What Is In Your Wrinkle Skin Cream?

December 16th, 2008 by Samatha Jackson

by Samatha Jackson

Hopefully you love how your wrinkle skin cream works. Well, if you wish to invest in the best cream for you then you should know why it works or why it does not work at all.

Have you ever wondered what goes into your neck, face, and other aging areas? Ever thought why a wrinkle skin cream is, in many ways, a mystery? We use one or more anti-aging treatments daily yet we really do not understand the ingredients listed on the products we are using. Frustrating isn’t it? This is because these ingredients are full of acronyms, jargons, and long words that are mostly scientific. Some words are even invented by those cosmetic companies to make it sound better than the common word. Say for example, they might use “nutraceutical” to describe its ingredients but what they really meant was “natural ingredients”.

All this “jargon” is okay, but you need to be aware of what you are applying to your face for more than a few reasons:

- You might have sensitive skin and can expose yourself to a potential skin problem. - You might be paying more for a product then it is worth. - You might not agree with the ingredients in your favorite anti-aging product.

You need to understand what to look for in your wrinkle skin cream. Below are some familiar ingredients that can usually be found in your skincare regimen. They are guaranteed to work. However, their success hinges largely on the quantity and combination of the ingredients.

- Citrus extracts: These extracts are taken from citrus fruits. Since it is an excellent source of Vitamin C it is proven to give positive effects on the skin. However, it may irritate sensitive skin so be sure to check the other parts of the regimen or ingredients to know how you can neutralize this problem.

- Jasmine, chamomile and other herbal extracts: These can be found primarily in all the organic anti-aging products. They are mostly preventative but they do not impact serious wrinkles. They can however relieve irritation caused by other compounds in a cream.

- Hyaluronic Acid (HA): This is a moisturizer that helps skin retain moisture and makes it appear plumper. Some scientists and wrinkle-free women can attest to this. However, there should be no more than 10% HA in a cream since it is believed to be carcinogenic when used in large amounts.

- Idebenone: A highly controversial compound. It is found in most anti-aging creams. Researchers believe that it needs to be used in extremely high concentrations to work.

- Reflective particles: These are silicon fillers more commonly known as “refracting agents”. These give an improved appearance immediately by reflecting light and “erasing” those wrinkles temporarily. They can give a quick fix, but not one that is permanent.

These are just some of the possible ingredients in your skin cream. Keep in mind that water is one of the main ingredients in any cream. If you are satisfied with your anti-aging treatment then there’s no reason to stop using it. Nonetheless, if you are not completely happy with it then its time you look at the ingredients of your wrinkle skin cream to get some answers.

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