The practice of using natural products for aging skin begins with selecting those free from harmful additives. Understanding the function and source of each ingredient is important when choosing the right product. Many skin care products labeled as natural and anti-aging rely on chemicals to produce their desired results. Look for healthy skin care options containing vitamins, botanicals and other natural ingredients to pamper mature skin.
Tracie Martyn
According to the Tracie Martyn website, this line of natural products addresses a variety of skin concerns including those exclusive to maturing women. The skin care line contains no harsh industrial chemicals like many popular cosmetic brands. Tracie Martyn Firming Serum, voted best product by InStyle Magazine, firms and restores aging skin to its youthful appearance. The Firming Serum ingredients incorporate antioxidant enzymes, phyto-chemicals and regenerative epidermal growth factors to fight signs of aging, detoxify and boost collagen and elastin production.
Burt's Bees
Burt’s Bees began making candles in 1984 and gradually expanded their offering to include lip balm and personal care products. Today the company sells a line of natural skin care products targeting aging skin. The company website states that Naturally Ageless Line Smoothing Eye Creme helps diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The lightweight formula contains pomegranate to fight damaging free radicals and para cress to lessen lines and wrinkles. Ingredients also include magnolia extract to reduce dark circles and horse chestnut to combat puffy eyes.
Caudalie
The Caudalie line presents natural anti-aging skin care for all skin types. Caudalie contains polyphenols derived from grape seeds. Polyphenols contain one of the highest levels of antioxidants to protect the skin from free radical damage. Caudalie products do not use synthetic preservatives and feature botanicals, hydrators and patented anti-aging ingredients. Caudalie Beauty Elixir, a spray especially for mature or dull skin, features grape seed anti-oxidants to diminish enlarged pores and soothe overstressed skin. The light mist also uses myrrh, balm mint and rosemary oil to invigorate and aging skin. Use Beauty Elixir before applying moisturizer, as a makeup fixative or for a freshener during the day.
Aveeno
Aveeno says its Ageless Vitality Elasticity Recharging System represents a breakthrough for the natural skin care brand. The two-step anti-aging system combines biominerals with Aveeno’s patented Active Naturals botanical ingredients. The system revives skin elasticity and restores its youthful appearance. First, apply the biomineral concentrate to specific problem areas and finish with the blackberry leaf extract and dill moisturizer.
References
- Beauty Center: Natural Skin Care Keys to Age-Resistant Skin
- Tracie Martyn: The First All-Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care Line
- Burt's Bees: Popup Icon Naturally Ageless Line Smoothing Eye Creme Naturally Ageless Line Smoothing Eye Creme Naturally Ageless Line Smoothing Eye Creme Naturally Ageless Line Smoothing Eye Creme
- Caudalie: Beauty Elixir
- Aveeno: Ageless Vitality
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