Wrinkles are part of the natural of aging. As we get older, our body produces less collagen and elastin which makes our skin sag and become less elastic.

Even though wrinkles are linked to genetics, you may actually be accelerating the aging process with your bad habits. This isn’t so bad, because it also means that if you can do things to accelerate the process, you can also do things to prevent face wrinkles and body wrinkles. Here’s a list of habits you should change followed by the ingredients you should look for in wrinkle creams.

Change a few Bad Habits

Sunbathing smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption are known to accelerate the aging process. The basic idea is to moderate these habits so that you can reduce the risk of premature aging.

Smoking causes the most damage to your skin. Not only does it lead to skin wrinkles (all over your body) it also accentuates eye wrinkles due to the toxins present in cigarette smoke. Not to mention that when you smoke you produce specific facial expressions that also contribute to the formation of crow’s feet.

Sunbathing is another bad habit that is responsible for skin wrinkles as well as age spots and dry, leathery skin. When staying out in the sun for prolonged periods of time you should use sunscreen and protective clothing. This will help minimize the possible effects of the sun.

Alcohol should be avoided because it causes severe dehydration and may lead to aged skin. It is important to moderate your intake and to increase your consumption of pure water. These simple steps will help keep your body and skin hydrated.

To provide your skin with extra protection, use anti-aging or wrinkle cream. This is a habit you should adopt, especially if you’re in your early 30s or late 20s. Keep in mind, it is easier to prevent aging problems than to treat them.

Here’s a list of some of the most important ingredients that should be in your anti aging cream. You may find one or more in any given product:

Coenzyme Q-10
Hyaluronic acid
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)
Copper peptides

Coenzyme Q-10 has become a very popular ingredient that is found in most anti aging products. It helps stimulate skin growth and makes skin smoother due to its firming properties.

Hyaluronic acid has been clinically proven to help diminish wrinkles and fine lines due to its water holding capacity. In fact, it has the ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.

Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) is considered one of the few anti aging ingredients that has actually proven its effectiveness. This ingredient is commonly added to anti aging products because it can help stimulate skin repair, increase skin thickness, promote exfoliation, and increase collagen production. Tartaric acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, and citric acid are all AHAs.

Recent studies have shown that copper peptides are beneficial in the healing process. They can also stimulate collagen production and have firming qualities.

Natural skin care products are a good way to provide your skin with the best anti wrinkle. Keep in mind, a good natural skin care cream is even more powerful if you accompany it with a few lifestyle changes.

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