In the ongoing battle against aging and growing older, researchers in Germany are studying the impact of LED lights compared to Botox. When LED light was applied to the skin at high levels for several weeks, skin was firmer, more youthful looking, and had fewer wrinkles. Skin also demonstrated increased elasticity, which means it was quicker to “spring back” after being touched.
This high intensity light works on elastin, a protein in the skin which is responsible for skin’s firmness and texture. As we age, elastin tends to break down, leading to wrinkles. The LED lights work by removing the water content in elastin. When there is less water in the elastin layer, skin is more youthful and springs back to the touch.
While several years from being widely available, LED lights offer promising anti-aging treatment- without chemical injections or dermal fillers.
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Copper is an important factor in the synthesis of collagen and elastin, the two components which give skin its underlying tone and elasticity. Copper can be ingested as a mineral, like in vitamins, (though this is risky, because you need to have beware of taking too much). If too much copper is bad for you, too little is also bad for you.
Copper deficiency can actually lead to dry skin and rashes. Rather than risking the problems of taking copper orally, you can now get it in your skin care products. This may be one of the safest ways to add copper to your healthy skin routine.
Several studies have been completed which show that copper benefits skin by improving skin thickness, and reducing facial pigmentation, fine wrinkling, and sun damage. Using a skin cream containing copper resulted in rapid improvements in the level of skin clarity, improved elasticity and skin thickness, and in the reduced visual appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Copper seems to work by enhancing the skin’s natural cell turnover; rebuilding the protective layer. It also seems to aid the skin in its capacity to remain hydrated, and to aid in destruction and removal of damaged cells.
Tests have shown that copper increases collagen and elastin production even more than Vitamin C.
Choosing the right kind of copper cream is important. You want to make sure the ingredient list contains copper peptide, and try to keep the number of other ingredients to a minimum. You don’t want to have too many extra ingredients which might diminish the effects of the copper, or cause damage/irritation to your skin. Look for creams/products containing copper 2 peptides, as these are the ones with the most well-known skin rejuvenation effects.
If you’re thinking of adding copper to your skin care regime, consider:
Osmotics Blue Copper 5 Firming Elasticity Repair
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