Sunday, February 1, 2009

How to Get the Best Results From Your Anti Wrinkle Cream

By Julie Samtsonn

There is no doubt about the fact that we are all getting old and will be showing the inevitable signs of old age. However many do not want to accept the situation. Choosing an anti wrinkle cream is just one way that people try to change this process. It is always a good thing to look into the products carefully because you do indeed get what you pay for.

Luckily there is a huge assortment of these products to choose from. There are in fact many good anti wrinkle products out there and all we have to do is to find which one suits our needs and skin type.

The purpose of each anti wrinkle cream is twofold. To encourage the growth of new skin, to repair and rejuvenate the skin and of course to reduce the signs of aging, like wrinkles. In order to make your skin softer and suppler, collagen and elastin production should be increased.

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.

Alpha-Hydroxy acids aid by cleansing away the dead skin cells on the skins surface, which improves the appearance of the skin, making you look younger. Some of the other natural ingredients you should look for to achieve the most out of your anti wrinkle cream are, olive or grapeseed oil, various fruit extracts, keratin, and hyaluronic acid as well as anti oxidants, since they help reverse the effects of free radicals that are harmful to the appearance of your skin.

It is hard to select the right anti wrinkle cream as there are so many to choose from. Online reviews of products that interest you will help you in your research. Dermatologists and experts in the skin care industry are especially informative. Consulting with your dermatologist will help you to decide which product best fits your skin type.

Be careful of price. Bear in mind that once you like a product you will need to keep a supply on hand. You can often get free samples of other products with an order or just as a promotion. These are good to experiment with and find out which anti wrinkle cream is suitable for you and find out if you are allergic to any of the products.

Bear in mind everyone is different and not every anti wrinkle cream will be effective for you. Skin type compatibility and the cost is important. So spend a little time to find the right anti wrinkle cream, rather than feeling sorry later. - 17944

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