Monday, June 27, 2011

How Modern Face Moisturisers Can Preserve The Longevity Of Your Skin

By Rene Anderson


The human body is a true marvel of evolution. The healthy supple skin that contains, protects and defines it, is never so beautiful as when it is entirely nude. Cosmetics, chemicals, the sun's radiation, our harsh work environments, not to mention the natural depredations of time all work to diminish the vitality of the skin. As we get older our skin begins to lose its youthful resilience and the lives we lived, and the things we've done remain like ghostly palimpsests.

While it is impossible to actually turn back the hands of time, modern day skincare formulations have made it possible to offset some of their consequences and help restore the skin's natural resilience and vitality. Here are but a few of the most commonly used skincare terms associated with contemporary skin repair products.

## Probiotic

When we refer to probiotics we are referring to a wide array of microscopic organisms which live symbiotically throughout the body and bestow advantageous (and in some cases essential) effects.

## Bio-available

When a compound is referenced in terms of its bio-availability what is being referred to is the percent of the active element which is absorbed by the body and available to enter into the system for which it is intended.

## Bio-compatible

A substance that is considered bio-compatible is able to interact with the body's cells in a neutral, natural manner without eliciting any toxic or allergic reactions. The more bio-compatible a compound is said to be the fewer potential unhealthy reactions one can expect from it.

## Ethical

This of course doesn't so much reference a product's impact on the body so much as its impact on society and the environment. Whenever possible you should be looking for skincare products that have not been tested on animals, whose ingredient have been responsibly obtained, and whose packaging is recyclable.

When you're thinking about various eye creams, hand creams or face moisturisers read the literature carefully whether it is a recognized brand like the UK's Nude Cosmetics or a smaller, lesser known brand. Know what it is you're putting on your skin and understand the claims that are being made.




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