Proven Anti-Aging Compounds
July 18th, 2008Proven anti-aging compounds
do exist: Retinol, Peptides (proteins), and Vitamin C have been shown to improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles. And the use of Retinol in a night time moisturizer, “makes perfect sense because retinol can be rendered inactive by sunlight,” says Dr. Baumann. Peptides and Vitamin C boost the skin’s product of collagen, which smoothes wrinkles and improves skin firmness. In order to work, night time moisturizers must (1) contain the proper ingredients in the proper concentration; and (2) be given time to work, a minimum of 5 hours a night for 8 weeks.