Aging skin has special requirements. As the skin ages, it becomes drier, thinner and less elastic than it originally was. Also, the wrinkles and fine lines become more stubborn and the skin becomes loose and saggy. This is because the skin's regenerative process slows down as we age and the collagen and elastin levels begins to deplete. This is why a regular cleansing-toning-moisturizing routine is not enough for aging skin. You need to include ant-aging skin care products in your skin care regimen and take extra care of the skin as it ages.

Benefits of Anti Aging Skin Care Products
Anti-aging skin care products are especially formulated to nourish the skin and delay the appearance of the signs of aging. They even work on mature skin to diminish the appearance of existing damage and can reverse it as well in many cases. Here are some popular benefits of using anti aging skin care products.

Diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Firms the skin and tightens the pores
Enhances the skin complexion and makes it radiant
Controls and neutralizes free radicals
Strengthens the skin and rejuvenates it
Accelerates the production of collagen and elastin fibers
Stimulates cellular activity within skin surface
Hydrates the skin and moisturizes it intensively
Improves skin pigmentation issues

Working of Anti Aging Skin Care Products
Anti aging skin care products contain powerful ingredients that diminish the signs of aging and nourish the skin efficiently.

These ingredients inhibit the muscle movements and prevent the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. They can also soften the appearance of any existent ones. They penetrate through the outer layer of the skin and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin fibers within the skin. Some anti aging products exfoliate the uppermost layer of the skin and allow fresh cells to emerge.

Finding the Best Anti Aging Products
The best anti aging skin care products for you are the ones that work best on your skin. And this depends on a number of factors. Here are some tips to find the 'best' anti-aging skin care products for you.

Check the ingredients contained in the anti aging product.
Choose a product that specifically caters to your skin type.
Identify your problem areas and use products that help to heal them.

Ingredients of Anti Aging Skin Care Products

Retinol
A derivative of Vitamin A, Retinol is a powerful antioxidant that eliminates free radicals and prevents skin damage. Retinol is also known as Retin A, Retinoic acid and Tretinoin. Retin A is a very popular ingredient that is used in anti aging products that help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin pigmentation and stimulate collagen and elastin production. It also tightens the skin pores. Moreover, it is very effective in treating acne and Rosacea.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Popularly known as AHAs, they exfoliate the skin surface to remove the dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new and fresh skin cells. It enhances the appearance of the skin and makes it more radiant. Popular forms of AHAs include glycolic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid. They penetrate through the skin surface and promote the production of collagen and elastin fibers.

It should be noted that alpha hydroxy acids increase the skins susceptibility towards sunlight and as a result, the skin becomes more prone to sun damage. Thus, it is important to use a good quality sunscreen along with AHA based skin care products.

Vitamins
Vitamins offer a plethora of benefits for the skin. The various vitamins have different properties that offer different skin advantages.

Vitamin A – It is a powerful antioxidant that diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and stimulates cell renewal process. Some of the popular forms of Vitamin A are retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetene and retinyl linoleate.

Vitamin C – Popularly known as ascorbic acid, it helps enhance the skin tone and brightens the complexion of the skin. It is commonly used in brightening skin care products and make-up products and makes the skin look younger. Moreover, it increases blood circulation.

Vitamin E – It protects the skin against harmful UV rays of the sun and creates a moisture barrier to lock in the moisture. It prevents skin discoloration and accelerates the regenerative power of the skin.

Author's Bio: 

Dr. Marilynn Syrett is a graduate from Western University of Health Sciences. She has authored several articles about antiaging skin care products including many from Obagi and iS Clinical range of skin care products.