Crepey Skin Peptide Firming Vitamin C Rejuvenating Body Cream with Squalane, Glycolic Acid

This rich moisturizing body moisturizer helps the skin look and feel soft, even and firm. Fortified with AHA’s (alpha-hydroxy acids) which may make the skin more sensitive to sun. This works great for crepey wrinkled skin. Packaged in an 8 oz. Jar.  Also available in a 4 oz jar.  

Skin Benefits of Key Ingredients

Squalane:
Enhances skin elasticity
Hydrating the skin and making it more vibrant and healthier
Excellent natural emollient that smoothes and softens skin
Promoting a youthful appearance and fighting skin damage and free radicals
Alleviating the appearance of temporary redness and inflammation
May help eczema
Softening and smoothing the skin and supporting its natural barrier

Aloe:
Fading Dark Spots (Hyperpigmentation): Dark spots on the skin, whether from sun exposure, acne, or aging, can be stubborn. However, aloesin, a compound in aloe vera, can help lighten hyperpigmentation. Studies show that topical application of aloesin inhibits melanin production, reducing dark spots. Moisturizing and Hydrating: Aloe vera’s innermost layer contains abundant water, making it an excellent hydrator. It also contains mucopolysaccharides, which help retain moisture in the skin. Aloe stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin fibers, essential for maintaining hydrated, firm, and supple skin. These components naturally decline with age.

Glycolic Acid:
Improved moisture retention by increasing skin levels of hyaluronic acid
Exfoliating properties that remove dead skin cells and reveal brighter skin
Skin brightening by reducing pigmentation and uneven skin tone
Encouragement of new skin cell growth by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin
Skin repair and regeneration by increasing fibroblast and keratinocyte proliferation rates

Acetyl Hexapeptide-1:
As melanin not only gives the skin its nice, tanned color but also works as a natural protection factor, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, aka Melitane does the same. It not only boosts a natural or an artificial tan but gives extra protection against UV-induced DNA and free radical damage and protects the skin against UV-caused redness. Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It promotes skin firmness and elasticity, contributing to a more youthful complexion. Skin Brightening:This peptide plays a role in regulating melanin movement within the skin. As melanin gives the skin its tanned color, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 can promote a more even skin tone. Hydration: By enhancing the skin’s natural defense mechanisms, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 helps protect against environmental aggressors. It has a calming effect and contributes to overall skin hydration. UV Protection: Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 provides extra protection against UV-induced DNA damage and free radicals. It helps shield the skin from UV-caused redness.

Vitamin C:
Boosts Collagen Production: Collagen is the foundation of skin, hair, muscles, and tendons. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to sagging skin. Topical vitamin C accelerates collagen and elastin production, keeping the skin plump and firm. Reduces Hyperpigmentation: Vitamin C helps improve skin complexion by minimizing the appearance of dark spots. It inhibits the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for melanin production, thus preventing hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure. Anti-Aging Effects: Topical vitamin C prevents premature aging by boosting collagen production, reducing wrinkles, and maintaining skin elasticity. It also combats unwanted dark spots caused by factors like smoking, pollutants, and chronic sun exposure. Protects Against Sun Damage: Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, shielding the skin from harmful UV rays. While it won’t fade normal dark skin pigmentation, it prevents abnormal melanin deposits due to excess sun exposure. Promotes Wound Healing: Vitamin C aids in wound repair and tissue regeneration, contributing to faster healing. Hydrates Skin: Proper hydration is essential for healthy skin. Vitamin C helps maintain skin moisture levels. Reduces Redness: Whether due to irritation or inflammation, vitamin C can help soothe redness.

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate:
Used in anti-aging creams to target wrinkles such as laugh lines and crow’s feet. It smooths the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. An in-vivo study was carried out with real participants, which showed 21% smoother skin and 15-20% reduction in wrinkles. The smoothing effect was measurable on 80% of the volunteers, while the wrinkle reduction effect was evident on 73%.

Tamanu Oil:
Reducing and preventing breakouts and soothing and moisturizing the skin
Reducing the appearance of scars and hyperpigmentation
Nourishing and moisturizing the hair and scalp
Soothing and reducing redness and irritation of sunburns, minor wounds, and eczema
Promoting collagen and GAG production and skin regeneration
Fighting against damage from free radicals and preventing wrinkles caused by sun damage
Providing sun protection by absorbing UV light 

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Crepey Skin Treatments - Vitamin C Rejuvenating Cream with CoQ10, Glycolic Acid & Peptides.  Plus Premium Grade Organic Unrefined Raw African Shea Butter. Shea Butter helps tissue cell regeneration and softening of the skin, which reduces wrinkles. The American Journal of Life Sciences reported a clinical study involving 30 volunteers in which shea butter diminished various signs of aging. In another clinical study for dry, delicate or aging skin, 49 volunteers applied shea butter twice daily and discovered that it prevents photo aging. It is also shown to boost collagen production, which is essential for skin strength.

Moisturizing, rejuvenating and clarifying skin-care for aging or sun-damaged skin. Contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C, Grapeseed, Green Tea, and nutrient rich moisturizing butters and oils. May make the skin more sensitive to the sun. This contains approximately 10% glycolic acid.  Glycolic acid is a member of the alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) family, and is one of the most commonly used chemical peeling agents employed to address a wide variety of skin care complaints, including: fine lines/wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and acne.

In addition to being deeply penetrating, cleansing and exfoliating, topical application of glycolic acid has been shown to be an effective anti-ager: stimulating collagen & elastin production, quickening cell turnover, increasing skin thickness, firmness & hydration, reversing sun damage (such as mottled pigmentation), and smoothing rough and wrinkled skin.

What Is Crepey Skin?
Sacramento, CA dermatologist Suzanne Kilmer, MD explains that “Skin that has turned crepey is thin, loose and flaccid with a certain degree of sagging”—particularly in comparison to the plump thickness of the younger skin.

New York dermatologist Macrene Alexiades, MD compares it to “a piece of tissue paper or a crêpe” (hence the phrase ‘crepey skin’). It’s “the thinning of the dermis and epidermis that make skin” take on a thin, crinkly texture.

Crepey skin is different from wrinkles in that wrinkles are often caused by expressions or repeated motions, dry skin and gravity while Crepey skin is primarily caused by skin thinness.

Dr. Alexiades explains that “Over time, the subtle creases and pores in the skin slowly become exaggerated as the breakdown of collagen and elastin becomes more evident. From there, skin folds accumulate, and skin starts to thin out.”

What Causes Crepey Skin?
Once you reach your 40s, skin thinning accelerates over the course of months or years. The transformation occurs as the body slows down its production of elastin and collagen, the proteins that allow skin to stretch and contract. And while aging skin is inevitable, there are a few factors that can cause a skin to become prematurely crepey: weight gain, weight loss, weight fluctuations, sun damage, cigarette smoke, and a diet high in sugar.

How to Prevent or Minimize Your Chances of Crepey Skin
Sure, everyone knows the basics such as getting adequate sleep, drinking plenty of water, reducing stress, and avoiding negative lifestyle factors like alcohol and cigarettes. But, what else can you do to minimize premature aging and the resultant crepey skin?

1. Eat a diet low in sugar and processed foods: Eating lots of vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and omega–3 fats can help slow glycation—the chemical reaction that causes your skin to become less supple.

2. Drink green tea: Superstar multitasker green tea has been proven to significantly interfere with the glycation process while stimulating collagen creation—so if you're drinking it regularly, you're already protecting your skin.

3. Wear a non-toxic sunscreen: Protect your skin from sunburn and sun damage. Sunshine is healthy for the body but it is important not to burn or have prolonged exposure.

4. Exfoliate: Rid skin of dead skin cells, allowing new plumper cells to the surface.

5. Cleanse: use only non-drying soaps that are sulfate free and non-toxic.

6. Moisturize your skin: Hydrate skin while repairing collagen and elastin.