How to Choose an Anti-Wrinkle Cream That Will Produce the Results You Want
Many anti-wrinkle treatments are heavily advertised nowadays but very few (if any at all) actually deliver on their promises. Facial cleansers are one such product. Like most other cosmetics, facial cleansers have been formulated to cover and/or remove dirt, oil and grease from the user’s face. Thus, they are primarily moisturiser-based, although some contain alcohol and other substances intended to exfoliate the skin and make it look cleaner. Anti-wrinkle facial cleansers are not a new idea: in fact, many ancient cultures used them as a method of keeping the facial skin looking young and fresh.
Over the last few decades, the manufacture and use of Botox have increased dramatically. Botox is derived from a bacterium found in the botulism family. It acts on the nerves by blocking nerve impulses and relaxing facial muscles. Though originally Botox was used to treat Parkinson’s disease, it is now commonly used to temporarily paralyze troublesome muscles or wrinkles (including crow’s feet, frown lines, nasolabial folds and double chins) for cosmetic purposes. Botox is effective only if injected directly into the affected muscle, and in some cases it can be difficult to get the required dosage. Botox is expensive and often needs to repeated in order to achieve its full effect.
The latest anti-aging ingredient is antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that scavenge free radicals (those that cause disease) from the body and replace them with healthy compounds. Vitamins A, C & E, glutathione and beta carotene are common antioxidants, and recent clinical studies have shown that they can reverse and even prevent the wrinkles and signs of aging seen in older skin. One of the latest additions to this list of potential antioxidants is grape seed extract. The antioxidant activity of this ingredient has not been fully explored, however, and it is unclear whether or not it is beneficial in treating fine lines and wrinkles.
Another popular ingredient is hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan or hyaluronate. This thick fluid-like substance is found in both animal and plant cells and plays a key role in the lubrication of tissues, bones, and muscles. New research indicates that increasing levels of hyaluronic acid may help prevent wrinkling and other signs of aging by making cells more pliant. Hyaluronic acid is widely used in moisturizers and topical skin care products, but the exact benefits of the compound are not known. Some research indicates that it might improve moisture retention, but the upshot is unclear.
One of the most exciting ingredients to emerge recently as an anti-wrinkle cream is Functional Keratin. The protein molecules in Functional Keratin have the ability to penetrate many layers of skin, bringing essential nutrients directly into the cellular level where they help the body take care of wrinkles. Currently, the leading maker of Functional Keratin is a company based in New Zealand. It is believed that the company’s line of anti-wrinkle creams and lotions will turn out to be one of the best-selling products for combating fine lines and wrinkles.
All of these active ingredients working together to create a formula that should produce a noticeable difference in the appearance of your skin within days of beginning to use the cream. As you age, the skin becomes less resilient and loses its ability to retain moisture, which allows wrinkles to form and move with ever-changing trends. A formula featuring these high quality ingredients should offer a dramatic improvement in both your appearance and overall health. This is the formula to make.
