Quality Skin Care Products

Welcome to my skin care information site. My hope is that by the time you finish reading this you will know what to look for in a quality skin care product and that you will finally be on your way to having the healthy, radiant skin you have been looking for.

The information here will help you look better today and tomorrow.

Scientists have been doing a lot of research about a subject called cellular rejuvenation. It is the biological process that allows skin cells to regenerate. In the simplest terms, old skin cells fall off and new ones take their place. The process is a continuous one, going on from the time you are born. But as you get older, it slows down.

The slowdown in cellular rejuvenation is one of the causes of skin aging. Not only are the outer cells slow to be replaced, the elastic collagen fibers responsible for your skin’s firmness start to degrade. It normally takes years for your body to make a new collagen fiber.

On top of that, there is free radical damage, something you may have heard about. Companies selling antioxidant supplements talk about it all the time. It is one of the causes of aging throughout your body. It is also a major cause of wrinkles.

The scientists have been investigating ways to stimulate the cellular rejuvenation processes or keep them from slowing down. They have also investigated the effects of free radicals and how the effects can be reversed. Here’s what they have learned.

Your skin needs nourishment!

Yes, it is really that simple. We need to nourish our skin from the inside out by eating right and maybe taking some good supplements. It seems that an extra helping of nutrients makes everything in the body work a little better.

We also need to nourish our skin from the outside in, if we want to look good. Today’s advanced nutrient-rich skincare products make it easy to do that.

In the old days, women’s beauty secrets included the use of masks made from things like honey, seaweed and olive oil. Some people still use homemade facials. They might help a little bit, because they do have some nutritional value. But you really can’t use them on a daily basis. There’s also a problem with penetration.

In order to get the nutrients where they need to go, they have to be able to penetrate through the skin’s outer layers. Only the more advanced products can do that.

Many of the products you see on the market contain collagen and hyaluronic acid. They would be great, if they could penetrate. Dermatologists have said that collagen and hyaluronic acid cannot penetrate into your skin.

Other nutrients can boost collagen production and increase the skin’s own hyaluronic acid levels. Those are the ones we need. We also need antioxidants capable of penetrating the skin’s surface to prevent and repair free radical damage.

In a moment, I’ll give you a list of ingredients to look for. They are the ones that have been scientifically proven to support and stimulate the skin’s natural rejuvenation processes. Some of the benefits seen in clinical studies include wrinkle reduction and improved firmness.

Before I get to the anti-aging ingredients, you should know about some things that will actually age your skin. If you want to look great today and tomorrow, those are things you want to avoid. The use of nourishing high quality skin care products will help protect against the things we cannot avoid.

Here’s what you can avoid.

Overexposure to the Sun

Overexposure to the sun is a cause of premature skin aging. The underlying reason has to do with free radical damage. Antioxidants can help, but the safest solution is to avoid overexposure.

You need some sunlight for your body to produce vitamin D, an important antioxidant. The best idea is to let the sun shine on your arms and legs. Shade your face with a hat and always wear UV protective sunglasses.

Chemical Sunscreens

Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are mineral-based sunscreens that are safe and effective. Research has shown that many of the chemical sunscreens on the market penetrate into the skin and actually cause the formation of free radicals. Check your makeup and other skincare products for ingredients like oxybenzone, avobenzone and benzophenone. They are chemical sunscreens derived from cancer-causing benzene.

Harsh Cleansers and Alcohol

Harsh cleansers and alcohol are drying. Excessive dryness is a cause of skin aging. Toners, astringents and men’s aftershave typically contain high concentrations of alcohol.

When you are cleaning your skin, you want to be gentle. Scrubbing causes irritation and inflammation. Inflammation damages and degrades collagen fibers.

To clean out your pores, the best choice is a clay-based deep cleansing mask. Clay extracts called kaolin and bentone gel attract dirt particles and gently pull them out of your pores.

Even kaolin could cause excessive dryness if it is used too often or the concentration is too high. Manufacturers suggest you use your deep cleansing mask every two weeks.

Creams Containing Artificial Preservatives or Added Fragrances

Artificial preservatives and fragrance ingredients are common causes of irritation. Where there’s irritation, there is inflammation.

The better companies include natural vitamin E as a preservative. They don’t add fragrance ingredients, because their natural plant extracts and oils have mild pleasant scents.

Face Cream or Body Lotion containing Mineral Oil or Petrolatum

Mineral oil and petrolatum are greasy byproducts created when crude oil is converted to gasoline. Many face creams and most body lotions contain one or the other.

According to dermatologists, mineral oil and petrolatum can cause premature skin aging if they are used on a regular basis. While they initially make your skin feel slick and moisturized, they eventually cause dryness.

Now, let’s talk about the good stuff!

There are many natural ingredients with anti-aging activity. For example, applying avocado extract has been shown to cause an increase in the amount of collagen present in the skin.

The three ingredients described below are the ones with the most anti-aging benefits. We think of them as the keys to improving our appearance and protecting our skin’s health.

Wakame Kelp Extract

Wakame kelp extracts were chosen because the seaweed was used historically to protect against sun damage, relieve sunburn and preserve facial beauty. Researchers found that wakame contains B vitamins, calcium and other basic nutrients, as well as some unique antioxidants.

They also found that the kelp inhibits enzymatic activity responsible for breaking down hyaluronic acid. Loss of hyaluronic acid normally accompanies the aging process and is one of the causes of dryness, roughness, bags and dark circles under the eyes, sagging and wrinkles.

By inhibiting the enzymatic activity, applying wakame daily causes the skin’s hyaluronic acid levels to rise again. The result is smoother, younger looking skin.

Nano-lipobelle HEQ10

Although the name might sound like some kind of chemical, it is actually a combination of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E specially formulated to penetrate through all of the skin’s layers. Coenzyme Q10 is one of the antioxidants capable of reversing free radical damage.

In one study, participants with sun-damaged skin saw a 30% reduction in wrinkles and roughness after three months of use. Similar results were seen in other studies.

The best anti-aging creams contain a combination of these effective ingredients, because most people want to see results fast. The fastest results have been seen when nano-lipobelle HEQ10 is combined with wakame kelp extracts and Xtend-TK.

Bio-Active Keratin

Bio-Active Keratin is the protein that makes up the skin’s outer cells. Scientists have known about it for years, and it has been included in skincare products before. Unfortunately, however, it provided little benefit because it could not be absorbed or used by the skin’s cells.

Bio-Active Keratin was created by a New Zealand company using patented processes. The gentle processing allows the protein to remain active and absorbable.

In clinical trials, the use of a cream containing Bio-Active Keratin increased the number of new cells by over 160%. It stimulates the body to produce more new cells.

Visible results have included a 40% increase in skin firmness after only 18 days of use. As the skin becomes firmer, fine lines disappear and wrinkles become less deep.

Now, you probably want to know where you can find these ingredients. They are all found in…

Xtendlife Skincare Products

The Xtendlife line of skincare products includes anti-aging creams and deep cleansing masks for men and women. The company does not use any of the bad ingredients you read about earlier.

When compared to other anti-aging creams, the Xtendlife brand includes more active ingredients at higher concentrations, yet the prices are often lower. They are able to keep their prices affordable because they sell directly to their customers. Most manufacturers use a retail middleman. That’s one of the reasons they cost more.

If you buy a product that you have seen advertised on TV, you are paying for those television commercials. Many cosmetic companies have a higher budget for advertising than for research and development.

Xtendlife relies primarily on word of mouth advertising. If you had not found my website, you might have never heard of the company.

Once you try their products, you will be glad you found Xtendlife. I am sure of that. I have been using their quality skincare products since they first came out and I have never been disappointed.

Click here to visit the Xtendlife website today.