The “Baby Boom” generation refers to anyone born between
1954 and 1964. Boomers appear to believe themselves immune to aging, but life
has a habit of catching up with all of us. Impelled by a desire to maintain a
youthful look, women in their 50’s and 60’s are now opting for more natural and
effective ways to turn back the clock. Fortunately, there are excellent natural
skincare products available that are just as effective, if not more so, than
their chemically-loaded counterparts..
What to
look for:
As anti-aging has now become a “booming” category, most products
have a line created especially for more mature skin. Savvy consumers look
carefully at the ingredients, which are essential to the efficacy of the
products. Some top ingredients include:
1.CoQ10
CoQ10
is a powerful antioxidant that works at a cellular level, revitalizing skin
cells and boosting collagen and elastin production.
2.Hylauronic
Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
is a humectant, meaning that it draws out water from the air and dermis (the
skin that lies beneath the surface). It can add to a moisturizer's hydrating
qualities, and may even spur new collagen production,
3.Carnosine
Carnosine
increases the longevity of fibroblasts—the skin cells responsible for producing
collagen. It prevents glycosylation—the process that produces AGEs to build up
leading to collagen cross-linking, wrinkles and sags.
4.Vitamin’s
C&E
Vitamins C &
E are beneficial because they help protect skin, therefore lessening signs of
aging. Vitamin C specifically helps boost production of collagen and reduces
wrinkling.
5.White
Lupin
White Lupin helps
to increase the synthesis of type I collagen and promote production
of high-quality collagen,
giving skin firmness and elasticity.
6.Niacinamide
For dark spots resulting from acne scars, sun
damage, or old age, use niacinamide. This is a Vitamin-B3 derivative that
prevents melanin, or pigmentation, from rising to the
surface and helps to lighten dark spots,
