Anti aging creams are the most sought after anti aging skincare products because of their handy formula and popularity as well.  Not as much attention is given to the use of exfoliators, cleansers and toners in anti aging treatments. Creams are most trusted and in great demand especially for their consistency and immediate efficiency. Formulas are usually light and silky, and require minimal effort for application. Generally, creams are moisturizers or treatments and are designed to quickly penetrate the skin and nourish the epidermis towards the lower levels of the skin, in order to reduce dryness, tightness, flakiness and other unsightly aging symptoms.

Anti aging creams have special added ingredients that target aging signs like wrinkles, fine lines, creases, pigmentation changes, redness or sensitivity associated with aging. The special ingredients can help significantly reduce rough texture of your skin, dull or hyper-pigmented patches, and with the help of a few concentrated elements, even reduce medium to deep wrinkles.

An average anti aging cream may have immediate results like slight wrinkle reduction and noticeable texture improvement as the ingredients penetrate the outer layers of the epidermis. Skin gains elasticity and improves the moisture levels. Most of these effects are temporary and these treatments fail to improve the skin condition in the long run. There are anti aging creams which are based on powerful ingredients like proteins and botanicals, which can improve the overall skin appearance significantly, for the period of the treatment. Once stopped, wrinkles appear in their natural depth. The best time to apply a cream treatment is nighttime, during your sleep, when skin regenerates and needs optimal nourishment.

A very important aspect in the efficiency of anti aging creams is the type of skin they are applied on:  they are not suitable for young complexions. Young skin doesn’t have the necessary qualities to receive the amount of substantial greasy moisturizer from a concentrated anti aging product. The cream’s penetration in the young, fully hydrated epidermis is difficult and often leaves skin feeling oily. Anti aging creams are mostly suited for mature skin, for certain conditions or certain skin types. Attempting to use an anti aging product when aging signs are barely visible, in the early 20s to your 30s, will not have the results it has on older skin. Anti aging creams should not be used for prevention, but only for proper treatment. For a matte, smooth finish, combined with optimal prevention factors, chose light moisturizers based on natural ingredients with added sunscreens for sun protection.
There are some ingredients that are quite frequent in anti aging creams but their role is not always well known to consumers; these are usually powerful hydrators, vitamins, proteins and botanicals:

• Retinol or forms of retinol:  this is actually a natural form of Vitamin A which is essential in maintaining the regular skin functions and necessary for cell regeneration ; vitamin A is also known as  the “skin vitamin”


• Plant based estrogens: these deliver hydration and improve elasticity, replacing the loss of natural estrogen our body starts experiencing with age. Estrogen is a female hormone involved in the development of the female characteristics


• Collagen:  this is a skin protein on top of the skin layers that binds water molecules and helps prevent the cellular water loss, thus maintaining elasticity; collagen fibers  provide support and strength to the skin


• Coenzyme Q10 :  this is an antioxidant which is highly appreciated for its anti aging benefits, usually efficient in aging prevention ; it occurs naturally in our skin but its presence decreases with age, that’s why supplying this element topically or internally is important


•  Palmitoyl Pentapeptide 4:  this ingredient helps rejuvenate skin and  improves the condition of damaged skin, especially damages resulted from environmental causes


• Natural extracts (botanicals):  ingredients that have regenerating, soothing and moisturizing effects


• Sodium PCA:  known to hydrate intensively;  this is a natural ingredient of vegetal origin that is an efficient emollient for skin


• Essential Fatty Acids: essential for your skin, help regenerate and restore while providing a boost of hydration


• Glycerin : one of the best humectants in skin care