lighten brown spots -- it's been linked to cancer in rodents (but not in humans).
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What really works (on wrinkles, on zits)? What's safe and what's not?
Here's a primer to take with you next time you're surfing Sephora ...
Retinoids: Most effective jack of all trades (reduces wrinkles, acne and age spots by enhancing the turnover rate of skin), but may heighten sun sensitivity. VJD Pick: Topix Replenix Retinol Smoothing Serum 3x.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs): Help reduce fine lines by increasing cell turnover, but also cause sun sensitivity. VJD Pick: Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser.
Vitamins C, E and Coenzyme Q10: These natural antioxidants help to undo damage and protect against fr*ee radicals, but CoQ10 is relatively untested. VJD Pick: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Acid.
Peptides: Have been shown to reduce skin roughness and wrinkle volume, but need to be used consistently for results. VJD Pick: Kinerase C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment.
You may want to avoid hydroquinone, often used to lighten brown spots -- it's been linked to cancer in rodents (but not in humans).
SOURCE
Labels: Alpha-Hydroxy Acids, skincare
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