For decades, anti aging moisturizers haven’t been much different from those designed for fresh young skin people. The primary cream ingredients were mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin and other petroleum-based oils.

As might seem obvious, crude oil is not compatible with the natural skin oils. (more…)

Anti-aging and age skin care products added with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) are flooding cosmetic market. Alpha hydroxy acids are supposed to smoothen fine lines and surface wrinkles, improve skin texture and tone, unblock and cleanse pores. They also improve oily skin or acne, and improve skin condition in general. AHA or Alpha Hydroxy Acids are not new for skin care world. AHA skin care and AHA skin products became popular in the early 1990s and in the 2000s are found in an increasing number of cosmetic products, including lotions, sun blocks, peels, masks, and toners. (more…)