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| How to choose a Wrinkle Treatment that really works? |
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It happens to most of us as we enter our mid-30's and early
40's. We look into the mirror one day and see a face we don't
recognize. Sure we noticed those crow's feet in our mid to
late-20's, but when did those few crow's feet become a face
full of wrinkles? To make it worse, we live in a society where
youth is worshipped. Instead of being proud of our graying hair
and wrinkles and the wisdom that comes with them we start
searching for the fountain of youth.
When we are young our skin contains a wonderful protein called
elastin. This is what keeps the skin firm. We also have robust
amounts of a protein called collagen which strenghtens our
skin. Over time, with aging and with outside influences such as
sun exposure and smoking the elastin in our skin actually
degenerates. Collagen production slows. This causes the skin to
get thinner and impedes moisture entering the skin.
With hundreds of different wrinkle creams available on the
market today, and some that cost literally thousands of dollars
how do you choose? Some of these high priced products tout that
it takes them months to prepare one batch of their wrinkle
cream, so it's only available in very limited quantities. Does
this appearance of "exclusivity" mean a product will work? Does
high cost guarantee results? Unfortunately, the answer is no.
There are as many different ways for a product to work as there
are products. Some of these products produce the immediate
effect of reducing fine lines and wrinkles through the use of
light. By putting the product on your face you actually deceive
the eye by preventing the eye from seeing the shadows that form
from wrinkles, hence the skin appears smoother. Some of these
products contain hyaluronic acid which is a substance that
helps to hydrate the skin by holding in water which helps to
make the skin appear plumper. Some new anti wrinkle creams are
like botox in a bottle. They use ingredients that help to relax
facial muscle contractions. One of the most popular products is Hydroderm .
How do you choose? The first rule of thumb is to stick with
well known and established products. Get whatever samples you
can. Some creams are very heavy and not suitable for use in hot
and humid weather and you might not like the feel of them on
your skin. Ask if you can use the product for 30 days with a
money back guarantee if you don't see results. The earlier mentioned Hydroderm is offering a free trial, just click here for details.
Don't believe
the claim that you have to use a company's entire product line
to see any results. Most companies have made a fortune with
"add-on" products like cleansers, toners, and serums. The
moisturizer and the serum are usually the highest priced
products. Buy only the moisturizer. You will get the best bang
for your buck from the moisturizer as it is used over the
entire face as opposed to the serum, which is generally only
used on trouble spots such the area around the eyes and lips.
If you find you like the moisturizer then try the cleanser, and
so on. Read up on the product. There is a wealth of information
on line and many sites such as consumerhealthdigest.com have
already done a lot of the work for you by evaluating many
wrinkle creams to see if they live up to their claims.
Ultimately, the best thing that you can do is take care of your
skin from the inside out. We're all stuck with whatever genetics
we have but you can help yourself by not smoking, drinking lots
of water and eating a healthy diet. Avoid the sun at all costs
and use a moisturizer or foundation with SPF protection every
day. Have a monthly hydrating facial. After your first several
facials you'll definitely notice an improvement in the
appearance of your skin, no matter what wrinkle cream you use.
About The Author: adapted from Catherine Olivia, Article courtesy of
http://www.better-skin.net
DISCLAIMER: This article is only for information only, it is not intended to be medical advice or a substitute for professional medical recommendation. Please use reasonable care when following our tips. You should consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Liyana.com and FJP Webmarketing LLP are not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.
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