We all reach a stage in our lives where we begin to question our skin care habits. Wether we already have a regime or not; deficiencies will become more visible with time, forcing us to re-evaluate our decisions.
There are a few scientific truths that will make your selection in skin care cosmetics that much easier. The most obvious and ironically unrecognised is the use of jar contained moisturisers. These are ubiquitous in the cosmetic industry but unfortunately completely ineffectual. Their constituents are exposed not only to the environment, filled with all its pathogens but also to oxygen which we know is the ultimate oxidiser, comparable to the act of rust on metal. Meaning that most vitamins and molecules deemed beneficial for the skin, like water soluble vitamins, may either be slowly or rapidly altered to a denatured state.
Thereby it is important to purchase products that are packaged in such a way that the viability of their ingredients are safeguarded for the duration of its use. An example of this would be a double barrelled container, comparative to a double glazed window.
In other respects, it would be exceedingly beneficial to choose a brand that has been given the prestigious seal of approval by the Swiss Vitamin Institute, which is ‘an official control laboratory for vitamins’ that confirms the viability and stability of a companies products from once it has been opened to its date of expiration. With this seal of approval, a clear ingredient list presented on their packaging or inserted, will also serve as an indication of a company's ethical and authentic nature.
Regrettably, the marketing industry with regards to skin care, poses as a major obstacle in making these choices. Buzzwords like Peptides, Ceramides and Collagen are thrown around without much education given. Complex proteins like collagen are structured in such a way that makes them inflexible to entering the skin. The molecular structure is that of a triple helix and when faced against the skin’s natural lipid (fatty) barrier; there are virtually no means by which it may penetrate the skin to an effective degree without the use of skin care, technologic machinery. Looking for ingredients that stimulate the creation of these important systems would give far better results in the long run. For example, vitamin C is integral to the process of collagenesis, (collagen synthesis). By utilising this vitamin, you boost the internal system leading to an overall healthier skin.
Choosing a skin care brand can be a daunting task, as we are inundated on a daily basis with multitudes of different brands, advertising their own spin on cosmetics. Using this kind of knowledge will help to empower you for a lifetime, as science does not follow any kind of trend.