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uk prom dresses 2014)With so many lotions and creams on the market, you may often wonder what ingredients to look for besides SPF. Whether you want to maintain the glowing skin you already have or need some help to bring out the radiance you miss, here you will find tips about which anti-aging moisturizing ingredients are right for you.Want your moisturizer to start working immediately? Start with a clean surface so it can easily penetrate and start working its magic, says Tallahassee-based Jennifer Bradley, owner of her name-based skincare line. She says too much dirt and surface oil blocks the moisturizer from doing its job.But first, it’s important to know your skin type — oily, combination, dry or sensitive.Oily skin“With oily skin, you need to be in a good cleansing routine. You need to cleanse morning and night,” said Bradley.Anyone with an oil slick on their forehead knows it’s not always easy to remove thedirt and grime with soapand water alone.Bradley suggests citrus-based cleansing products. Citrus minimizes the shine from the tip of your nose to the apples of your cheeks while giving your face that squeaky clean feeling. Citrus also works like a toner, so pores don’t appear the size of potholes.Products with bergamot, a natural plant oil, help calm irritated skin. Plus, the botanical properties classify it as anatural antiseptic andanti-inflammatory.“Bergamot takes away redness and inflammation, something that is common in oily or combination skin,” said Bradley.When moisturizing your combination or oily skin, she says products with retinolskeep the skin “clear” andfree of breakouts.Dry, itchy or flaky skinAnyone with dry skin knows itchy, flaky skin prevails despite frequent moisturizing. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests avoiding the use of lotions with alcohol because of its drying effect on skin. After reviewing labels, you’ll notice alcohol is acommon ingredient among many products.Bradley says people with dry skin benefit from applying a light serum under their moisturizer to get even better hydration. “If you use cream alone, it doesn’t penetrate into the skin,” she said.Serums contain a binding agent that attaches to the moisturizer and helps it deliver more hydration in the cells, she said. Serums with squalene, a lipid produced by plants and animals (including humans and olives) are beneficial for persistent dry skin, she added.Sensitive skinCarefully read labels. Steer clear of products with pore clogging (comedogenic) ingredients like perfumes, petrolatum and lanolin. These ingredients may irritate or cause breakouts.Some skincare professionals suggest products with plant-based oils like avocado or grape seed oil to keep pores clog-free.An ingredient for all skin typesHyaluronic acid continues to get widespread attention for its ability to fight fine lines and hydrate while giving the appearance of more plumpness.“Hyaluronic acid is more like an amino acid; it’s a binder so it works well with the cream or moisturizer,” said Bradley.Popular BB creams like Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB contain a cocktail of ingredients from hyaluronic acid and SPF to vitamin C. These creams help smooth out fine lines while plumping up the skin, giving it more radiance. Plus, the tint helps color correct uneven skin tone.If you use SPF, keep doing it. Bradley and other beauty experts say it’s one of thebest ways to keep skinlooking youthful.What about cold creams? What are they?Brands like Ponds and Noxzema come to mind as cold cream options. Women ages 13 to well in their 90s still use the stuff for keeping skin smooth and relatively wrinkle free. While some women slather the creams to remove make-up, others use it as a standalone moisturizer. The mineral oil in Ponds cold cream washes away hard-to-remove mascara while the beeswax replenishes and seals in the skin’s moisture.Cutting through product hypeWhen buying skincare products, sometimes it’s hard to find budget-friendly products with proven results. The American Academy of Dermatology offers a few tips when you’re deciphering the back of a bottle:• Use products with antioxidants becausethey offer sun protection during the day and help reduce damagingfree radicals• Use products with SPF to prevent sun damage• At night retinoids, peptides or growth factors are thought to help repair skin• Growth factors are cell messenger compounds that help stimulate collagen and elastin production and distribution• Peptides are proteins that help stimulatecollagen production • Dermatologists can treat blackheads and papules with chemical peels, but they are not available over the counter.Also read here:
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