Anti-Aging Creams Revealed

Cosmetic products have become part of a multi-billion dollar industry, and anti-aging creams seem to be right there at the top of the market. The promises they scream are of lifting, firming or diminishing loose skin, wrinkles and dark spots on the faces of people worldwide. But are these just empty rants or truths waiting to be told? Can youthful features really be re-awakened, or are such miracles just pricey over-statements?

What Makes These Creams so amazing?

First of all, do you know what actually causes wrinkles? I mean, besides the age factor of course, the loss of collagen is the main culprit. Collagen is the protein that helps to keep skin firm and losing it causes your skin to sag and crease. If you happen to smoke or if you like being in the outdoors, then you may be at risk for expedited collagen loss due to excessive sunlight and cigarette smoke.

That is where anti-aging creams come in: Manufacturers have unleashed several key ingredients supposedly proven to turn back the hands of time, so let’s take a look at them.

a)       Antioxidants- Vitamin E and the green tea extract are a few popular forms used to stop sun damage. This aids in preventing further wrinkles to appear.

b)       Hyaluronic acid- Don’t worry, it’s not harmful. This acid absorbs moisture and thickens the tissues under each wrinkle.

c)       Hydroxy acid- More of a scrubbing agent, Hydroxy acid exfoliates to bring newer skin to the surface.

d)       Peptides- Pentapeptides and copper peptides help in the creation of collagen and are used to heal wounds. You will likely see one of these two names in your face cream.

e)       Retinol- Retinol is a more affordable version of Retin-A (vitamin A substance). Retinol stops anything that causes collagen to break-down and over time assists new collagen in forming.

Retinol has been studied and researched extensively to freeze and turn back the signs commonly associated with getting older. Wrinkle and spot reduction has been proven thru the continued use of retinol. If you are like me, you have probably tried a few different creams out. So, you would know that it generally takes two to three months for any particular formula to work its magic.

So, now that we’ve been thru this list- how do we know which products to use since many of them will have some of these ingredients in them? I’d advise you to be careful of what you choose; some labels are just a bunch of fancy typing constructed to lure you into buying them. Pay close attention to the ingredients, and be sure to do your research of any item before you choose to buy. You can look online for product reviews on a variety of websites. Please note that cosmetic face creams are not actually medical treatments. In order for any product to be classified as medicine, it would need to be considered a drug and be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Don’t be fooled into spending hundreds of dollars on a cosmetic face cream, since many of them basically include all of the same ingredients. Whether $15 or $850, your skin will still have the same effects if you use your product on a daily basis. Less expensive creams work the same way, so don’t waste your money on an over-priced facial cream when you can get your money’s worth for half the price. Nue Science has exploded in popularity on the internet recently so make sure to give that a try. You can also use Google.com to check for reviews.