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What to Look for in an Anti Aging Cream

Thursday, May 21, 2009@ 2:33 PM
Author: madison

Blue Bottle Cream

Have you ever considered using an anti aging cream? Most people consider using a product to fight aging, but they are unsure which products will actually work. There are some specific, proven ingredients that are found in effective anti aging cream. Don’t buy a product merely because it is a well known brand. The product may be at the very least ineffective and at the worst, harmful. Carefully read the ingredients when selecting any skin care product to insure you get all the anti aging benefits you are paying for.

In order to be effective, a quality anti aging cream should contain antioxidants and compounds to stimulate natural production of elastin and collagen. Compounds such as CoQ10, cynergy TK and phytessence wakame are examples of chemical compounds that are known to stimulate collagen and elastin production. Collagen is a fibrous protein occurring naturally in connective tissue. It allows our skin to be elastic and smooth. Collagen applied to the skin has little effect even though many marketing campaigns lead you to believe the opposite. When you shop, buy only creams containing CoQ10, cynergy TK and phytessence wakame to reactivate your skin’s natural protein and to optimize smoothness and elasticity.

Antioxidants are another very essential ingredient in a quality, effective anti aging cream. Look for high levels of Vitamins C and E to assure sufficient levels of antioxidants. Also look for peptides, retin-A (Vitamin A), DMAE and alpha lipoic acid in significant amounts.
Just as some ingredients are important to look for, there are also a few ingredients to avoid. Never purchase an anti aging cream containing preservatives such as paraben or additives such as coloring or fragrance. Parabens are known to change natural hormone cycles. They are hazardous for the long term health of your skin and should be avoided completely.

There are also several types of alcohol that should be avoided in anti aging products. Check the ingredients for methanol, ethyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, and SD alcohol. If any of these ingredients is present, then don’t purchase the product. These alcohols are often seen in creams, especially those creams created for use on oily skin. Alcohol is very drying for the skin and perhaps damaging to blood vessels. If you skin is showing any evidence of aging, from fine lines to deep wrinkles, alcohol ingredients should definitely be avoided.

Ultimately, every manufacturer will try to tell you they are selling the most effect anti aging cosmetics. While some products are great, others are not and you have to be careful not to get fooled by a marketing campaign. Do some research to further understand ingredients in anti aging creams. Then pay careful attention to labels when you shop.

Be aware that not every anti aging cream will have the same concentration of ingredients. It is especially common among low end products to use a tiny amount of the best known ingredients. They advertise their product that carries the best known ingredient to fight anti aging and they sell their anti wrinkle creams for a small price. These deals seem too good to be true and in fact, they are! Most of these products have such a low concentration of the “hot” ingredient that it is completely ineffective for battling aging. Also be aware that some cosmetic makers have implemented ingredients in their creams that have been shown to be effective in an oral form but there is no evidence at all that it is effective topically. The anti aging cosmetic industry is a huge financial entity. There are some practices that are very misleading. Learn to distinguish fact from fiction.

If you want to get a good anti aging product, be prepared to pay for it. Many of the ingredients are difficult to obtain or formulate. Cosmetic companies spend millions of dollars researching, developing and testing products before they are legally allowed on the market. Effective, quality creams will cost more initially, but you are more likely to be satisfied with their performance than with less expensive creams.

When looking for a quality anti aging cream, look for the specific ingredients proven to promote anti aging. Avoid specific ingredients known to damage the skin. There are many quality creams available, learn to find the best and your skin will thank you for years to come.