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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: Richard L on 2009-12-14, 11:54:22

The resveratrol is unlikely to make a noticeable change in your appearance. It might be a good thing over a lifetime, but seeing any noticeable change in the next year is not likely. I don't know you, but I see in young people some things that may contribute to looking older and some that could help build a more vital look. If you smoke, stop it. This is one of the biggest things you could do to make your skin more healthy looking. If you stay up late at night, change your schedule. Getting to sleep long before midnight and getting up in the morning and getting out in the sunshine will help your biological clock to function well and should contribute to an appearance of vitality. Get regular exercise. Walk every day. Find a way to keep moving so that your lymphatic system gets some drainage. Eat 9 or more servings of different veggies and fruits daily to build up a supply of phytonutrients and anti-oxidants. Fresh tomatoes can be especially helpful. De-stress your life. This is one of the big killers of youthfulness. Think about your religious values and practice and get involved in the religious community, both in worship and in helping others. Focusing away from yourself will help you ignore any signs of aging and bring joy to your heart. A joyful 40 year old is much better company than a self-centered 20 year old. And smile. As you take interest in others, they will see past any road markers to your heart.

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