Tuesday, November 25, 2008

9 Tips on How to Find the Perfect Facial Cream

Finding the perfect facial cream can be a difficult task. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of different ones to choose from. So how do you know which one you should go with?
Here are nine tips on how to make sure you make the right choice:

*Every facial cream needs an ingredient that stimulates collagen and elastin production. Collagen is what keeps our skin firm and elastin keeps your skin flexible and able to return to it's normal shape and form. Both collagen and elastin levels decrease as we age and when we are under stress. The breakthrough new substance CynergyTK is great at stimulating collagen and elastin production, as well as new cell growth. It's great at removing fine lines and wrinkles, and will even make your skin firmer, softer, and more radiant. Definitely a must-have ingredient.

Avoid facial creams containing parabens:
Parabens are a potential harmful group of chemicals used as a preservative to extend the shelf life of the product. They are known to cause cancer, specifically breast cancer, and to also mess with hormones.

Avoid fragrances in a facial cream:
Fragrances are made up of chemicals and toxins, and applying a facial moisturizer with a fragrance topically to your skin is effectively the same as eating it. Companies often add a fragrance to make their inferior product seem better. But in all honesty, you're better off sticking with perfume, cologne, or bodyspray to smell nice.

*You'll need a facial cream that inhibits the activity of hyaluronidase. This is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid in your skin. However, we need hyaluronic acid, together with collagen and elastin, to maintain elasticity, smoothness, and tone of the skin. Hyaluronic acid is the "glue" for collagen and elastin fibers. Phytessence Wakame is a great antioxidant derived from Japanese sea kelp that's rich in B vitamins, calcium, iron, sodium, and other essential minerals. It definitely will keep your skin looking youthful, smooth, and tone.

*Speaking of antioxidants, an effective facial moisturizer and cream must be rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants get harmful toxins and free radicals out of your body to prevent the oxidation of other molecules in your body. You have a vitamin-like substance in all your cells called CoenzymeQ10. It's responsible for energy production and producing antioxidants to protect your cells. But as you age and when you're under stress, CoQ10 levels decrease. That's why you need an ingredient that will help defend against free radicals. I always recommend a "nano-emulsion' form of CoQ10 called Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10. This substance can penetrate down seven layers of skin to destroy free radicals and enhance cell activity. It will also help protect your skin against harmful UV-A rays from the sun.

*Go with a facial cream that comes with a no-risk guarantee. This way, you don't have to worry about if it will work because you can always return it and get a full refund. Plus, companies that offer a money-back guarantee usually feel confident they have great product that will produce results.

*Choose a facial moisturizer cream that is all natural and organic. An organic facial cream will eliminate the chance of experiencing harmful side-effects from any toxins or chemicals because, well, there are no toxins or chemicals. They only negative side effects that could occur are if you are allergic to any of the natural ingredients.

*Avoid a facial cream that contains alcohols like ethanol, ethyl alcohol, methanol, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and SD alcohol. These can be dry and irritating to the skin and also make you more vulnerable to bacteria, molds, and viruses.

*Make sure a facial cream uses plenty of active ingredients in high concentrations. Many companies will use very little of an ingredient just to have it listed on the product label. Be cautious of this often used sneaky trick.
articlesource:ezinearticles.com

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