Anti-aging creams, lotions and serums can only go so far in stopping and reversing the effects of aging. However adding some well-chosen antioxidants and supplements can boost the effects of their topically applied counterparts.
After several years on a quest for the perfect anti-aging regimen I've come to realise that applying anti-aging skin care products is pointless and counterproductive if your lifestyle isn't supporting your efforts. Reducing stress, having enough sleep, eating a well-balanced diet, avoiding processed foods and of course not spending too much time in the sun is essential if you want to have any hope of reversing a lifetime of environmental damage.
Of course this is compounded by the fact that many of the products we lovingly smooth into our skin are not worth the price tag attached to them let alone the time and effort to apply them. My advice on anti-aging creams is to stick to what is proven to work in the general scientific community and not to be swayed be the pseudo-scientific claims of the product manufacturers employed lab team. Many of the outlandish claims given to these so called miracle products are often over exaggerated and in many cases utterly untrue. I would suggest sticking to products that contain retin a and vitamin c as the main actives. Furthermore I would recommend just going for a good basic moisturizer and the use of a pharmaceutically produced retin a gel or cream available from your GP, in addition to a good quality vitamin c serum, you can find DIY recipes for these in anti-aging forums.
In addition to these powerful topically applied antioxidants I would suggest a regimen of scientifically proven anti-aging supplements. From the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines to the fading of age spots and sun damaged skin, supplements can have a dramatic effect on the quality of your skin.
Here are some of the most potent supplements that have been scientifically proven to have a significant effect on the following signs of aging when taken internally.
Supplements for reducing wrinkles, increasing collagen and reducing sagging:
The potent Anti-Aging supplements CoQ10, Resveratrol and Alpha Lipoic Acid are proven to be effective when taken internally, all are powerful antioxidants with a free radical fighting power many times greater than that of vitamin c. Their modes of action differ significantly, each having their own unique method of supporting collagen production, fighting off environmental damage and protecting the skin from harmful UV rays.
One or a combination of these supplements is a must for any anti-aging regimen, their effects on the skin are both noticeable and significant.
Supplements that Fade Age Spots, even skin tone and improve dull skin:
To fade sun spots, even skin tone and improve dull sun damaged skin, the following supplements have been proven to be highly effective; Maritime Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol) and Grape Seed Extract. They contain two active substances, Proanthocyanidin and Ellagic Acid; both have been shown to reduce the malformation of melanin by inhibiting tyrosinase an essential component of melanin production. Clinical trials on women suffering from the skin discolouring condition melasma have shown significant results with supplementation of these two powerful antioxidants.
If age spots or uneven skin tone are a major concern for you I would recommend supplementing with at least one of these potent extracts.
After several years on a quest for the perfect anti-aging regimen I've come to realise that applying anti-aging skin care products is pointless and counterproductive if your lifestyle isn't supporting your efforts. Reducing stress, having enough sleep, eating a well-balanced diet, avoiding processed foods and of course not spending too much time in the sun is essential if you want to have any hope of reversing a lifetime of environmental damage.
Of course this is compounded by the fact that many of the products we lovingly smooth into our skin are not worth the price tag attached to them let alone the time and effort to apply them. My advice on anti-aging creams is to stick to what is proven to work in the general scientific community and not to be swayed be the pseudo-scientific claims of the product manufacturers employed lab team. Many of the outlandish claims given to these so called miracle products are often over exaggerated and in many cases utterly untrue. I would suggest sticking to products that contain retin a and vitamin c as the main actives. Furthermore I would recommend just going for a good basic moisturizer and the use of a pharmaceutically produced retin a gel or cream available from your GP, in addition to a good quality vitamin c serum, you can find DIY recipes for these in anti-aging forums.
In addition to these powerful topically applied antioxidants I would suggest a regimen of scientifically proven anti-aging supplements. From the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines to the fading of age spots and sun damaged skin, supplements can have a dramatic effect on the quality of your skin.
Here are some of the most potent supplements that have been scientifically proven to have a significant effect on the following signs of aging when taken internally.
Supplements for reducing wrinkles, increasing collagen and reducing sagging:
The potent Anti-Aging supplements CoQ10, Resveratrol and Alpha Lipoic Acid are proven to be effective when taken internally, all are powerful antioxidants with a free radical fighting power many times greater than that of vitamin c. Their modes of action differ significantly, each having their own unique method of supporting collagen production, fighting off environmental damage and protecting the skin from harmful UV rays.
One or a combination of these supplements is a must for any anti-aging regimen, their effects on the skin are both noticeable and significant.
Supplements that Fade Age Spots, even skin tone and improve dull skin:
To fade sun spots, even skin tone and improve dull sun damaged skin, the following supplements have been proven to be highly effective; Maritime Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol) and Grape Seed Extract. They contain two active substances, Proanthocyanidin and Ellagic Acid; both have been shown to reduce the malformation of melanin by inhibiting tyrosinase an essential component of melanin production. Clinical trials on women suffering from the skin discolouring condition melasma have shown significant results with supplementation of these two powerful antioxidants.
If age spots or uneven skin tone are a major concern for you I would recommend supplementing with at least one of these potent extracts.
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