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Medical Aesthetics Skin Care | Contact Us Dr. Neil F. Haddock, M.D.
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Active Ingredients in Today's Skin Care ProductsSkin care products and cosmetics have gone well beyond the soap and water routine of our grandmother's day. The array of products to choose from is dizzying! Dr. Haddock's office offers several lines of skin care products that are dermatological level and endorsed. Of course, the products available at Dr. Haddock's office or through a prescription are always going to be the most effective, due to their purity and their potency. But, the good news is that today, when it comes to skin care products and cosmetics, there is something for everyone, for every skin type and every budget, and available everywhere from exclusive department stores to the grocery store cosmetic aisle. With all the promises and marketing around so many products, it can be very confusing. How can you tell which products are really effective or if a "special" ingredient is worth the extra cost? How do you separate the real science from wishful thinking? One thing to keep in mind is that more expensive isn't always better. Many of the grocery store brands compare very well to the products available in expensive department store. Also, as with most all things, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Take a look at the list of ingredients below. These are some of the latest "hot" ingredients and the science behind them. While some have real merit, the value of others is still rather inconclusive. Just remember, when it comes to helping your skin be it's best and most beautiful, an ounce of prevention IS worth a pound of cure. So stay out of the sun, drink plenty of water, and keep your skin clean and moisturized! Click here to learn more about good daily skin care. PEPTIDES: These amino acids are thought to produce more collagen when applied topically to the skin. COPPER: Copper peptides have been proven to help wounds heal more quickly and to stimulate collagen production. GABA: This is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which means it has a relaxing effect, said to mimic the effects of Botox injections. However, unlike Botox, this ingredient is applied topically and could only possibly affect the most superficial layers of muscle, if any. This is a very new product and it's potential effectiveness is not not yet proven. SOY ISOFLAVINS: This ingredient is considered helpful to the skin for several reasons. It is thought to be an antioxident, and also there is evidence that it can block the pathway of melatonin, making it helpful in treating the dark spots of the skin often associated with aging. The estrogen effect of soy might also help prevent collagen loss. GREEN TEA: The antioxident qualities of green tea make it a very popular ingredient in many products today, both cosmetic and otherwise. Green tea leaves naturally produce polyphenols, which have been shown to work as antioxidents and anti-inflammatories. VITAMIN C: Another antioxident, Vitamin C has proven itself to be very good at destroying free radicals caused by UV exposure. It is thought to boost the effectiveness of sunscreen and help stimulate collagen production. Up until recently, it wasn't possible to deliver Vitamin C in an effective and stable way through topical products, but technology now makes it possible. NIACIN: Niacin is a nutrient essential to healthy and radiant skin. Used in skin care products, it is thought to help reverse sun-induced damage. COFFEE BERRY EXTRACT: |
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