Before
buying a
wrinkle
cream, it is
important to
note that
not all
creams work
the same
way. Before
you buy,
make sure
you know
whether the
cream
affects
collagen or
dirt and
oil.
1.
Collagen
Deterioration
As a
person grows
old,
wrinkles
develop as a
sign of
aging. The
outer layer
of the skin,
called the
epidermis,
becomes thin
and dry as
age
progresses.
In the
second
dermal layer
of the skin,
collagen and
elastin
fibers that
provide the
skin with
elasticity
deteriorate.
This is the
cause of
sagging and
wrinkles.
More vivid
wrinkles are
developed
due to the
fact that
cells in the
subcutaneous
layer of the
skin gets
smaller.
Skin
loses
collagen as
one grows
older, and
certain
companies,
with careful
research and
study, have
developed
products
with
collagen
content to
replenish
lost
collagen in
the skin.
There are
now a
variety of
products in
cream,
water-based
and capsule
form that
have
collagen as
their
primary
ingredients.
But not only
can these
products
replace lost
collagen,
they can
trigger the
development
of new
collagen in
the skin.
2. Dirt
And Oil
Free
radicals
such as dirt
and oil can
easily react
with other
molecules
and can
cause damage
to the skin.
Thus,
antioxidants
have the
function of
sweeping out
free
radicals
before they
damage the
skin.
Let it be
clear
though, that
antioxidants
can not
correct
wrinkles,
they merely
slow down
the signs of
aging. So
when one
reaches
twenty five,
a
consideration
to take in
antioxidants
is a must.
After all,
an once of
prevention
is worth a
pound of
cure.
Here are
some
listings of
the best
antioxidants
for the
skin:
-
Ascorbyl
Acid
(Vitamin C)
is a
water-soluble
compound.
Citrud
fruits are
high in
Vitamin C.
- Vitamin
E is
primarily
fat soluble.
As skin is
high in
unsaturated
fatty acids,
Vitamin E
can protect
its oily
structure.
Nuts, wheat
germ, and
fish liver
oil are good
sources.
- Vitamin
A or beta
carotene
-
Flavonoids
are plant
pigments
which
contain
substances
responsible
for the
colors of
certain
fruits and
vegetables.
What
Wrinkle
Creams Are
Available?
1. The
elastin
collagen day
cream
nuetralizes
the
dimissive
and relaxing
of the
epidermis
fibers in
the skin.
This
particular
cream has
hop and
rhatany
extracts
which helps
in skin
nourishing.
Also
contains
jojoba oil
for smooth
skin.
2. Fruit
acid creams
are rich in
alpha-hydroxy-acids,
such as
malic acid
from apples
and glycolic
acid from
sugarcane,
that
stimulates
the skin's
surface
gently to
encourage
new cell
growth.
3.
Hyaluronic
acid based
face cream
which pads
and
lubricate
the skin. It
keeps the
skin
moisturized,
and has
vitamin C
and E for
protection
from free
radicals.
4. The
rosa
mosqueta
cream has
rosa
mosqueta oil
which is
derived from
the rare and
precious
flower, rosa
mosqueta,
which has
elasticizing
effects on
the skin. It
is reknown
for its
ability to
relax the
skin, giving
it a
youthful
glow.
5. The
aloevera
based
treatment
cream
improves
skin's
firmness and
elasticity
as well as
it protects
the skin
from
irritation.
It does too,
replenish
the moisture
barrier of
the skin.
6. Green
tea
antioxidant
cream is an
effective
herbal
cream.
As there
a variety of
anti wrinkle
creams in
the market
today, here
are
guidelines
on choosing
one that is
right for
you.
-
Consider
your budget
first. Not
all
expenssive
brands have
the best
quality.
- Before
buying a
product, it
is best to
see your
doctor first
for advice.
- Know
your skin
type. If you
have
sensitive
skin, don't
just buy any
product, as
allergies
may develop
and that may
end up
costing you
a lot more
later on.
About 70% of
women have
sensitive
skin.
Prevention,
however, is
still the
easiet way
to fight
wrinkles.
One can not
avoid the
reality,
that indeed,
all people
age.
Following
these
guidelines,
one can at
least age
gracefully:
- Plan a
healthy diet
rich in
fruits and
vegetables.
This is not
only
beneficial
to the skin,
but to the
whole body
as well.
- If you
do smoke,
stop. If
not, good
for you. But
do avoid
places where
a lot of
people
smoke. It
can affect
your skin
and your
health as
well.
- Always
drink plenty
of water. At
least eight
glasses of
water a day
is
recommended.
- If you
think you
don't get
enough
vitamins
from the
foods you
eat, take
vitamin
supplements.
- Always
take care of
your skin,
it is your
largest
organ and as
it is on the
outside of
your body,
it recieves
the most
wear and
tear. Wash
and
moisturize
daily.
- Stay
away from
the sun.
When
outdoors,
use
sunscreen.
- Have a
happy
outlook on
life.
Studies show
that stress
and anxiety
can affect
the skin. So
there is
some truth
to worry
lines.
While
it's
impossible
to avoid
wrinkles,
you can
surely slow
it down.
Take good
care of your
skin as
early as you
can. You
will thank
yourself
later on.
