Women are hit with anti-aging hard in their mid-30’s when estrogen naturally depletes, causing dehydration and expedited signs of aging. Resistant to harsh products, I remember years ago slathering rancid fish oil on my face to try to slow down the aging process. But there’s a better solution – one that feels good on and in the body. There’s no need to turn to harsh products that can harm our health. Here are the top 3 best and worst anti-aging ingredients, and why! BEST Bakuchiol: Firstly, this brand new article on Allure outlines the benefits of this “plant extract that offers the same skin benefits of a retinol, without the irksome side effects.” Derived from the psoralea corylifolia (or “babchi”) plant,it has a long and impressive skin-care resume, starting with its use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. “Bakuchiol has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as antibacterial properties.” Vitamin C: In addition to its antioxidant functions, Vitamin C regulates the synthesis of the structural protein collagen; it plays a role in the synthesis, boosting your skin’s collagen production to give you firmer, more plump skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties that […]
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