Do Wrinkle Creams Work? Judge it yourself
Many superstores all over the world have overflowed their store racks with many different kinds of anti aging skin care products, all claiming to remove wrinkles and permanently reverse the visible signs of aging. Many conscientious individuals find it amazing and appalling to be bombarded with countless advertisements that promote the sale of these products. Here is what was found to be particularly amazing-all these advertisements claim to provide multiple benefits to the consumer, but without any scientific explanation of how these products actually produce such results. This article will discuss the all important question...do wrinkle creams work?
Scientific studies have shown that some of these products actually deliver good results. However, generalizations can't be made. The effects of such products are as varied as the variety of ways in which they are formulated. Since many of the formulations that work have process patents and trademark secrets, I can't divulge the details thereof in this article. However, I can certainly enumerate the effects that these creams have regardless of their formulation method. After reading this article, you won't wonder, 'Do wrinkle creams work?'
The goal of a product with acidic formulations is to clear the skin pores, allowing our skin to breathe, therefore making its appearance much healthier. This is achieved either by flooding the skin pores with a fresh supply of oxygen or by flushing out sebum stored in the pores using external fluid media. Both methods produce the same effect.
By unblocking the pores and allowing the skin to breathe, these creams attempt to aggravate expulsion of toxic waste from the epidermis. Build-up of toxic waste is the number one reason for acne and many other dermatological problems. These dermatological ailments are known aggravators of wrinkling. This is the first line of attack or primary effect of any such cream.
Let us take our evaluation a bit further. Now we will review wrinkle creams from a different point of view. What kinds of effects do these creams have in the secretion of oil from the glands located in the dermis, the second layer of skin.
Some wrinkle creams contain the oil from glands in the dermis that help keep oily skin clear of grime build-up. Grime build-up leads to bacteria, a major cause of skin diseases. These creams neutralize the potential skin issues that induce the signs of aging. The indication that these types of creams are working is in the fact that a person with naturally oily skin would detect the skin to be less oily.
Other wrinkle creams are created with the intention of aleviating dry itchy skin. These creams are formulated to induce the dermis glands to secrete the proper amounts of sebum. This result is achieved by providing extra moisture, which enables these glands to dissolve dead skin cells and flush them out. The main indicator of a working cream is the increased moisture and softness of the skin.
The keys to purchasing the right cream is to understand the ingredients and functions, to have knowledge about the results desired and knowledge about the contents of the cream that will produce the desired result. Now the reader has the necessary information to determine on their own...'Do wrinkle creams work?'
Jen Hopkins has worked in the anti aging cream industry for years. He maintains websites about anti wrinkle eye cream and best anti wrinkle eye cream. If you want to contact him, you can use the contact for at one of his sites.
Published August 11th, 2008
