When choosing a skin care moisturizer, it is best to identify what type of skin you have. For those with mature skin, it can be important to choose ones that help firm the skin and ward off signs of aging. It is best to start using an anti-aging moisturizer before signs of aging become present and continue using one as you age. Products designed for anti-aging will have certain ingredients in them, like antioxidants and Vitamin E oil.
The premise of anti-aging moisturizers is that they nurture and moisturize the skin while enhancing the collagen to minimize wrinkles, age spots and fine lines. You may want to consider choosing an anti-aging body moisturizer as well as an anti-aging facial moisturizer, since they are both designed to target different areas of the body. The facial area is more sensitive than other parts of the body and requires a specific formulation of ingredients to combat the problems areas on the face and around the eyes.
When you think about anti-aging moisturizers, consider using both a night and day cream. Night creams formulated with anti-aging properties will nourish and rejuvenate the skin during the night. A day cream will probably be a bit lighter and will continue to revive the skin throughout the day while protecting it from harmful elements (wind, too much sun, etc). Often times, people only apply anti-aging cream to their face because they know that is a target for fine lines, age spots and wrinkles. But you should remember to moisturize your entire body, as well as your face, with an anti-aging cream or anti-aging lotion. Every inch of our skin is susceptible to aging and wrinkles.
Most anti-aging creams come loaded with antioxidants that help protect the skin from free radical damage. You may find ingredients like Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10 and Aloe Vera. Be sure to purchase an anti-aging skin care product that does not contain harmful chemicals or preservatives. Those added ingredients can actually contribute to early signs of aging on the skin by damaging the skin. If you can, look for products that are labeled "organic" and "natural" and opt for ingredients that you can understand.
Depending on your skin type, you may also want to choose an anti-aging moisture cream that is also designed for mature skin, dry skin, oily skin or combination skin. If you have trouble finding a product that you feel will meet your needs, you can always go to a speciality store and have someone recommend products to you. If you have a dermatologists, they are also available to suggest skin care products that are best suited to your skin type and moisturizing needs. Either way, consider applying your moisturizing after you have taken a shower and have lightly patted dry. The water residue on your skin will help to trap moisture and better hydrate your skin.
We've compiled a list of anti-aging moisturizers to get you started:
• Philosophy Hope in a Bottle
• Jason's Natural Anti-aging Moisture Cream
• Juice Beauty Nutrient Moisturizer
