Anti Aging Skin Care Products That Pamper And Protect
April 30, 2010 by Anti Aging Consultant
Filed under anti aging
If you buy the average anti aging skin care product, you are likely to walk away with more damage than you started out with. There are some wonderful anti aging skin care products, but most of them are pretty lousy.
The big name brands rely on petrolatum, urea, artificial preservatives, synthetic vitamin E and sun-screening compounds to reduce wrinkles and sagging. None of those ingredients are beneficial, in the least. Here’s why.
Petrolatum vs. Grape Seed Oil
Petrolatum does not penetrate the skin, so it is not an effective moisturizer. To increase firmness, we need to increase the moisture content. Grape seed oil does penetrate and is very similar to human sebum. It also dries to a thin lightweight film that helps to lock in the moisture, while preventing dirt and pollutants from clogging the pores.
So, grape seed oil is the best choice for an anti aging skin care product.
Urea vs. Maracuja
The average anti aging skin care products contains urea, plant and animal waste that is the primary component of urine. They include it, because it has been used for many years to soften the skin on the bottom of the feet. It is relatively non-toxic, but it should not be


