"The main preventable causes of skin aging are sun exposure and smoking, so if you're worried about wrinkles, limiting these factors is sensible," says Nina Goad of the British Association of Dermatologists. Another main cause of skin aging is...
Peptides are common ingredients in anti-aging products for the skin. Peptides are naturally occurring amino acids, which are building blocks of the protein collagen. Although your skin contains an abundance of collagen when you are young, the...
Your skin's condition begins to change as you get older. It often becomes drier, as aging skin doesn't produce as much oil, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It may also become wrinkled. Treat your skin to gentle skin-care...
In the quest for better anti-aging skin-care ingredients, peptides have emerged as a popular way to prevent and reduce wrinkles. Wrinkles occur because as skin ages it loses collagen, the structural protein that provides firmness and support, and...
Wrinkles appear due to skin stress, such as dehydration or damage from the sun. Several over-the-counter skin creams and sunscreens can help to repair and prevent wrinkles. If you have sensitive skin, choose a product specifically formulated for...
Young skin is rich in collagen and elastin, two substances that keep your skin elastic and in continual renewal. As you age, collagen production slows, so dead cells no longer shed so quickly. Skin also thins as you age, making skin imperfections...
The New York Times reported that in 2006, Clinique surveyed 13,000 users. They were shocked to find that 53 percent of those surveyed said under-eye circles and puffiness were their number one concern. The cosmetic and skin care industry quickly...
Peptides are essentially tiny fragments of protein. The ardent connection some peptides have to copper atoms results in an physical attachment to create what's referred to as copper peptides. Copper is a trace mineral that can be found in every...
Olay's Regenerist Regenerating Serum is meant to hydrate your skin while reducing the appearance of fine wrinkles and improving skin texture, according to product information. The company's Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum has won the Woman's Day...
StriVectin-SD is a stretch mark cream clinically proven to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It also works as an effective face cream to fight wrinkles. This was discovered by accident when StriVectin-SD's distributor Klein-Becker handed out...
Olay produces skin care products designed to help reduce wrinkles and spots on a woman's skin. The company's Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum relies on an amino peptide to improve the appearance of the eye area.
If you've been scouring the aisles for an anti-aging eye cream designed to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness, you have surely encountered peptides on the ingredient list. Peptides are proteins made up of three to five amino...
Skin aging involves a troubling array of appearance changes that can include wrinkles, roughness, dry skin, discolorations, blotchiness, yellowing and loss of elasticity. Chronological age is a culprit, but so are unavoidable environmental factors...
Stretch marks are one of the most common dermatological complaints among women. It occurs when the body changes proportions, forcing the skin to stretch beyond its normal limitations. As a result, the supportive layers of skin tear and rip,...
Stretch marks are a common side effect of pregnancy and affect around 90 percent of mothers. These marks are caused by rips in the dermis, your middle layer of skin, as your skin accommodates the rapid and prolonged expansion of your waistline....
No matter who you are, there are a few things that can't be avoided. One of them is aging. But thanks to some effective skin care products, you may be able to avoid looking your age. These anti-aging products contain vitamins, natural oils and...
Peptides are the chemical bonds formed when amino acids link together. Although peptides are naturally found in the body, several synthetic ones have been formulated to battle the signs of aging and deterioration in the face. As your skin ages,...
Olay's marketing materials say Regenerist lotion will give you "younger-looking skin without drastic measures." The formula is a combination skin moisturizer and sunscreen. Moisturizers can give skin a younger look by minimizing the appearance of...
Perricone MD Neuropeptide Deep Wrinkle Serum is marketed to consumers who want to smooth out wrinkles and lines from the face and neck. It boasts a Botox-like effect and has four different peptides for sagging skin. It has no fillers or paraben...
Your dermatologist can prescribe various prescription-strength skin creams to provide intense moisturizing or turn back the signs of aging on your skin, such as liver spots and fine wrinkles around your eyes. Though over-the-counter skin creams...
Originally formulated to combat the appearance of stretch marks, StriVectin-SD is now marketed as a complete solution for aging skin. The company website states, "Why bother with ordinary wrinkle creams when you can reduce wrinkles and stretch...
Stretch marks, also called striae, develop when skin is continuously stretched as a result of weight gain, growth spurts or pregnancy. Stretch mark creams can't prevent, or completely remove, stretch marks, but they can improve their appearance by...
StriVectin SD is marketed as a product that can help get rid of stretch marks and wrinkles, and as an anti-aging cream. It has a long list of ingredients meant to smooth your skin. If your skin is sensitive, or if you have a skin condition,...
The year 1959 was a memorable year: NASA introduced its first astronauts; Mattel launched the Barbie Doll; and a pink cream called Oil of Olay began surfacing on drugstore shelves. Since that time, the Olay line has been updated and expanded to...
Many skincare products claim that peptides will treat wrinkles. What are peptides? And do they actually make you look younger? Skin is made up mostly of collagen; it is the foundation that gives your skin its support and thickness. Young people...
