Monday, November 10, 2008

Beneficial Ingredients for Good Skin

One of the secrets to acquiring beautiful, flawless skin is through the use of appropriate skin care products and treatments suited for your specific skin type and condition. Having smooth, flawless skin is tantamount to having self-confidence. Thus, taking care of our skin is essential to keep it at its prime. So we would be assured of not only looking good on the outside, but also of a better defense against the external harmful elements that threaten us. However, if you have blemished skin, you would be inclined to feel conscious of your physical appearance. Half the time, the kinds of products we use are to blame for this condition. For this reason, we should really practice caution in selecting the products we use on our skin.

Knowledge of the contents of these products automatically gives you the upper hand. With the vast melange of skincare products being offered in the market these days, it is very easy to fall into the trap of using the wrong ones that could do more harm than good to your skin. Do not be duped by fancy packaging or brand popularity. Neither a good marketing campaign nor steep prices could guarantee the effectiveness of any skincare product. The best way for you to determine if they work well with your skin or not is by looking at the ingredients written on their labels.

Not every promising ingredient used on skin care products could be good for everyone's skin. What works for a few individuals may not necessarily work for you. For all you know, you could be allergic to some of them. Once these ingredients turn out to be incompatible with your skin, they become irritants, causing blemishes and break outs as a result. Hence, you should be wary of the nature of these ingredients as well as your skin's probable reaction to them.



Helpful Skincare Product Ingredients

* Keratin

Keratin is considered as one of the most vital ingredients used in many skin treatments and even hair products. A kind of insoluble protein derived from animals, it is a component found in the hair, skin, and nails. It is used to grow collagen and elastin. Taken from sheep wool, Keratin is known for its capacity to rejuvenate the skin by retarding its aging process.

* Coenzyme Q10

An enzyme located in every cell, Coenzyme Q10 maintains the energy level in the cells. However, exposure to UV rays can sap these enzymes. Thus, we are required to obtain them from skin treatments.

* Retin A and Isotrenoin

Retin A and Isotrenoin creams are very efficient when it comes to the removal of dead skin cells. Also, they can keep pimples at bay, and they also work well in unclogging the pores of impurities. In particular, Isotrenoin is used in topical skincare creams used to regulate oil glands that are active. But despite the advantageous effects of these ingredients, they also have adverse effects, such as liver damage and birth defects. So before you use products containing them, it is best if you obtain medical advice first. It is also best to practice caution, especially when you are using them for a long period of time.

* Phytoessence Wakame

A kelp popularly used in Japanese skin care products, Phytoessence Wakame contains large concetrations of calcium, iron, and other minerals that are vital in maintaining the firmness and moisture of the skin. Widely acclaimed for its youth-enhancing and beautifying components, it has adequate amounts of vitamin B complex that do not only combat skin aging, but is also responsible for treating some skin problems.




Resource Box: Maricel Modesto is a writer and editor who writes for various health and lifestyle magazines.


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