It seems like every time you visit a supermarket or pharmacy to shop for the best anti-aging skin creams, there’s yet another brand promising you youth, vitality and a permanently wrinkle-free existence.

So, as a consumer, how do you know what to look for?

Many people are aware of collagen’s importance as a protein that provides firmness. Unfortunately, as we age it starts to break down, giving us wrinkles and sagging.

Elastin also keeps skin firm and helps it return to its original position if stretched.

You might think that this means that the best anti-aging skin care creams will contain these substances. Not so fast!

As a general rule, the molecules of these substances are far too large to penetrate the layers so a moisturizer that contains collagen does little, if anything, to counteract the visible signs of aging.

What you need to look for instead is a product that contains ingredients that will actually stimulate your own collagen and elastin to grow again.

Here, I’ve listed for you just two of the ingredients you should look for to help fight the visible signs of aging. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it will help you make better informed decisions next time you shop.

Cynergy TK

Cynergy TK™ contains a special, new form of keratin, a protein that helps the skin keep its structure. This new form of keratin is better able to penetrate than old forms of the substance. Cynergy TK™ can actually stimulate your own collagen and elastin to grow again, helping to smooth out those undesirable wrinkles.

Any high-quality anti-aging skin cream should include this fantastic new ingredient.

Phytessence Wakame

This is a powerful antioxidant derived from Japanese sea algae. It is rich in sodium, iron, potassium and calcium–all important elements in maintaining moisture. It is also rich in B vitamins which help to soothe inflammation. Some of the best anti-aging skin creams in the world today are including this substance.

Phytessence Wakame also inhibits the activity of an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid helps to keep collagen and elastin fibers together, maintaining a youthful appearance and reducing dark eye circles.

One of the active ingredients in wakame has also been shown to protect against exterior damage caused by the sun and environmental pollution.

So there you have it: a quick guide to some of the things you should look for in the best anti-aging skin creams. Be warned, though, that it won’t always be easy to find high quality products that contain these ingredients in your supermarket or pharmacy.

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