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- how early should I start using anti aging products
- your skin is full of collagen when you’re young
- however as you start getting older your production begins to decline (age 21)
- it is not recommended to start using anti-aging products under the age of 21
- however it is important to get in the habit of good skin care while young so it’s easier to create a good habit when your young, it will save you thousands of dollars in the future!
- the right anti aging product will increase collagen production and elasticity in the skin
- why should I use anti aging products
- as you get older, everyone gets tired of seeing new wrinkles and lines pop up
- this happens because your skin loses elasticity due to the collagen loss we mentioned earlier
- the correct anti aging cream will contain the ingredients necessary for adding this back to your skin - Dead Sea Minerals, Marine Collagen Peptides, MSM, Niacinamide. Aloe Vera, d-alpha Tocopherols, Vitamin B5 to name a few.
- over time these can help lessen the appearance of wrinkles and add elasticity back to your skin
- what time of day to use anti aging products
- night time is the best time to use anti aging products, this is so they can soak into the skin without the presence of makeup
- during the day you want to use products that will protect your skin from the free radicals in the air
- typical anti aging products with skin damaging ingredients often cause the skin to be overly sensitive to the sun
- when using an anti aging product you want to use all natural ingredients because this is something getting very close to your eyes
- what ingredients to avoid in anti aging creams
- AHA
- can cause skin irritation, redness, swelling, and skin discoloration
- a chairman of the US cancer prevention coalition called them one of the most dangerous cosmetic products on the market
- they strip the skin of its protective surface which absorbs long-wave uv radiation from the sun
- DEA, MEA, TEA
- accumulates in the liver and kidney which can cause organ toxicity
- can also cause possible neurotoxic effects like tremors
- mineral oil
- creates a barrier effect on the skin that can clog pores
- can damage the skin barrier and cause more water loss
- parabens
- believed to disrupt the hormone function be mimicking estrogen
- too much estrogen can trigger an increase in breast cell division and growth of tumors
- PEG
- allows harmful ingredients to pass through the skin
- phthalates
- chemicals linked to endocrine disruption
- causes developmental and reproductive toxicity
- also causes cancer
- propylene glycol
- strong skin irritant
- can inhibit skin cell growth and damage cell membranes leading to the growth of tumors and cancer
- causes rashes, dry skin, and surface damage
- butylene glycol
- a surfactant that penetrates the skin so quickly it can weaken the protein and cellular structure
- siloxanes
- a known endocrine disruptor
- very toxic
- have the potential to be bioaccumulate in aquatic animals
- SLS & SLES
- strips the skin of natural oils
- this causes dry skin, irritation, and can lead to allergic reactions
- can cause bouts of eczema, irritate the eyes and thin hair production
- synthetic fragrances
- made from chemicals harmful to human health
- a lot of the time contains known carcinogens which can lead to cancer
- triclosan
- associated with a decrease in the levels of thyroid hormones
- some studies have shown concern that exposure to it can increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop a resistance to antibiotics
- who can I trust?
- find a small USA manufacturer and interview them. Ask about their ingredients
- ask about their sources
- look at their hair, skin + nails!
- how long have they been formulating
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