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According to NY Dermatologist Roy Geronemus, "We're seeing many more women with sun damage at earlier ages today, and the number of young women with skin cancer is startling." From age spots to skin tightening, and broken blood vessels to skin discoloration, the market for anti aging skin care products is booming. However, many consumers aren't sure where to start. Which is better? A $10 generic anti wrinkle cream, a $65 high-end wrinkle reducer, or a $500 laser procedure?

As we age, not only are we exposed to more cumulative sunlight, which is responsible for 90% of all skin changes, but there is a breakdown of DNA, collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid and other supporting molecules in the dermis. Into our fifties, oil glands will secrete less frequently, and we'll experience uncomfortable skin tightening, in addition to noticing lines and wrinkles. When shopping for anti aging skin products, don't overlook the importance of a daily moisturizer. In fact, moisturizers can help restore the skin's elasticity, easing wrinkles and creating softer, smoother skin. Ingredients like petrolatum, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and cyclomethicone encourage your skin's water retention. Many dermatologists also recommend Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Cream, avoiding hot or frequent showers and substituting bar soap with a moisturizing body wash.

You may have also noticed a wrinkle reducer cream among the skin care products. These are generally comprised of cell damage reversing antioxidants like vitamin A (retinoids), B, C or E that are intended to neutralize free radicals and stimulate your body's natural collagen production. As you know, collagen injections are a popular and relatively inexpensive way of bolstering your skin's rejuvenation process. You can try Neutrogena's Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Cream, Retinol or L'Oreal's Line Eraser. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are a less potent first line defense against skin aging and Peptide products like StriVectin, Olay's Regenerist Serum or Estée Lauder's Perfectionist are cosmeceuticals that also stimulate natural collagen production.

Many people don't think of diet when they're browsing anti aging skin care products, but doctors suggest that the best way to stay young is to exercise and eat well. Drinking lots of water helps remove free radicals from the body and keeps rejuvenation processes regulated. As we age our blood sugar levels will fluctuate, causing mood swings and skin aging, but a low carb diet can help stabilize the system. Try substituting white bread, refined foods, cereals, sugar, white rice and potatoes with fruit, beans, vegetables, sourdough, multigrain bread, Japanese short grain rice, honey and sweet potatoes. New research suggests that fish seed and flax seed oil rid the body of free radicals in amazing ways. Also, doctors recommend that your diet contains no more than 10% saturated fat to ensure younger looking skin.

What does the future hold? Skin experts at Voss Laboratories claim that "stem cells" are the future of anti aging skin care products because they naturally awaken your body's undifferentiated stem cells in a revolutionary way. "Cosmetic chemists around the globe are burning the midnight oil for one simple reason," explains researcher Richard Wells, Ph.D. "As we age, stem-cell utilization for skin repair is less efficient. However, the potential that nature has given us to access these endogenous stem-cell reservoirs for skin rejuvenation is quite remarkable. That's why science is seeking to activate the potential of our inherent adult stem-cell reservoirs. In so doing, the practical use of stem-cell technology can provide the consumer with a topical, anti-aging cosmetic formula that simply makes everyone look years younger." You can purchase a one month supply of Amatokin Emulsion For The Face at $190 for 30 ml, from Bloomingdale's, Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy's Lord and Taylor or Saks 5th Avenue. Other stem cell products in their skin solutions line include Amatokin Eye wrinkle Cream and Intensive Skin Rejuvenating Serum.

No one can look young forever. Not even Joan Rivers or Dick Clark is completely immune to the signs of aging. Sure you could get cosmetic surgery to erase those wrinkles but there are better methods that are less invasive and far cheaper. Why not try some of the new wrinkle creams on the market? They can reduce the signs of aging and provide you with a healthy, glowing complexion that will have your friends and family wondering if you have undergone the knife during some cosmetic surgery. Only you will know the real secret by clicking here for more information:

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# posted by NeilG @ 8:26 PM