How can I reduce wrinkles that come with age?

As a dermatological person, this is perhaps the most common question I get. "How can I  reduce wrinkles that come with age?" 

We all know the feeling. Unfortunately, as much as we would like to, Graceful Lilly can not turn back the hands of time. Time and gravity have a long-term effect on our skin. So does the sun, the food we eat and the stuff we drink. We have to take all of those factors into consideration when we ultimately choose our skincare. 

OK, so we've been dealt the hand we have. So what is the best way to help ourselves? Natural anti-aging products, of course! Through a lot of research, Graceful Lilly has found these products, that won't turn back the hands of time, but will make your skin look and feel younger. 

Let's start with Shea Butter - Featuring heavily in our Body Butter https://gracefullillybodyscrubs.com/products/body-butter and Day Moisturiser https://gracefullillybodyscrubs.com/products/your-new-moisturiser-90g.

"is a fat (triglyceride; mainly oleic acid and stearic acid) extracted from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa).^[2] It is ivory in color when raw and commonly dyed yellow with borututu root or palm oil. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer or lotion. It is edible and is used in food preparation in some African countries.^[3] It is occasionally mixed with other oils as a substitute for cocoa butter, although the taste is noticeably different." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_butter

Next up, also featuring very heavily in our products is Coconut oil. 

"In the world of cosmetics, few ingredients have garnered as much attention and acclaim as coconut oil. Revered for its natural origins and versatile properties, this tropical elixir has become a staple in skincare, haircare, and beauty products. From its moisturizing prowess to its gentle cleansing abilities, coconut oil’s influence on the cosmetics industry is undeniable.

However, beyond its surface-level benefits lies a complex array of substances derived from coconut oil, each with its own unique role in enhancing beauty routines. Join us as we delve into the realm of coconut oil in cosmetics, exploring the myriad ways in which this natural wonder is transforming the beauty landscape." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_oil

Let's not forget hyaluronic oil "HA (hyaluronic acid) plays an important role in the normal epidermis. HA also has crucial functions in the reepithelization process due to several of its properties. These include being an integral part of the extracellular matrix of basal keratinocytes, which are major constituents of the epidermis; its free-radical scavenging function, and its role in keratinocyte proliferation and migration.

In normal skin, HA is found in relatively high concentrations in the basal layer of the epidermis where proliferating keratinocytes are found.^[23] CD44 is collocated with HA in the basal layer of epidermis where additionally it has been shown to be preferentially expressed on plasma membrane facing the HA-rich matrix pouches.^[24] Maintaining the extracellular space and providing an open, as well as hydrated, structure for the passage of nutrients are the main functions of HA in epidermis. A report found HA content increases in the presence of retinoic acid (vitamin A).^[23] The proposed effects of retinoic acid against skin photo-damage and photoaging may be correlated, at least in part, with an increase of skin HA content, giving rise to increased tissue hydration. It has been suggested that the free-radical scavenging property of HA contributes to protection against solar radiation, supporting the role of CD44 acting as a HA receptor in the epidermis.

Epidermal HA also functions as a manipulator in the process of keratinocyte proliferation, which is essential in normal epidermal function, as well as during reepithelization in tissue repair. In the wound healing process, HA is expressed in the wound margin, in the connective tissue matrix, and collocating with CD44 expression in migrating keratinocytes." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyaluronic_acid

Hyaluronic Acid is a major component in our Day Moisturiser https://gracefullillybodyscrubs.com/products/your-new-moisturiser-90g