Anti Wrinkle Cream
From LoveToKnow Skincare
The concept of anti wrinkle cream is actually quite controversial. Wrinkles develop over time deep below the skin. Since wrinkle creams only impact the top layer, their benefits are mostly short term and superficial.
Causes of Wrinkles
The surface of your body is a reflection of how you have lived your life. Skin is exposed to destruction from the inside and out.
The skin is made up of three main layers, the outer skin, the fat layer, and the muscle. As we live our life, the repeated movement of these muscles causes the creases we know as wrinkles. Smiling and frowning are common sources, but activities like smoking also create pucker lines around the mouth.
The skin of the face is usually hit the hardest by the sands of time. The main reason for this difference is the sun. Facial skin is not weaker than other skin, simply more exposed. Comparing your face to places on your body like under your arms or behind your knees clearly demonstrates the effects of long-term exposure to the sun. Little wrinkles on the surface of the skin are like scars from the sun.
Youthful skin is actually not determined by the surface of the skin itself. Wrinkles develop deeper within the muscle layer of the organ of the skin. This is why concentrated wrinkles cannot be cured by anti wrinkle cream, but actually need a more significant treatment like botox or a face lift.
Types of Anti Wrinkle Cream
In general, anti wrinkle creams gradually smooth the appearance of your skin. Be wary of any manufacturer who claims to actually remove the wrinkles from your body. Only surgical treatment can provide that service.
The brand is not as important as the ingredients when selecting an anti wrinkle cream. If the concentrations of the anti aging chemicals are too low, they will not produce the necessary effect. If they are too high, they will cause irritation.
Alpha and Beta Hydroxyl Acid
- These products naturally exfoliate the skin, adding a nice glow to hide imperfections.
- Antioxidants fight the progression of age conditions on the skin.
- Alpha and Beta Hydroxyl acid relieve dry skin.
- Exfoliation and antioxidant reactions reduce fine lines and age spots.
- Look for a 5-10% preferred concentration of the acid ingredients.
Retinol or Vitamin A Based
- One of the best anti wrinkle cream ingredients if applied regularly.
- Prescription strength is the most effective at smoothing the appearance of fine lines.
- You must avoid the sun when using.
- The product can cause severe irritation, so follow directions exactly.
Vitamin C Ester
- The percentage of Vitamin C must be quite high to be effective.
- This antioxidant is also an anti-inflammatory, which helps the skin to relax the creases of wrinkles.
- The product stimulates cells that produce collagen naturally in the skin.
- Vitamin C is the best type of anti wrinkle cream for sun-damaged skin that is sagging and has lost firmness.
Antioxidant Based
- Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Alpha Lipoid Acid are the three most common antioxidants found in anti wrinkle creams.
- These compounds naturally breakdown and loose their effectiveness quickly.
- It’s a good cream for smaller lines, under eye bags, and enlarged pores.
Collagen or Elastin
While collagen is a major component of skin youth, it cannot actually absorb back into the skin. Anti wrinkle creams that highlight this ingredient are basically worthless.
General Moisturizers
- General moisturizers provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
- The products offer a temporary smoothing effect by holding moisture close to the skin.
- Aloe and shea butter create a barrier to hold natural moisture in, while propylene glycol pulls water from the air adding dampness to the skin.
- Sunscreen is the most important ingredient to prevent further skin damage.
- These products have the potential to be irritating due to dyes, fragrances, and preservatives.
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Comments
Suzq, I'm not familiar with the brand, but thanks for your recommendation. There are many retinol products on the market that are considered quite effective, and it's always nice to add another to the long list of products to consider.
-- Contributed by: TsharmaI have found E Burnham Cosmetic's products to be very helpful. Their retinol cream helps with wrinkles and their shea butter is the only thing that helps when my shins get so dry in the winter time. They are going to be carrying a product called propolis and it is supposed to help with alot of skin conditions. Anyone hear of the benefits of this stuff?
-- Contributed by: suzq
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