Other Skin Care Products - Lotions And Potions: Skin Health

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Other skin care products

Muds, etc. What about the salts, mud, and clay that are purported to have natural minerals that restore youthful softness and luster to your skin? The size of their molecules is generally too large to penetrate the skin, and there are no scientific data to back up their claims.

Products from plant sources. Lotions and creams with extracts from plants such as seaweed, fruits, or herbs may have a pleasant scent and come attractively packaged. In addition to AHAs, some other plant-based ingredients may reduce or prevent wrinkles, but so far the evidence comes from small clinical studies and animal research. Green tea, an antioxidant, may protect against UV damage and inhibit photoaging; genistein, an antioxidant derived from soy, may also inhibit UV damage; kinetin (N6-furfuryladenine), an antioxidant, may improve skin texture and tone and reduce wrinkles; and date palm extract may reduce wrinkles around the eyes.

Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE). This is a neurotransmitter, a substance produced in the brain. An 18-week clinical trial found that a gel containing a 3% extract of DMAE reduced forehead frown lines, tightened sagging neck skin, and decreased dark circles around the eyes.

Last updated:	July 20, 2007