Naturally you want to buy the best face cream, but how do you choose? If you read the ads in magazines or on TV all make extravagant claims and you will end up totally confused. But there are some features that are common to all good creams and so here are five tips on what to look out for.
#UV Protection. It is a well known fact that excessive exposure to sunlight is harmful and can in some extreme cases lead to skin cancer. What is not generally recognized is that the sun is one of the major causes of wrinkles and premature aging of your skin. So choose a cream that includes UV protection preferably SPF15.
#Antioxidants. Air pollution and in particular cigarette smoke are a major factor in the creation of free radicals in your body. And it is these free radicals that are responsible for the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging. Antioxidants act to counter the adverse effects of free radicals.
#Natural Ingredients. Nowadays people who care about their diet tend to buy organic produce rather than crops that have been treated with chemical fertilizers. The same holds good for face creams. Look for those made from natural ingredients.
#Sensitive Skin. Natural ingredients are particularly important if you have a sensitive skin. Creams manufactured from olive oil or other vegetable oils are generally safer for you if you have this skin type.
#Check Ingredients. Always read the label on the jar or tube to check the ingredients and this applies to everyone whatever their skin type. Some names to watch out for are liquid paraffin, dioxane, parabens and alcohols all of which can cause damage to your skin.
While there can be no one best face cream for everyone since each of us has their own individual requirements and skin type, I hope that the five tips I have given will enable you to make a more informed choice when looking at the large number of skincare products on the market.
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