In order to be effective, a natural skin care recipe should contain absorbable proteins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. In order to address many of the issues accompanying the aging process, it should contain specific plant oils and extracts. Here you will learn about some of the best ingredients.

Protein

Protein is essential for the body to build new cells and fibers. It must be present in the foods that you eat in sufficient amounts. The proteins found in most skincare products are ineffective, because they are not absorbable. Elastin and collagen are examples of non-absorbable proteins.

Protein peptides are more easily absorbed, because they are shorter chains of amino acids. You will see di-peptides, tetra-peptides and oligo-peptides, as well as others. The peptides should be derived from naturally occurring sources such as tryptophan, valine and palm oil.

Sometimes you will see proprietary formulas containing several peptides. For example, HALOXYL and EYELISS are proprietary formulas found in some of the better anti-aging eye serums. They are effective for reducing bags and dark circles. Each formula contains two different peptides.

One form of the protein keratin is absorbable according to research. It is extracted from sheep’s wool using patented processes that allow it to retain its function. The best natural skin care recipe will contain this “functional” type of keratin, because it provides many benefits including improved firmness and reduced wrinkles.

Antioxidants

Most antioxidant molecules are too large to be absorbed into the skin’s many layers. One of the most absorbable, according to scientists, is a nano-emulsion form of coenzyme Q10.

Coenzyme Q10 is naturally present in the skin’s layers, but due to sun exposure and general aging, the skin’s content decreases. Supplementing the skin’s coenzyme Q10 content has been a scientific goal for many years. Researchers needed nano-technology in order to accomplish that goal.

A natural skin care recipe containing the nano-emulsion form of coenzyme Q10 will reduce wrinkling and sun damage by as much as 30%. It will stimulate the skin’s collagen production, prevent free radical damage and repair damage that has already occurred.

Vitamin E is another important antioxidant. You will find it in most skincare products, but it is not the naturally occurring form. The benefits of the synthetic variety may not be the same. The benefits should include the prevention of age spots and a general de-aging effect.

Essential Fatty Acids

Any good natural skin care recipe will contain plant oils like grape seed and avocado. Those oils provide vitamin E and other antioxidants, as well as the essential fatty acids necessary for preserving the skin’s moisture content. Each plant-oil provides different benefits. For example, avocado oil increases the skin’s collagen content.

Plant Extracts

There is a large number of beneficial plant extracts. One of the most beneficial is wakame kelp. It is the only compound known to inhibit the breakdown of the skin’s hyaluronic acid, an important compound responsible for smoothness, strength and firmness.

The average natural skin care recipe will not contain all of the ingredients listed here. But, the best ones will.

Author Bio: Valerie Rosenbaum is an expert author on the topic of natural skin care products. After years of research, the skin care products she recommends use a proprietary blend of all natural ingredients like Wakame kelp extract in the best anti wrinkle creams. To learn more visit her natural skin care blog.

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