When you are shopping for facial moisturizers, you should always read the label of ingredients. Some are more moisturizing than others. A few will actually help prevent and reverse sun damage, as well as the signs of aging caused by it.
Dermatologists say that wrinkles, sagging, age spots and similar problems are caused primarily by free radical damage. Overexposure to the sun greatly contributes to free radical damage. Other factors include exposure to environmental toxins and poor nutrition.
The ones to avoid include petrolatum, mineral oil and paraffin. The ones to look for include glycerin, the protein keratin, the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 and grape seed oil.
A good moisturizer will protect and improve your skin’s health in many ways. A bad one can damage your skin’s health and your appearance. I’ll bet you never thought that a lotion could do any damage. Most people think that anything they see in a store must be safe. Otherwise, the government wouldn’t allow it to be sold. That’s not true when it comes to facial cream and many other consumer products.
Face creams and lotions are regulated as cosmetics in the US. The regulations concerning cosmetics are not strict like those for food and drugs. The products do not have to be tested for safety, before they are released to an unsuspecting public.
Besides the possibility of containing hazardous compounds, there are old practices that are still in use, today. Many of the big cosmetic companies have been using the same ingredients for decades. The products sell. So, they are not about to change the formulation.
There are many things to think about before you buy facial cream. More than could ever be included in this article. I will give you just a little advice about some ingredients to avoid and some to look for.
In particular, a lack of antioxidants in the diet can and will allow free radicals to gain an advantage and win an ongoing battle that causes aging throughout the body. I’ll bet you never thought of a moisturizer as a healthcare product. But, if it contains the right ingredients, that is exactly what it is.
Those ingredients have proven to be beneficial in numerous studies. The others have proven to contribute to dryness and premature aging. Hopefully this information will make shopping for facial moisturizers safe and easy.