Tuesday, November 21, 2006

another way to erase skin aging and wrinkles

Anti-Inflammatory Skin Care Ingredients and MMP Inhibition:
Why are anti-inflammatory ingredients important?
Inflammation is a significant cause of skin damage and wrinkling. This is due to the free radicals that are produced and the inflammatory substances which can harm the skin. (mentioned more in our article about anti-oxidants) Many things will cause skin inflammation: sun exposure, a dry environment, toxins in the air and environment , and even the actual anti-aging cosmeceuticals themselves. Therefore, targeting inflammation is an important part of treating skin aging and wrinkles.
Another way that targeting inflammation works against aging is to lower the levels of matrix metalloproteinases. These are enzymes that break down the skin matrix, which contributes to wrinkles and aging. Studies have shown that these enzymes are increased in the elderly, causing breakdown of skin and more wrinkles.
Boswellia serrata is a natural herbal extract that has anti-inflammatory activity and may inhibit the metalloproteinases also. Reservatol, found in grapes, is a very strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory and is now being used in skin care products. Butchers Broom, another natural herbal extract inhibits elastase, another metalloproteinase enzyme and may have significant anti-aging activity.
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