Top Youth Boosting Skin Care Ingredients
Our Top Five Ingredients You Should Consider in Your Skin Care For Their Youth Boosting Qualities…
Starting in our mid-twenties we start to lose collagen slowly, and by the time we hit menopause it happens aggressively and rapidly. The goal in cultivating an effective at home skincare regime is to start to decrease collagen breakdown loss in our early to mid-twenties so we can slow the process all together.
1. Broad Spectrum SPF
We can do this by firstly being obsessive about sun protection, even in winter. A high factor broad spectrum SPF is an absolute must to help prevent the damage to our skin from UVA and UVB rays. At Aquavie, our skin team is obsessed with the brand Helio Care for this. Why? Well, it’s not only a brand devised by dermatologists, but it’s also great for those with a sensitivity to the chemicals often used in sunscreen products. Another reason to use a daily SPF is to protect the levels of hyaluronic acid in our skin as sun damage can significantly reduce our levels of hyaluronic acid.
2. Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is your best friend when it comes to hydration, plumping the skin and cultivating a beautiful dewy glow. Hyaluronic acid is present throughout the human body, it has many important key roles in keeping our joints, connective tissue, and various fluids within the body healthy. In skin, hyaluronic acid binds with collagen and water molecules, which traps the acid in our skin and prevents it from evaporating. Higher levels of hyaluronic in our skin cells helps keep the skin plump and hydrated, which in turn helps to effectively reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. We love Crystal Clears Pharma Grade Hyaluronic acid serum, which boasts an impressive 98% hyaluronic levels.
3. Vitamin C
We can also the stimulate the fibroblasts within skin cells to make more collagen with the use of retinols and vitamin C. Vitamin C applied topically is also great for brightening and illuminating the skin. Our favourite Vitiman C product is DermaQuest’ C-Infusion Serum, which uses a lipid-soluble vitamin C, extra-active BV-OSC and orange plant stemcells. These ingredients combined gently tone and tighten the skin, whilst protecting it from harmful free radicals. The nourishing antioxidants within the product also energises the skin.
4. Retinol
Retinol is a form of vitamin A, a medically recognised ingredient that’s super effective at stimulating cell turnover and enhancing collagen production. It can also be effective at reducing some of the side effects of sun damage. Retinol however, when used incorrectly can cause skin sensitivity, so it’s really important you seek advice from a qualified skin therapist or dermatologist of how to introduce the right type of retinol into your skin care regime. There are different forms of retinols and different strengths. Not all retinols are suitable for all skin types either, it’s also important to know what other products you can use alongside retinol in order to decrease the risk of irritation or skin sensitivity. One of our advanced skin therapists can assess your skin and advise you of the most suitable retinol product to add to your evening routine.
5. Peptides
Peptides, when applied topically act like little messengers to skin cells, triggering skin cells to perform specific functions such as building collagen and elastin, which helps the skin to retain it’s youthful appearance. Peptides are short chains of amnio acids that act as the building blocks of proteins such as collagen, elastin and keratin. These three proteins are in fact the foundations of skin, and play a key role in it’s texture, strength and resilience. So peptides also help retain the barrier function of the skin too. Without the use of peptides, the skin is more susceptible to a loss of firmness, which in turn increases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and open pores. A great moisturiser to use to increase the levels of peptides in the skin is Dermaquest’s Nourishing Peptide Cream.
A consistent at home skincare regime, using high quality cosmeceutical products with the right ingredients and results driven delivery systems really is a highly effective way of looking after your skin to ensure you look and feel your best, no matter what stage of life.
If you would like to know more about how Aquavie can help support you on your skincare journey, drop us a line or contact us direct on 01732 353233.