Are You Tired of Using Anti-Aging Ingredients That Don’t Work? You Shouldn’t Believe These Marketing Lies
Lately, we live in a skincare world, where almost every product promises to turn the clock back at least 15 years. Admit it or not, even though we know that’s not possible, we still spend a lot of money trying everything. Why are we so obsessed with being young, while growing old is such a blessing? I guess, it’s hard to answer this question. This article comes with some effective ways that really have anti-aging effects. You’ll not look 20 overnight, but you’ll definitely see a change, and most importantly, feel better. How does it sound? Are you ready to discover some of the best beauty secrets? Continue reading.
Do you remember the time when you observed your first wrinkles? Hahaha, me too! Unfortunately, they appear uninvited and become deeper and deeper as time passes by. Even if it happens to all of us, we are still becoming anxious and kind of frustrated. Isn’t that crazy?
Marketing Scams
I remember how many times I fell for their tricky marketing scams and both pricey products believing that my wrinkles would disappear. I think we should talk more about the brands that sell lies and the products that simply don’t work as they should. Most of the pricey products that promise to transform your skin will only make you poorer. The charlatans that sold you those “anti-aging” products are living with the money you spend on their lies.
Don’t make that kind of mistake again and before investing in any kind of skincare product, make sure you know which are the ingredients you should stay away from. It will save you both money and… headache.
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Aging
Before talking about the WORST ingredients when it comes to anti-aging effects, let’s see how the skin ages. There are two causes of aging: intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging.
Intrinsic aging means basically natural aging, it happens to all of us. Our skin loses its elasticity and the collagen production suffers changes. As we grow old, it takes longer for our skin to naturally exfoliate, it produces less collagen… and it becomes difficult to find the best products and take care of it.
Extrinsic aging is caused by external factors and produces premature aging. The most common factors that contribute to premature aging are unprotected sun exposure, smoking, pollution, and unhealthy diet. All of these generate free radicals in the body that destroy our skin’s elasticity and seriously affect collagen production.
We have good news and bad news. The bad news is that you can’t stop intrinsic aging and the good news is that you can stop or at least slow down premature aging. How? By eating healthy, wearing sunscreen every day, and quitting smoking.
How Works an Anti-Aging Ingredient?
The skincare products world is full of brands that promise to do miracles with our skin. But, unfortunately, there are no magic products available and most of the anti-aging products are not effective. Most of them are just hydrating, but clear results can’t be seen on the skin. What needs an anti-aging ingredient in order to work:
- Be proven to work in humans
Did you know that most of the skincare products are tested on mice and not on humans? It sounds crazy, I know, but that’s the reality. So, it’s very possible to be one of the reasons why they don’t have great effects when applied on human skin.
- Be able to penetrate the skin
Most of the anti-aging products don’t work because they don’t penetrate the skin. There is a protection barrier that keeps all the unwanted stuff outside of your body. Remember that you need to ingest pills and not put them on your skin in order for them to be effective. So, don’t believe that any kind of product arrives where it should.
Here Are the 4 Popular Anti-Aging Products That Simply DON’T Work:
Of course, there are more that don’t work, but we will talk about these 4 because they are, by far, some of the most commonly used. Remember not to waste your money on them. Here is what you need to avoid:
1. Collagen
Did you know that once you turn 21 you start losing around 1% collagen a year? It’s the protein that keeps our skin firm and the moment when depletion accelerates is when we hit menopause. First, you’ll start seeing wrinkles, but they will get deeper and deeper over the years and the skin will start to sag.
But… why it doesn’t work for anti-aging?
It’s a very big molecule and it can’t penetrate the skin. Unfortunately, it remains on the surface of your skin and it feels like a hydrating cream but doesn’t help you at all.
Collagen drinks don’t work either. Considering that your body needs collagen, especially for your joints, only a sprinkle will be used to firm skin.
What to do instead?
- Wear Sunscreen: collagen loss is caused by UV rays but if you wear sunscreen daily, you can significantly slow down the process.
- Use Retinol and Vitamin C: they boost collagen production and are great for our bodies.
2. Elastin
Skin’s elasticity is kept by the protein called Ellastin. Just like the Collagen, loss of Elastine contributes to wrinkles. This ingredient is also too big to penetrate the skin. Even though it doesn’t reduce wrinkles’ depth, if you apply it on the skin, the obtained effect will make your skin look better.
What to do instead?
- Eat Smart: opt for fruits rich in Vitamin C or anything with Omega 3, this way, your body will produce more elastin.
- Wear Sunscreen: UV rays destroy everything, including elastin. So, the more sunscreen you use, the better.
3. Stem Cells
These are unique because they are considered mother cells and can become any kind of cell in the organism. Human stem cells can become organs, and one day, be potentially used for transplants. With these, you can regenerate the way organs function. They can offer us younger-looking skin.
Apple stem cells are the most used for cosmetic products and… there’s basically no way an apple stem can turn into human skin and do magic. Considering this, how can they rejuvenate skin? That’s impossible. All they really do is fight free radicals but not more.
What to do instead?
- Use an antioxidant serum: it will help you save a lot of money and is worth a try!
4. EGF
Epidermal Growth Factors are naturally present in our bodies stimulate cell growth, and boost collagen production and thickness. It offers your skin everything it needs to stay young.
EGF’s job is to help cells proliferate, but it can be very dangerous in case you have cancerous cells because it will help them rapidly multiply.
What to do instead?
- Use Retinol: it can significantly boost collagen production and thicken skin. It’s also really affordable.
Do you have any favorite skincare products? Let us know in the comment section, found below. Your answer may inspire our readers, this way, we’ll create a beautiful community with people that care about each other. Also, let us know if there are other subjects you think we should explore.
Do you want to learn more about your skin’s transformations as you grow older? You should also read: 13 Peculiar Things That Happen to Your Skin as You Get Older.
