Just because
you slaved over a deadline last night doesn't mean you have to look
like it the morning after. New light-diffusing skin-care products
can help you look fresh -- even when you don't feel it -- and may
confer some long-term benefits as well.
The microscopic mica particles in these lotions and moisturizers
"help fill in fine lines and reflect light so wrinkles look
softer and less prominent," says Debra B. Luftman, M.D., a
cosmetic dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at
the University of California at Los Angeles. The result is luminous-looking
skin.
In addition
to helping you look radiant in the short term, many of these products
have ingredients that promise long-lasting effects. Some incorporate
licorice extract, which can have a bleaching effect on dark spots,
or antioxidants such as grape seed, green tea, and vitamins A, C,
and E, which can help fight signs of aging. But, Luftman cautions,
these products may not deliver enough of each ingredient to produce
dramatic results.
There are light-diffusing
formulas for just about any skin type. For normal skin, try Physicians
Formula's Beauty Spiral Brightening Moisturizer or Estée
Lauder's LightSource Transforming Moisture Lotion. Oily or acne-prone
skin responds better to water-based formulas, such as Smashbox Studio's
Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion.
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