Antiaging Skin Care Treatment

Key Ingredients

If you're concerned about aging and hope to soften the blow a little, you've probably already immersed yourself – or at least had some experience – in the world of antiaging skin care. Serums, eye creams, moisturizers, sunscreens and even cosmetics all pack a powerful combination of ingredients formulated to diminish the appearance of aging skin. Here are just a few of the names you might see on an ingredient list:

• Vitamin C: Used as a topical aid, it helps rebuild the skin's collagen, resulting in a fuller, plumper complexion. By increasing cell turnover, it allows the skin's natural radiance to shine through.
• Retinol: Millions of people rely on this wonder ingredient (vitamin A in its purest form) for its ability to penetrate through the skin's layers, stimulate collagen and elastin, exfoliate and feed antioxidants to the skin.
• Antioxidants: They're an absolute must in the fight against free radical damage (such as cigarette smoke and pollution). The skin is brighter, more refined and smoother with regular use.
• Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA): It encourages a smooth, youthful appearance and supple skin by exfoliating dead skin cells that collect on the surface. It also combats fine lines.
• CoEnzyme Q10: The skin's ability to elasticize and firm is encouraged with use of Q10. It works to replace the skin's natural Q10, which diminishes with age and is responsible for keeping the skin toned and smooth.
• Vitamin E: It provides natural protection against UVA and UVB radiation.
• Vitamin K: This is a multipurpose vitamin that has a strong effect on aging skin. It helps fade age spots, spider veins, blotchy skin and other discolorations.
• Green Tea Extract: When used in addition to sunscreen, green tea is known to increase sun protection. It's a powerful antioxidant with strong anti-inflammatory properties, and helps stop free radicals in their tracks.
• Grape Seed Extract: One of the most powerful antioxidants available, it promotes healthy blood circulation, protects cells from free radical damage and slows the aging process.

Choosing an Antiaging Skin Care Treatment

In a multibillion dollar industry practically exploding with new products every single day, it can be quite a challenge determining which skin care product is best for you. The products you choose are dependent on several factors:

• What is your skin type? Look for a product specifically for dry, oily, combination, normal or sensitive skin.
• What is your problem area? Look for products that target your specific concerns, whether they are fine lines, age spots, sagging, hyperpigmentation or blotchiness.

Buzzed-About Products

Some products find their way to the covers of magazines, inside newspaper features and on Internet forums as soon as they're released! That's partially due to an impressive marketing campaign, but also to their ability to make a visible difference. Here are a few antiaging skin care treatment products that have taken the industry by storm.

Klein-Becker StriVectin-SD

If you're hoping to see significant improvement in your fine lines but don't want to go the Botox route, consider StriVectin-SD. The product is actually meant to be a stretch mark fading cream. However, its use on the facial skin has produced rather miraculous results: Fine lines, wrinkles and crow's feet begin to fade, radiance increases and a more youthful look is the end result. Though individual results will vary (as with any skin product), the testimonials for this intensive cream support its impressive claims.

Philosophy The Microdelivery Mini Peel Pads

Exfoliation is an important first step in any skin care routine. By eliminating dead skin cells, you smooth your face and prepare it for additional treatments. Philosophy's miniature pads not only exfoliate, but also protect against free radical damage, moisturize, soothe, reduce redness, encourage radiance and help diminish the look of fine lines.

Murad Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kit

When a trip to the beauty salon just isn't in the cards, an at-home facial treatment just might be the next best thing. Infused with vitamin C, this convenient kit consists of treatment powder, treatment gel, a cellular replenishing cream, a fan brush and a tray. It protects against free radicals, increases cell renewal and conditions the skin.

Where to Purchase

You'll find a wide selection of antiaging skin care products at specialty beauty stores and drugstores. Visit these online boutiques for an outstanding selection:

• Sephora
• Skin Care RX
• Skin Store