Beauty

[Harpa]

On 1/8/2014 cassiem said:

Harpa, basically glycation is the reaction of sugars with skin molecules that can cause the loss of collagen and signs of aging. Antioxidants can stop glycation. There is a very good article here that explains the whole thing more clearly (note that this is from a website that sells supplements and products, but the information about glycation is sound): http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2009/nov2009_Prevent-Glycation-Induced-Skin-Aging-with-Topical-Nutrie...

Thank you, cassiem!

[HappyDaze]

On 1/8/2014 cassiem said:

Elvis, you don't need something that is specifically labeled as anti-glycation, ingredients like blueberry, pomegranate, vitamin c, tea, and hyaluronic acid protect against glycation. If you use serums or moisturizers containing these ingredients, then you're already using anti-glycation products.

this is what I thought as well!

[mimi5775]

On 1/8/2014 cassiem said:

Elvis, you don't need something that is specifically labeled as anti-glycation, ingredients like blueberry, pomegranate, vitamin c, tea, and hyaluronic acid protect against glycation. If you use serums or moisturizers containing these ingredients, then you're already using anti-glycation products.

Absolutely correct.

I've always use few kinds of antioxidants - very stable ones, great name brands and love the results after so long.

[ElvisShops]

I use a few different antioxidants, so I'm probably safe. Nonetheless, I am looking into the product from Life Extend that was mentioned on this thread.

[DualCoasts]

I know this wasn't the question, but it bears mention that the best way to prevent/avoid the damage of glycation to our skin is diet, not topical treatments. When it comes to glycation, it's all about what we consume, not what we apply. Glycation is caused by glycogen sticking to cells and tissue. White sugar and processed carbs converting to high glucose levels -- and even too much fruit (fructose) can cause glycation.

[gazelle77]

On 1/8/2014 DualCoasts said:

I know this wasn't the question, but it bears mention that the best way to prevent/avoid the damage of glycation to our skin is diet, not topical treatments. When it comes to glycation, it's all about what we consume, not what we apply. Glycation is caused by glycogen sticking to cells and tissue. White sugar and processed carbs converting to high glucose levels -- and even too much fruit (fructose) can cause glycation.

Frying foods, high heat art the worst!! It is better to poach and steam only. No stir fry . I have been doing this for about 20 years and I do look younger than my 58 years.