"Antioxidants are the antidote to free radicals. They can be taken orally or applied directly to the skin." - ....Richard Thomas, MD, FRCPC is Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Different types of skin need different types of care. Through looking at what the experts say, the latest scientific research, and importantly what the customers say, we have compiled information and recommendations for you so that you get the best out of your skin care regime.
anti age
The most important function in an anti-aging cream or lotion is to fight off free radicals that damage the skin leading to wrinkles. You should choose one skin care cream for the sun, and one that you use daily when you come into contact with societies toxins like pollution and smoke.
In terms of fighting off free radicals in everyday living and keeping young looking skin, including Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins C and E, Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Copper in your regime will benefit you immensely. No7 Hydro Quench Day Cream at Boots.com is recommended by many to help maintain younger looking skin, which includes Hyaluronic Acid. If you don't have a budget to stick to then the Ole Henriksen range, although expensive, includes many of the important vitamins and minerals needed to retain young and healthy skin.
Skin creams containing vitamin B can give you a temporary look of youth by hydrating the skin and improving tone and texture. Many people notice there skin looking more plump and glowing within six days of applying creams that are in the vitamin B complex.
Dry skin
The skins ability to hold water can determine a persons likely hood of producing dry skin. Hyaluronic acid with its ability to retain water is a must in keeping the skin feeling moist through topical application and defeating problematic dry skin. Again you can find this in No7 Hydro Quench Day Cream at Boots.com. Also many of the best eczema lotions now contain vitamin A so that the skin retains more water.
Don't shower everyday unless you need to due to work. Applying water to the skin will only aid in drying your skin. Also be wary of how long you spend in the sun as this can also dehydrate the skin. When using soaps stick to mild soaps and natural ph cleansers. As a last note you have to use creams that have a low water and high oil content to keep the skin as moist as possible.
sun care
For a sun cream you need to help retain the water in which the sun can dehydrate. Including selenium in the lotion is a good start along with vitamin C and E which will fight off the free radicals caused by the suns rays. You also need to look for a lotion that can filter both UVB and UVA light rays from the sun. Boots soltan range has added extra vitamin E and protects from both these harmful rays. Click here for more information.
acne-oily skin
Controlling acne by a nutritional cream is thought to be done best in two ways. Firstly using substances derived from vitamin A like retin-a or tazarotene, to reduce inflammation of the skin and to unplug pores. Retin-A can cause skin reddening at first but this is quite normal as the skin's blood supply is improved and younger looking skin begins to appear presenting a youthful complexion. Secondly by using the mineral zinc as a supplement form, in a recommended dose to help aid the function of vitamin A. Importantly, look for products that say "water-based" or "non-comedogenic" as they are oil free products. If your acne still persists then using a medical product like benzoyl peroxide may help but see your consultant/doctor first to see if it is necessary.
There are retin-a products available with benzoyl peroxide added for maximum results but its important to have medical guidance first. Click here for more information.
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