Fighting the signs of aging skin has been made a little easier thanks to the variousskin tightening creamsavailable now. Most women will wonder when approaching a certain age, if there really is anything that they can do to delay the onset of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots and whether those skin tightening creams they've come across actually work.

You'll be glad to hear that in general, they work, some better than others and in this article we'll look athow they workto tighten and firm your skin, improve the texture and tone thus keeping you looking young and fresh.

Our skin is one of the largest organs in the body.  It is our defence against the environment and holds our bodies together. It has many important functions as well as protection however the need to take care of our skin is often overlooked.  It is only when approaching the middle years such as around the 40's that thinking about how best to keep skin tight and wrinkles at bay may well be on your mind.

Good nourishment is essential for skin to stay healthy, smooth and tight.  While different brands of skin tightening cream contain different substances, a good quality and effective natural tightening skin cream will contain some of the following:

Antioxidants- scientifically proven to slow down or stop the effects of free radicals on the skin and in the body.  Free radicals are produced naturally in the body as a result of the body using oxygen. Antioxidants then basically round these up and neutralise them, thereby not allowing them to cause damage of any kind.

Free radicals can also be triggered as a result of pollution, smoke, pesticides and other environmental agents and they can cause many problems in the body including disease, aging, sagging skin and the effects accumulate with age.

The more antioxidants in your body, the better enabled it is to deal with these free radicals and the better the results will be for your skin. Some antioxidants have also additional benefits such as responsibility for the life cycle of an individual cell, ie green tea.

Vitamins- some skin tightening cream may contain one or two while other tighteners include a selection of several different vitamins.

Vitamin E is well known for its anti aging properties and protects the skin from the effects of the sun and other pollutants.

Vitamin K strengthens capillary walls and works well for improving dark circles under the eye. Vitamins A and C are another 2 vitamins used in anti aging skin products aiding in keeping skin texture firm and smooth.

Hylauronic Acid- a natural substance found in our bodies when we are young, the levels dropping with increasing age. This substance keeps the skin well hydrated and moisturized, smooth, firm and plump, in fact it is used as a lip filler in plastic surgery.

As we age, our skin loses the ability to hold in moisture so replacing it is vital to prevent skin from drying out. Collagen and elastin supplies also degrade with age and hylauronic acid helps to maintain collagen. It also helps to promote the growth of new skin cells.

Continued use of a skin tightening cream will help to rejuvenate your skin, putting back in nutrients and other substances that naturally deplete with age.