Does skin care need an anti-aging cream? – times of India

As we age, skin problems such as loss of elasticity, dryness, wrinkles and fine lines become a concern. In many cases, early signs of aging are also seen due to stress and pollution. So, when one comes across ads for anti-aging products that promise amazing results in reducing wrinkles and reversing sun damage, we ask, are these creams really going to work? And will it work on our skin type or not? Rachit Gupta, CEO & MD, Oxyglow Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd shares insights on the topic.

Yes, anti-aging creams do work, have ingredients that are effective in treating problems and repairing skin cells. Let’s decode what are the essential ingredients in choosing an anti-aging cream for our daily skincare routine.

Retinol – An anti-aging cream that contains a vitamin A compound known as retinol. The presence of retinol in the cream is helpful in treating aging and wrinkles. Its antioxidant properties heal skin damage caused by the breakdown of skin cells. Retinal makes an anti-aging cream effective.


Papaya Extract – Papaya has amazing properties and is one of those essential fruits that are excellent for the skin. Papaya extract kills dead skin cells and reduces pigmentation. This makes it a perfect ingredient in an anti-aging cream as it naturally suits all skin types.

Hydroxy Acid – Hydroxy acid is one of the key ingredients of anti-aging creams. They remove dead cells from the surface of the skin making it look younger and also play an important role in stimulating the growth of evenly pigmented skin cells. The overall effect of the hydroxy acids leaves skin looking much younger and clearer. Making it another key ingredient for anti-aging creams.

Vitamin E – It is common knowledge that Vitamin E is the king of all skincare products. It is a group of vitamins that deeply heals the skin layer, repairs the skin and replenishes to make the skin smoother. It is essential for an anti-aging cream so that it moisturizes the skin and fights various skin care issues, mainly ageing.

Green Tea Extract – We see that green tea extract is commonly used in anti-aging creams. The compounds in green tea extract have anti-inflammatory properties, making it essential for skin care. It reduces the signs of aging and also reduces blackheads and whiteheads. Leaving the skin with a natural glow.

Saffron – Saffron is a timeless remedy for various skin problems. Saffron essential oils work wonders in healing wounds, reducing pigmentation and acting as an exfoliator. An anti-aging cream that contains saffron extract as a major ingredient, helps in fighting different types of skin issues for all skin types. Therefore, saffron based anti-aging creams are extremely helpful for the skin.

Cleanse your skin thoroughly and leave your anti-aging cream on overnight to let it work its magic on you. An anti-aging cream that is made with natural and herbal ingredients and compounds, will give you the best results by deep healing without any side effects.