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Let's face it. If you want to know how to make skin look younger, you need to know what causes it to look older. Most skincare products do not address the primary causes of an aged appearance, so obviously, they are ineffective.

The primary causes of an aged appearance are free radical damage, reduced production of skin cells and elastic fibers and low levels of hyaluronic acid. Chronic inflammation also plays a role. There are creams that can help wit that, but avoiding chronic inflammation usually means changing the type of cosmetics and other skincare products that you use.

If a cleanser burns or stings, it is causing inflammation. If you regularly use exfoliants or face scrubs, you are damaging your skin's health and this will negatively affect your appearance, as time goes by. Ingredients that cause allergic reactions in some people are not safe for others to use, either. The big cosmetic companies have gotten away with including known toxins, allergens and irritants for years, by blaming adverse reactions on skin sensitivity, leading people to believe that it's their fault for having sensitive skin.

Since avoiding inflammation is a big part of how to make skin look younger, you need to avoid ingredients that are common allergens, toxins and irritants. They include petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin, parabens, added fragrance, all artificial preservatives and all petrochemicals. The list of petrochemicals that are included in skincare products is too long to include in this article. The best way to find products that do not contain them is to look for all-natural ingredients.

No one knows why older skin has lower levels of hyaluronic acid, but we do know that enzymatic activity that breaks down the important compound increases with age. Extracts from wakame kelp have been shown to inhibit that enzymatic activity by 52% over the course of five days.

Many people have said that using wakame was how to make skin look younger and keep it beautiful. Now science has proven them correct.

Posted by: 'aasel Ø¹ÙŽØ³ÙŽÙ„ âœ¿ on 2010-02-08, 05:03:34

Well if you saw the TV program the other night and I am sorry but cannot remember which channel or the name of the program but the conclusion really was that ageing is the product of the mind. Thus the saying "you are as young as you feel " really does have a bearing. This does not mean however that genetics and environment do not play a role....of course they do. Eat healthily in general, stay away from stress or at least find ways to de-stress.....meditation, prayer, yoga, tai chi, relaxing baths, etc, and take some supplements if you feel you need a little more. Dark-skinned fruits as a source of antioxidants, putting on a good sun-protection factor [SPF] whilst out in the sun, avoiding major pollutants [cigarette smoke, alcohol and environmental hazards] will also help. First and foremost be happy with your lot, though don't let that bar you from striving. Be grateful to God and be helpful to others. Respect yourself and respect others and nature itself. The herb Gotu kola, which is known to help stimulate healthy balanced collagen [isoforms] formation might be beneficial to you. Vitamin C [an antioxidant] is also a key nutrient for healthy collagen formation. Vitamin E is also a good antioxidant to take for general health. Omega 3 is a good all-round supplement for health. Moisturise your skin daily and use a mild exfoliating wash at least every 2-3 days to help with skin turnover. Keep well hydrated also as dehydration does not help the skin. Best wishes.

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