How to choose your wrinkle cream?

Active anti-aging ingredients
- The antioxidants: in this circle there are different substances such as vitamins A, C, E, active of vegetable origin (for example derived from green tea or grape seeds) and active substances obtained from algae. They allow to fight against free radicals, improve skin irregularities and repair damage caused by pollution. Anti-oxidant-based creams are recommended for fine or dense skin.

- The retinol: this active promotes cell renewal, acting against shallow wrinkles. Its use is recommended from the age of 35 in the presence of premature wrinkles or from the age of 20, to prevent the formation of wrinkles.

- The AHA (alpha hydroxy acids): these acids are present for example in citrus fruits, grapes and sugar cane. They have exfoliating properties that help eliminate dead skin cells, moisturize and relax the features to revive the radiance of the complexion. thick skin, but avoid it if your skin has a tendency to react a little too much to the sun.

- I. sun filters: protect the skin from the oxidizing action of the sun's rays.

Choose the right cream for your skin type

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> You have the dry skin: dry skin is characterized by a fragility of the superficial layer of the epidermis. It will have a tendency, therefore, to become thinner and easily irritated.
This type of skin needs: an anti-wrinkle cream, which should preferably contain sun filters such as those included in sun creams and also anti-free radicals that fight against the oxidizing effects of the sun on the skin.
To avoid: products with exfoliating substances that can irritate dry skin.

> You have the oily skin: Oily skin is characterized by excess sebum appearing, therefore oily or shiny. Oily skin therefore needs a cream that fights against the loss of elasticity and that reduces the greasy and shiny appearance. Anti-wrinkle creams for skin oily skin must protect the skin from factors that accelerate aging, such as the sun. It must contain sunscreens and anti-free radicals that fight against the oxidizing effects of the sun on the skin.
To avoid: the application of the anti-wrinkle cream for oily skin around the eyes.

> You have the mixed skin: Combination skin is characterized by the coexistence of areas with a tendency to grease, especially in the median area of ​​the face and rather dry areas. Combination skin can therefore have a tendency to get easily irritated. Since facial skin is mostly dry, combination skin should be protected with an anti-aging cream chosen with the same criteria as dry skin creams.
This type of skin badly tolerates external aggressions due to cold, low humidity in the air, hot water, aggressive soaps ...
The wrinkle cream for combination skin must contain sunscreens and anti-free radicals.
To avoid: products with exfoliating substances.

The right advice
- Opt for an antioxidant cream with sunscreens in the morning, to protect yourself from UV, pollution, smoke ... and apply an anti-wrinkle cream in the evening.
- Alternate the type of products used approximately every six months.

Good daily hygiene
For an effective result, anti-wrinkle creams must be accompanied with good daily hygiene and good habits:
remove make-up well in the morning and in the evening, protect your skin from the sun, favor a healthy and balanced diet thanks to the regular consumption of fruit, vegetables and olive oil, foods rich in antioxidant properties.