Smooth, firm skin of a nice color is the synonym of youthfulness – no pigmentation spots or wrinkles. Too bad, the face creases are inevitable. The skin ages when the time passes – hormones and a lifestyle are mostly responsible for that. Skin care routine is extremely important, too: by delivering necessary substances, we can largely enhance the repair processes and make wrinkles occur later.

Skin-rejuvenating ingredients – what to search for in creams?

Skin care should be based on ingredients delivering confirmed action and effects. You should look for them in skin products (facial masks and creams). The ingredients include:

Coenzyme Q10 – it stimulates energetic processes in cells, in other words – it triggers their division and permanent regeneration. Simply put, coenzyme Q10 provides cells with non-stop repair from within and blocks their deficit. Thanks to this ingredient, the skin is smooth and firm. Additionally, coenzyme Q10 eliminates free radicals (prevents skin sun-damage) and protects collagen fibers in the skin, preventing the dissolution of collagen and elastin (which make up the scaffold for the skin). Tests on the properties and effects of coenzyme confirm that its regular application helps smooth wrinkles and keep new ones from appearing.

Collagen – an incredibly important ingredient in the human body. It is a main protein of the connective tissue – responsible for the skin elasticity, building the tendons. At some stage of your life, the body stops producing collagen – the production drops with every year, which doesn’t just weaken the entire body. It largely contributes to the occurrence of wrinkles, too.

Hyaluronic acid – it is a natural ingredient in the skin which ensures firmness, elasticity and the desired level of moisture. It has the ability to bind and transport lots of water molecules at a time – it is an irreplaceable component of creams. With the passage of time, the level of hyaluronic acid in the skin hugely decreases, therefore providing it with cosmetics is a must. The right amount of this substance matters a lot because it prevents premature wrinkles and guarantees skin bounce and firmness. Apart from hyaluronic acid-infused moisturizers, think of supplements.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) – is a hormone, known as the hormone of youthfulness. When you grow older, its level drops and the aging processes start off. The skin gets thinner and more fragile. Its level mostly depends on… the physical activity. Dehydroepiandrosterone is also available in form of supplements. What’s more, you can try DHEA face creams.

Alpha-lipoic acid – an antioxidant which is 400 times stronger than famous vitamin E. It sweeps away free radicals which damage collagen and elastin – two most important proteins responsible for the skin youthfulness and firmness.

Retinol (pure vitamin A) – stimulates processes that are responsible for the regeneration of skin cells, tightens and smoothes the skin, promotes the bio-synthesis of elastin and collagen, increases the blood flow and rids of free radicals. Thanks to the very vitamin, cells are provided with the proper division and growth. You can buy retinol in form of a night serum (it’s photo-sensitive) and use it over a favorite antiaging cream.

Stem cells – present in many tissues. One of the most valuable body cells providing a limitless repair and division. Stem cells are like the Perpetuum mobile of youthfulness. Currently, the stem cells are extracted from plants (e.g. the apple tree) and infused in creams and moisturizers.