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[O376]Over The Counter Wrinkle Creams

by G. Clay, G.

Over the counter wrinkle creams have been growing in popularity ever since they were first introduced. They can, after all, be found almost everywhere, from drugstores, to department stores, to the Internet (of course). From a general perspective, they are all the same, promising to erase (or at the very least, reduce) wrinkles that have been caused by aging or some sort of damage. However, are all of them really telling the truth? Do they work as well as the ads say they do? Knowing which ones are right will help in avoiding the fakes.

The main concern when dealing with over the counter wrinkle creams is the ingredients, and that is also where all the questions and subsequent answers lie. All brands insist that each ingredient can help the skin (sometimes even within minutes of applying the wrinkle cream), depending on how long the product is used. The best thing to when choosing the right over the counter wrinkle cream is to make sure it has a combination of all the most effective ingredients. Among the following are ingredients that are commonly found in wrinkle creams, and may or may not improve the skin.

Retinol is an antioxidant and a vitamin A compound that was used even in the very first wrinkle creams that did not require a prescription. A reason for this is that it is (as an antioxidant) able to eliminate certain radicals, including unbalanced oxygen molecules that are responsible for destroying skin cells and causing wrinkles. It is popular because it is a milder form of Tertinoin, which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a fitting treatment for wrinkle, but can only found in wrinkle cream brands requiring a prescription.

Coenzyme Q10 is another popular ingredient, for it is a nutrient that maintains cell energy production. One of the advantages of having it as an ingredient is that it does not result in any possible side effects, and in fact has been proven to reduce fine wrinkles (especially around the eyes), and can even protect the skin from any form of sun damage.

Various hydroxy acids are also commonly found in over the counter wrinkle creams mainly because they can all act as exfoliants, and therefore will easily eliminate any old, dead skin, replacing it with firmer skin that is more evenly-colored and smooth. However, the disadvantage to having it as an ingredient is that it makes one more susceptible to sun damage. There are people who avoid this ingredient, while others simply put on sunscreen in addition to the wrinkle cream.

Lastly, copper peptides can help heal any wounds on the skin and stimulate the production of collagen, which keeps the skin smooth and younger-looking. They are often placed in wrinkle creams to help retinol by enhancing its effects.

There are other notable ingredients out there but the aforementioned are some of the most commonly used ones, which means that they are often found in popular over the counter wrinkle creams. By knowing which ingredients are right, you will now have an easier time choosing the brand you like most.

If you're one of the many people out there buying wrinkle cream by the ton, stop! Buying and using the worst wrinkle creams on the market is not going to make your wrinkle problem any better. In actuality, it's more likely to make the situation worse. Having said that, put the wrinkle cream spending spree on hold and consider your available options. After all, whats the point of spending money if you're not getting any use out of what you're buying?

Here are some of the options that are available when it comes to choosing an EFFECTIVE wrinkle removing cream:

Anti Aging Anti Wrinkle Cream: This cream's primary goal is to boost collagen in the body. If the body has high collagen levels, wrinkles are far less likely to appear; not only that, but the skin will become significantly more elastic and resilient, meaning any visible wrinkles & finelines will begin to slowly fade away. As far as quality wrinkle removers go, anti aging anti wrinkle cream is among the best.

Iced Anti-Wrinkle Cream: If anti-aging wrinkle cream is the long-term solution, this type of cream is definitely the short-term solution. Why? Because it usually starts visibly working within just 15-20 minutes, and it's effects last for about 24 hours. This particular cream is designed to cut-off nerve signals to specific areas of the body; areas afflicted by wrinkles & finelines. When these nerve signals are cut-off, wrinkles & finelines will begin to quickly lose their form and become dramatically less visible.

The 2 wrinkle creams listed above can be found & purchased from department stores, magazines, infomercials, specialty stores, and even on the internet. The key to finding one of these ?great? creams is to do a bit of research and find out which ones actually work and which ones don't work. It's important to remember that without some level of research, you're likely going to wind up buying the worst wrinkle creams again and again.

If you're on a budget and don't have money to spend on different types of anti wrinkle cream (such as those mentioned above) or if you simply wish to take a more natural approach to wrinkle removal, you should seriously consider using the following 3 natural, homemade wrinkle removers.

Bananas- Mash up a banana until it becomes cream-like (shouldn't take more than 5 minutes). After mashing it into a fine cream, apply a liberal coating to your face, making sure to get the real problem areas. Let the cream sit for around 30 minutes, then gently rinse it away with water. Once the cream is gone, ever-so-gently pat dry your skin. The worst thing you can do is roughly dry the area, as that would completely wipe away any & all benefits of applying the homemade cream in the first place

Coconut oil- Just rub warm coconut oil into your skin each night and continue the process for as long as you want to keep wrinkles away.

Pineapple- Cut out a core of a pineapple and then take the core and gently rub it on your face; around the mouth, cheeks, on the forehead, under & around the eyes, etc. Leave the thin layer of pineapple juice on your face for about 15-20 minutes, then wash it off with water.

As you can see, there are plenty of options when it comes to effective wrinkle remover. In light of that fact, try to stop being lazy and actually put some serious effort into your wrinkle reduction goals!

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