The Truth About Anti Wrinkle Firming Cream

Before you shop for anti wrinkle firming cream, you might want some information. Knowledge is the key to finding something effective and safe, no matter what you're shopping for.

There are a lot of anti aging wrinkle creams out there that can do more harm than good. Do you know what to avoid? Do you know what dermatologists recommend?

All anti aging wrinkle creams contain some type of lotion or emollient as a base. Oil is mixed with purified water, then active ingredients are added and that's what goes in your bottle.

The base that most cosmetic companies use is petrolatum or mineral oil, which is liquid petrolatum. Petrolatum is the same thing as petroleum jelly. The companies just think that petrolatum "sounds" better.

An anti wrinkle firming cream should counter the effects that age, the sun and pollution have on our skin. Petrolatum actually inhibits the body's natural ability to repair that damage. It is not absorbed by the skin and it is not an effective moisturizer. Most companies use it simply because it's cheap.

You should also avoid anti aging wrinkle creams that contain artificial preservatives and fragrances. They are present even in some products that are supposed to be hypo-allergenic. That doesn't make a lot of sense, because they are the two most common "causes" of allergic reactions.

If you do try something new and you feel any itching or burning. Immediately rinse it off with lots of fresh water and discontinue use. This might sound like unnecessary advice, but some people simply wait on the burning to go away. They even think the "burn" means the stuff is working.

What it probably means is that there's a pretty high alcohol content, but it could signify and allergic reaction. Alcohols are drying. You need to preserve and maintain your skin's moisture, in order to look younger and healthier.

Dry skin sags and is more easily damaged. One of the first things that anti wrinkle firming cream should do is moisturize. Second, it should create an invisible film that locks in that moisture. One of the best ingredients for this purpose is grape seed oil.

Anti aging wrinkle creams should support the body's ability to grow new cells, collagen and elastin fibers. The best ingredients to use are amino acid protein peptides.

An anti wrinkle firming cream should contain antioxidants to destroy free radicals, prevent sun damage and repair some of the damage that has already been done. The best antioxidants for the skin, according to researchers, are coenzyme Q10 and natural vitamin E.

Anti aging wrinkle creams that contain natural vitamin E are "naturally preserved", so no artificial preservatives are necessary. If properly formulated, coenzyme Q10 can penetrate deeply, destroy free radicals and provide moisture to some of the deepest layers of the skin.

Now, you have an idea of what to look for in anti wrinkle firming cream and what ingredients to avoid. If you support and improve your skin's health, your reward will be a more youthful appearance.