What do I look for in anti-aging products?

Sep 13, 2011

Drea L.

I'm looking for an anti-aging cream & need your help. I have a few Q's.

Are anti aging eye products stronger than face products?
What makes an anti aging product a 'night' cream as opposed to an everyday one.
What's usually the main ingredient in these products? (for both age reversing & preventative aging)

I'm looking for something strong to apply to my dry eye area. I tugged & pulled on my skin there & now have fine lines & cracks & want something good to use there. Preferably drugstore.
I have one that I LOVE - Philosophy Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer but can no longer afford the $90 price tag.

Thank you!

Sep 13, 2011

Alejandra P.

Unfortunatley, I know only one of the three questions that you asked & that is what is usually the main ingredient in anti-age products. Try to look for products that contain vitamin A which moisturizes the skin, along with kinetin which is also great for moisturizing the skin & the key to good looking skin is proper hydration. Also look for retinol which can help with skin discoloration & helps prevent new wrinkles from forming.
Try Olay anti-age products, my mother has been using several of their products and has seen results. I hope that helped :D

Sep 13, 2011

Cameron R.

1. I am not too sure if the anti-aging eye products are stronger, though I think they are more often than not: definitely thinner and more concentrated allowing the product to do it's work in the thin skin of the area. Being that the skin is thin, I would assume that it would be at least a little bit stronger than a face cream.

2. Both will contain anti-aging ingredients and emollients but night creams will be definitely more potent. Any night cream is chock-full of anti-aging, softening and moisturizing and different types of ingredients that would restore to your skin what you lose during the day. Night creams more often than not contain some type of fragrance and are usually thicker. Day creams are meant to be used with other cosmetics so they won't be as thick and oily. They are meant to provide moisture and usually contain sunscreen and other ingredients to protect your skin from free radicals.

3. Retinols of some sort, Vitamin E, Collagen, AHA or BHA's, and tons of other ingredients that increase cell turn-over rate, and promote moisture.

Sorry that was so long. : \

Sep 13, 2011

Drea L.

Thanks Alejandra - I'm definitely going to look into Olay's products. I've heard great things!

Omg, THANK you Cameron! That was ridiculously helpful! :D

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