by Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist |
You have hit that age where suddenly no one mistakes you for being in your twenties anymore. It is time to take a critical look at your skin and decide which skin care program is the best to hide fine lines and a sallow complexion. Take a cyber-walk through the internet and one will find a billion dollar industry of anti-aging products out there waiting for the aging masses to buy. While all claim to work —be it by miracle or method —there are a handful which work better than most. How does one decide which product is the best for aging skin? Does natural always mean better? Does the natural product work as well as the chemical laden one?
The two mid-priced products which represent the best from each side of the debate are DeVita’s Optimum Rejuvenation (built on a platform of essential oils and botanical derivatives) and Olay’s Regenerist (which includes an Avobenzone based sun block along with an exclusive amino-peptide complex). Both have received rave reviews from consumers, dermatologists, and other skin experts for actually delivering on their promises to minimize fine lines and other signs of aging. The basic difference between the two products is the origin of their chemicals.
In DeVita’s Optimum Rejuvenation, the undisputed healing powers of essential oils are combined with herb extracts and amino acids to balance and restore the skin’s natural health. Free radical neutralizers actually stop aging of the cells and studies have shown an increase in new cell growth. The botanical and natural ingredients produce less negative side effects and fewer allergic reactions. This product does not include a UVA/UVB and sun blocking agent which skin experts agree is the number one way to prevent premature aging of the skin. For a complete anti-aging skin care program, the consumer must also buy DeVita’s Solar Protective Moisturizer—a rich, natural aloe vera based moisturizer with UVA/UVB protection that has been voted the Best Sunscreen Moisturizer product in Natural Solutions Magazine’s “Beauty with a Conscience Awards.” Solar Protective Moisturizer uses zinc oxide as its main SPF ingredient.
Olay Regenerist, on the other hand, boasts an effective SPF 50 sun block using Avobenzone as its active ingredient. Avobenzone although an inexpensive UVA/UVB and sun block, has lately come under some criticism. It breaks down at relatively low temperatures rendering its UVA/UVB and sun blocking abilities somewhat questionable. Furthermore, once Avobenzone breaks down, its byproducts collect in the fatty layers below the skin. This breakdown also exposes the skin to more free radicals and eventually accelerates aging of the skin. Parabens, used to increase the product’s shelf life have been linked to certain cancers. Skin repair and rejuvenation is handled by
Regenerist’s unique “Amino-Peptide Complex.” This formula consists of a specific pentapeptide (Pal-KTTKS), vitamin B3, vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, green tea extract, and naturally occurring allantoin. Like DeVita’s Optimum Rejuvenation, this combination of chemicals helps the skin appear firmer and retain moisture better. The skin is younger looking and more radiant, fine lines around the lips and eyes seemingly disappear over time.
Taking care of your health ultimately benefits skin the most. Plenty of water exercise and fruits and vegetables rich in anti-oxidants along with minimal UAV/UVB exposure will ultimately prevent premature aging of the skin. Before deciding which anti-aging cream is better, be cognizant of the fact that the more natural products will benefit more than just your face. The combination of natural and botanical ingredients is less likely to cause allergic reactions than chemically laden products. Furthermore, products such as DeVita Optimum Rejuvenation, are not as harsh or have as many side effects as any of the Olay product lines.
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For more information contact Jennifer Gray, Pharmacist at (775) 232-5766.
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