Nobody loves the idea of getting older, but how many people actually do something about it?  The way I figure, a person has two options for fighting aging: 1) You can buy a motorcycle, throw on some Converse hi top trainers, dye your hair and go into full-blown mid-life crisis mode, or 2) You can invest in some anti-aging products.  The anti-aging products market is a billion pound industry, and for good reason.  From eye creams to specialty shampoos, developers are becoming more effective in creating everyday use products that produce almost instant results.  Here are some of the best:

Wonder creams

Most people know about collagen and its importance to our skin, but only now are we beginning to learn about the value of hyaluronic acid in the fight against aging.  Like collagen, hyaluronic acid is a natural ingredient in your skin and absorbs water to plump up your skin cells and give your face a youthful and invigorated appeal.  Hyaluronic acid cream works to replace the acid lost naturally over time, helping to keep your skin soft and wrinkle free.  These creams are topical and easily absorbed for simple but effective protection against damage and premature aging.  The only downfall, however, is that hyaluronic acid can be expensive to produce and therefore many stores have begun to market products advertised as hyaluronic acid creams when in reality they contain minimal amounts of the ingredient.  For the safest results, you’re best off shopping online and anticipating paying slightly more than for your average skin care products.

Keeping the grey away

Have you ever seen someone whose hair went from grey to jet black in a day?  Dying your hair can be time-consuming and lead to ridiculous results, but that doesn’t mean we silver foxes are out of options.  Think of grey hair shampoos as colour-appropriate products, rather than cure-alls.  The truth is, once your hair loses its pigment and your follicles start to product grey hair, it’s impossible for your hair to naturally go back to its original colour.  What grey hair shampoo will do is keep your greys (which tend to be drier and more brittle) soft and manageable, giving your hair a healthy sheen.  Also, it’s important to consider that many regular shampoos can turn grey hair an unpleasant shade of yellow.  A grey hair-specific shampoo will remove this yellow aspect, leaving your hair looking clean and natural.

What anti-aging products work wonders for you?  Leave a comment and let us know!

Did you know?

Hyaluronic acid is also used to treat joint disorders in horses.

-Jeff O.

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