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Is there an anti-aging moisturizer or a moisturizer in general that I should use?
I'm 25. Not sure if it would be a good investment to buy an expensive lotion or a waste of money. I have a bunch of moisturizers from when I was 22 and paranoid about aging, but its stuff that came from places like Walmart and I havent thrown them away yet......does lotion have a life span? All answers appreciated.
all products have a lifespan as far as i know. there should be expiration dates on the bottles usually on the back by the label or on the bottom. if it's too faded to read or you can't find one then toss it. it usually will just have the month and year. nivea Q10 wrinkle cream in the jar along with regular use of cocoa butter,aloe,and vitamin E are some of the best defenses against aging. avoid too much sun, use sunscreen. Q10 is vitamin A so a supplement with vitamin A is helpful. be aware however although it's great to make skin stay young and supple, lookup the side effects of using the creams and don't overuse vitamin A. you may find that your eyes get really light sensitive and make sure you're not allergic or get rashes from it. i always used Q10 along with a lotion containing cocoa butter, aloe, and E everyday and always got compliments about my skin. now i'm a mommy and don't have the time to do such lol. best of luck and it worked for me.
Facial serums are generally found in exclusive spas as part of a facial treatment. This type of facial treatments has been a beauty secret in the spa industry for a long time.
Serums are liquid treatments high in concentrated ingredients to treat skin problems such as redness, fine lines, discoloration and dehydration. Facial serums are fashioned to add extra nutrients to the deepest layers of the skin. This is due to the fact that facial serums contain anywhere from 10% to 70% active ingredients, whereas most facial moisturizers and lotions usually contain less than 10 percent.
Furthermore, moisturizer and lotions only affect the top layer of the skin. Additionally, fluid facial serums usually do not carry binders and waxes as found in typical moisturizers. Due to the high concentration of nutrients serums are fast acting and easily absorbed into the deepest layers of the skin. A serum nourishes, enhances, and boosts the natural ability of the skin to regenerate and moisturize it self. Consider a serum as a multi-vitamin for the face!
The principal reason to use a facial serum is to add nutrients under the skin which your moisturizer can not do. There are a variety of facial serums, such as anti-aging serums, skin brightening serums, and even acne preventative serums. Serums are applied after your toner and before your moisturizer.
Serums are quite expensive, especially when you see such a little bottle for the price. However, when applying a serum only a drop or two is required to cover the neck and face. Serums can transform your complexion by providing the nutrients it needs to regenerate.
Below is an easy Vitamin C facial serum recipe:
1/4 teaspoon Vitamin C also known as L-ascorbic acid. Do not use vitamin C tablets or calcium Ascorbate. 1 teaspoon glycerin 1 teaspoon water (preferably distilled)
Dissolve the l-ascorbic acid in 1 teaspoon of water in small glass sterilized container. Make sure the acid has dissolved before proceeding. Add 1 teaspoon glycerin and mix well. Apply once a day, preferably at night and increase to twice daily if your skin tolerates the serum. Store in dark container and refrigerate. Light will degrade vitamin C, therefore, it is important to watch for yellowing of your serum, this indicates that the vitamin C is oxidized. Once oxidized the vitamin C has lost it usefulness as a facial serum that delivers nutrients to the skin. As it undergoes oxidation the ascorbic acid takes on a yellowish tinge, so it is important to check your creams or serums before you put them on your face, and if there is any yellow discoloration, discard. Vitamin C in skin care offers many benefits such as reducing blotchiness, stimulates collagen, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and also protect against sun damage.
As with any new skin care product, it is recommended that you do a patch test first as follows: Mix up a small amount of the recipe and apply it on the inside of your arm, wait 24 hours. Please note that the responsibility of your skin care lies with you.
For more skin care recipes, articles and how to videos visit Complete Skin Care Therapy
Carol Belanger, author of 300+ Skin Care Recipes
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