With a market overwhelmed by anti-aging products, it is always important and helpful to find one with a formidable background and extensive information. While researching skin care products, you will notice that there are many products that make many bold claims of wrinkle reduction and a youthful appearance. Let’s take a look at a few things you should be looking for in your beauty products.
Obtaining a product that has a simple application can almost be as good as bottling the fountain of youth and using it daily, which just has not been done yet. Taking advantage by making informed decisions with your purchase can really help you not be mislead in the product or its expectations. That alone can help cause less wrinkles!
What Can It Really Do for You
Decide what you want to improve about your skin. Does it need moisturized or exfoliated or cleansed? There aren’t many products that can do all of the jobs at once. You will find that you may need a multi-step regimen. You may want a cleanser, exfoliator, and a moisturizer. These may be three different products. However, there are products that can do both cleanse and exfoliate, while you may need another product to moisturize.
It is a good idea to choose products from the same brand because those products are meant to work together. Mixing different products together can be irritating to the skin and can even cause a breakout or dryness. For instance, you don’t want to use two products that both exfoliate because that can be too much for your skin. Also, you don’t want to over moisturize because that can cause clogged pores.
Remember that it is important to follow the regimen recommended by the product for best results. It may recommend use every night or a few times a week. Consistent use is key to great skin. It may take a few weeks or months of consistent use to see results.
Check the Ingredients
In the world of beauty and skin, parabens and mercury are big no nos. Products that contain alcohol can sometimes irritate and/or dry out skin. Remember this if you have sensitive skin. Try to lean more on natural and organic products. Synthetic products and chemicals can do more harm than good.
Ingredients such as 2.5% retinoids, also known as Vitamin A, are considered heads above other creams because many of them use a reduced 1% retinoid. Some of the advantages of this are the reduction in fine lines and wrinkles because of the boost in collagen. It is also good because it can aid in unclogging blackheads. Nothing is better than a product that helps in more than one way.
Products that have color added or fragrance can be irritating to the skin. Products that are naturally scented are a great choice because they do not have unnecessary chemicals added. The same goes for color. Many dyes can also be an irritant.
What do dermatologist recommend?
While prescription are still commonly used, doctors are looking for ways to help their patients with their skin and their wallet. Prescription medicine can be expensive and also contains lots of chemicals. The organic trend is definitely in the dermatology industry. Doctors and patients want organic, safe products. Fruit and flower extracts are taking over. Coconut oil is another product that dermatologist like.
What Celebrity Use
Skin care is a business. There are tons of celebrities and runway stars that use skincare regimens regularly. Celebrities endorse products that they believe in and use. By having this available with a click or a swipe on any device you use can sometimes be more convenient and accessible than a doctor visit. Knowing they endorse these ingredients as well again may help your decision and feel comfortable that even with a visit you still would use a similar medical product.
Reputation and Reviews Matters
With the invent of social media, a good reputation has never mattered as much as it does right now. Consumers like to go online and leave both positive and negative reviews. This is helpful when you are researching because you will hear a common theme. If there are thousands of reviews saying that a product causes a rash, there is probably some truth in that. On the other hand if the reviews are mostly positive you can expect to have a mostly positive experience.
To oversell a product by making it seem like it can do things that are impossible is easy with hype and taglines. Being cautious to what you read by picking the infomed true threads that exist about this product is easy. Finding it on every store shelf only speaks more to its claims and experiences from customers.
If a product is bold enough to offer a 100% manufacturers money back guarantee then they are proud to stand behind their product. This also allows you to try something to see the results for yourself. Looking into the lifespan and history of a product is a smart investment. It not only shows an investment in yourself but that you take your time and pay attention to wants and needs. It shows you want your long term beauty and health to come with ease into age.
How is the Product Tested?
This may or may not affect how the product works, but should be a consideration when choosing a brand. Many beauty products are tested on animals. Many of these tests are painful to the animals. If consumers rally together and stop buying products tested on animals, the big brands will listen.
Where & Who Are Making The Product?
Different countries have different standards on health and safety. It is best to purchase a product that your country regulates. It still may be imported, but it has gone through all of the necessary tests.
The people that produce your product are important too, just as the animals are. Products that are Fair Trade mean that the people who made it, were paid fairly. This helps fight locals from being underpaid. While that many not make the product work better, it is just a bonus.
Saying yes and adding it to the cart
Once all the considerations have been made, It’s time to finally just take the plunge. When your product arrives, test it on a small spot, on the top of your hand. You don’t want to test it on your face because if you have a reaction, it will be hard to hide. If after 24 hours there is no reaction, like swelling or redness, you can start using it regularly.
There is more research that goes into products than ever before. There used to be a few choices for beauty and anti-aging products available. Now, it seems that every day there is a new product that promises users to look decades younger. It is important to do your research before starting any skin care regimen. You will want your product to be safe for you and animals. It is always a good idea to consult a doctor before beginning a new product.
When you have the perfect skincare product be sure to follow the recommended use. Also, be consistent. No product will work if you do not use it regularly.
