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Have you ever wondered what makes big brands claim that their products are good for your aging issues. What is that they have added to these which makes them so confident of their product. If it is the ingredients, what is so good about them. What is that these ingredients actually do? Wanna know, read this article.

• Vitamin C

It is one of the best anti aging ingredients with multitude of benefits.

What does it do? It stimulates collagen production for a taut look. It checks skin irritation and inflammation, both of which can damage the skin and controls skin discolorations like brown spots and other sun damage effects. Do you know your sun blocks work better when combined with Vitamin C. It strengthens skin’s immunity and fastens repair. You may site it as ascorbyl palmitate in the ingredient list of the anti aging products.

• Ubiquinone

Also known as CoQ10, it is a super antioxidant. Though it is produced in the body but the production slows down as we age.

What does it do? When one uses it, it seeps down into the dermal layers and checks free radical damage (remember it is an antioxidant). It supports cell regeneration and thus reduces fine lines and wrinkles. It averts cell oxidative damage. It is listed as idebenone on the list.

• D3PA

Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid penetrates deep into the skin.

What does it do? It is responsible for production of nitric acid which results in dilation of blood capillaries. More blood flow results in more oxygen supply and nutrient supply and thus reduction of free radicals and promotes cell growth of cells. It enhances efficiency of other antioxidants such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

• Hyaluronic acid

It is a water holding molecule that acts as a cushioning agent in mammals. It hydrates skin and hair but declines as we age.

What does it do? A topical cream with hyaluronic acid helps hydrating skin and retaining the moisture it needs when it is getting drier and starting to show signs of aging. It also has the ability to remove waste materials (read toxins) from the cells.

• Deanol

Dimethylaminothanol or DMAE has been tested clinically and found effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

What does it do? It is good for the delicate skin around the eyes, boosts blood circulation towards the lips and prevents sagging. It plumps up the skin to make it look young and beautiful.

• Retinol

A form of Vitamin A, it increase collagen production and glycosaminoglycans content in the skin.

What does it do? It makes skin tight and improves its texture. It is extremely effective against aging issues erupting due to sun damage. Being an antioxidant, it curbs free radicals that speed up one’s aging process besides stimulating collagen production.

Lifecell anti aging wrinkle cream has all the above ingredients.

• Vitamin E

This antioxidant has multiple functions to play when it comes to preserving skin’s elasticity.

What does it do? It is an antidote for the oxidative stress caused due to the free radicals developing as we age. It averts collagen damage and works well with Vitamin C. You may have seen it as tocotrienols, alpha tocopherol, tocopheryl succinate and tocopheryl acetate on the ingredient list of antiaging creams. These are forms of Vitamin E.

• Niacinamide

It is Vitamin B3 component.

What does it do? It increases free fatty acids and ceramide levels in the skin. It also stimulates microcirculation in the skin and averts loss of water. Also it reduces acne and lighten skin’s discoloration caused due to sun damage.

There are more, but these are the best. Look for them when buying an anti-aging cream that works for you.