Understand Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Fine lines and wrinkles is the breakdown of collagen and elastin. In younger skin, collagen and elastin are joined together and provide the firmness and bounce back to the skin. As the skin age, the collagen and elastin separated and start to break down. This cause sagging, wrinkles, and loss of firmness in the skin. Beside collagen and elastin breakdown, there are other factors that contribute to a fine line and wrinkle concern. The decrease of cell turnover and oil production. Young skin takes 30 days for dead skin cell to reach the surface, while aging skin takes up to 60 days. Slower cell turnover affects the appearance of the skin by making it look dull and lost of radiant. The decrease of oil production turns the skin dry and dead. Free radical damage also creates fine lines and winkle. Below is some great skin care ingredient and routine that helps address fine lines and wrinkle concern.

Peptide support the body’s natural collagen and elastin. They keep collagen and elastin firm and plump longer. Skin care products that contain peptide include I'M FABULOUS ® Peptide Collagen Repair, organic , or Eye Repair for Crow's feet.

Retinoids improve the skin’s natural cell turnover and renewal. Retinoids are a form of vitamin A that support cell turnover making the top layer of the skin more sensitive to sun exposure, so also used sunscreen to protect the skin. Most anti-aging skin care nowadays contain retinoids.