Did You Know That 9 Out Of 10 Consumers Think
That A Day Cream Is Only A Moisturizer With Sunscreen?
Day creams, despite what many past experiences may suggest, are meant to reduce wrinkles, protect your skin from the sun, nourish skin, and prevent future damage while also moisturizing as an added benefit. But the simple fact is that most day creams don’t measure up to this basic standard. Some can even do more damage to your skin, making it more sensitive to the sun, pollution, and other wrinkle accelerators. You can avoid this by simply paying attention to the label.
While there are various ingredients necessary in a day cream, the first you should look for are peptides. Peptides are the building blocks of the skin, and they increase the natural production of collagen and elastin. They firm and smooth the skin while also strengthening it. Second, you should look for antioxidants. Antioxidants naturally kill off free radicals often left on your skin by the sun and pollution, which essentially damage the skin. Some also accelerate the skins natural turnover and healing process, which will keep it from remaining damaged or incurring damage from the elements in the first place in some cases. Finally, you should look for moisturizers. It is a day cream after all, some moisturizers are necessary. Just make sure other active ingredients are listed at the top as the formula should not be overtaken by moisturizers.