Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Getting the Maximum Results from Your Anti Wrinkle Cream

By Julie Samtsonn

Aging brings on signs of aging for everyone, it is just part of life, however as with many things in life, some of us do our very best to create the best situation for ourselves, it is no different when choosing an anti wrinkle cream. When you are searching for the best anti wrinkle cream you get what you pay for, this is why it is a good idea to do a bit of research into the subject of anti aging creams.

Fortunately, for many of us there is a wide assortment of such products from which to choose. There are many anti aging creams and treatments that do help eliminate the signs of aging, we just have to find the best product for our personal skin type and use.

There is a dual purpose for every anti wrinkle cream. One is to restore and repair your skin; the other is to reduce wrinkles and fine lines etc. The stimulation of elastin and collagen will help to accomplish this.

Ingredients are the key to success when looking for a good anti wrinkle cream, in particular the active ones. Look for the ingredients that are listed initially on the label. Ingredients to be on the look out for are vitamins A, C and E. these will help stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, and decrease wrinkles.

Ingredients like Alpha-Hydroxy acids can help your skin look younger and be suppler. They do this by removing old, dead skin from the skin's surface. Other natural ingredients to look for are; hyaluronic acid, fruit extracts, keratin, grape seed oil and olive oil. Antioxidants are also good as they neutralize free radicals that damage new cell growth.

Since there are so very many anti wrinkle creams to choose from, sometimes it is not easy to make a decision as to which product to use. You can do a bit of research into the various products you are interested in by reading the online reviews of such products. Especially interesting and informative are reviews written by skin care specialists or dermatologists. On the other hand, you can also consult with your dermatologist to find out what they recommend for your use, for your particular skin type.

Budget is also important when you are looking for a good anti wrinkle cream. Try to find something that will fit your budget, because when you find the right one you will need to continue using it. Free samples are also available and are useful for trial purposes. When you do this you will be able to know which of these anti wrinkle creams are suitable to you and detect any allergic reactions you may have.

Keep in mind that no two people are alike and anti wrinkle cream can work well for some and perform poorly for others. Be aware of cost and your particular skin type. A little time spent on research will pay back big dividends. - 15252

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