These days it seems anti-aging skin care products are everywhere, not just at specialty cosmetic stores and department store counters. But what makes an effective product? There are so many claims out there that sorting the truth from the fiction can be challenging at best.
The FDA views skin care products as cosmetics, not medications, so they are not evaluated for effectiveness by the government. The products just need to meet safety standards as outlined by the agency. Some products claim to have the same effectiveness as elective chemical procedures done by dermatologists or cosmetic surgeons, such as filler injections or Botox. The catch is, if the procedures and the creams truly did the same thing, there would be no need for surgical procedures any more.
That being said, there are some creams that do an effective job at plumping skin and easing the appearance of wrinkles. Most creams provide moisture, keeping cells hydrated so they do not dry out and shrink.
There are pentapeptides available in some skin creams. Pentapeptides are long-chain amino acids, which have been researched in the past in terms of their use and effectiveness in healing wounds and scars because they help cells produce collagen. Collagen breaks down over time as we age, and that allows the skin to sag some, forming the basis of wrinkles. Older skin also tends to not make collagen as it did when it was younger. Creams containing pentapeptides are designed to help the body produce collagen again, thus reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Some anti-aging skin care products also contain fatty acids. Fatty acids can be thought of as transporters that carry the collagen into the skin. This enables collagen to get deeper into the tissues and do more work under the surface instead of just on the skin where it can be sloughed away rather quickly.
Plant stem cells have been proven to be effective at stimulating cell turnover and renewal, and can be found in Ageless Derma Stem Cell and Peptide Anti-wrinkle Cream.
Finding an anti-aging skin cream that contains key vitamins is also a good idea. Select vitamins have anti-aging properties. A type of vitamin A called retinol is an effective antioxidant that helps heal damage caused by sunlight and pollution, both of which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C is another healer, used to boost the immune system. A B vitamin called niacinamide is another antioxidant that helps with water retention, and as we have seen above, moisture in the cells keeps them plump and less likely to shrink due to dryness.
Using an anti-aging cream on a daily basis helps make skin look younger by giving the skin nourishment and moisture every day. Pairing it with sunscreen gives skin the protection it needs from the sun while it recovers from prior sun damage. There are also benefits of using face creams on hands, since the hands need moisture, too, and are often one of the first places that show a person’s real age. Once face cream is applied, rub the leftover into the hands for a nutritive treat.
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