Simple Regeneration Age Resisting ~ Antioxidant

I'm not sure since when, but somewhere around two years ago *I was in KMB, I suddenly realize the need of antioxidant skincare. Prior to that, I am very strict about sun protection (it has to be at least SPF 30+ and most important PA+++) and this was due to UVA danger and increase chances of getting premature aging on skin or worse cancer *but I most worried about the former.

So this is not just the fear of becoming dark and tanned, I'm already dark anyway by genes.

At that time I was using Simple Light Moisturizer which I choose because I just want a simple light moisturizer to balance my skin with benzoyl peroxide (Acne topical treatment), and I was not interested of added benefits such as brightening or shine-control. However, as usual, I was too absorb looking into skincare articles, I felt as if it was a calling, to get moisturizer with antioxidants.

So antioxidant is very recommended to combat premature ageing. Antioxidant inhibit oxidation, the process that naturally occur within our body while ageing but oxidation can speed up (pre-mature ageing). Of course we still get antioxidant from our diets *fruits and veggies however experts claims that less that 10% of the antioxidant we eat reach the surface of our skin and that topical antioxidant is more potent on skin surface.

One of the popular good antioxidant ingredients in skincare would be GREEN TEA. So if you see green tea in your skin care, that's good. Other normal ingredient that provide antioxidant as well are Vitamin C and E, Co-enzyme Q-10 (popular in antiageing product). However as science advances, so is ingredient with potent antioxidant, such as White Tea or they would come up with antioxidant complex such as one in Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant Night Cream or the Even Better Dark Spot Corrector *I can't remember the name, it was long time ago.

ok, I am very sorry about the long post on antioxidant, so I should get to the review.

Sadly, at that time I can't afford Clinique stuff or other high end product.

Fortunately, Simple come up with this range Regeneration Age Resisting that targets pre-mature ageing. And guess their active ingredient? GREEN TEA.

From Simple :

SKIN LOVING NUTRIENTS
GREEN TEA EXTRACT fights premature ageing
MUSHROOM EXTRACT & GINKO BILOBA refines and regenerates
SHEA BUTTER & BORAGE SEED nurtures and replenishes
OAT-BETA GLUCAN & CHAMOMILE reduces sensitivity and soothes
VITAL VITAMINS
PRO VITAMIN B5 and VITAMIN E to soften, smooth, and improve skin condition

Other than having the GREEN TEA extract, I also like that it has refines and regenerates properties, which are very important for me, especially when I always get acne. Although I was worried about the shea butter since it can aggravate acne-prone skin. At first I bought the Night Cream, which was about RM 30-40 *I can't remember exact price. So this is definitely a steal compare to high end product that would cost RM 100-200 or more.

During use: It is so much better than using the Light Hydrating Moisturizer, which does nothing other than moisturize. The Age Resisting done a better job at moisturizing actually. I wore at night with my benzoyl peroxide routinebefore sleep and wake up with fresh face the next morning, no flakiness. Little product goes a long way, doesn't need to load my skin. Plus, my skin react well to it, no flare up or sudden outbreak *shea butter in it did not bother my skin. The texture is not lotion-like but more of butter-balm like but my skin still felt comfortable. It has no strange smell and the packaging pump is good.

Satisfy with the Night Cream, after I finish my Light Hydrating Moisturizer, I went to get the Age Resisting Day Cream, which was good as well. Active ingredient are the same although they put some SPF in it. I guess good for those who don't wear sunblock. This one, the texture is more cream-like, and it does give a bit of 'white cast' due to the sun protection properties. Again, I was happy, it does not aggravate my skin. Alright, I can't actually see the process of antioxidant in both cream on skin, but it was better. Even the feel is much more comfortable and it doesn't give funny reaction when I wore it with my benzoyl peroxide.

verdict: 4/5

There's definitely no significant changes in my skin , but there was subtle improvement *more smoother.

I would very much recommend to individuals that want to step up their regular moisturizer but does not wish to spend too much . Note that this product does not combat lines and wrinkles. Simple products as usual has no fragrance, no smell, no 'unnecessary and affordable. Well, this one is quite expensive for a drugstore brand but it is still affordable.

PS: As you all know, I had converted to Origins skincare a few months ago. I just want to have a try on high end product and there was nothing wrong with Simple Age Resisting. l definitely post a review Origins in the future as well.