How Effective Wrinkle Creams Are?
Written by Geoff Hopkins   
Tuesday, 15 September 2009 07:47
Due to the increased fear and distaste of looking "old" many large store chains all over the world have overstocked their shelves with too many different types of anti aging skin products, all claiming to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and even permanently reverses the "red flag" signs of aging. Time and time again, consumers are bombarded with countless types of advertisements that promote the sale of these age defying products. What amazes the masses is, as with most health gimmicks today, most of today's advertisements claim to provide multiple benefits to the consumer, but with no scientific explanation of how these products actually work to produce such results. This article intends to aid consumers in deciding for themselves: "Do wrinkle creams work?"
by GeoffHopkins


Due to the increased fear and distaste of looking "old" many large store chains all over the world have overstocked their shelves with too many different types of anti aging skin products, all claiming to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and even permanently reverses the "red flag" signs of aging. Time and time again, consumers are bombarded with countless types of advertisements that promote the sale of these age defying products. What amazes the masses is, as with most health gimmicks today, most of today's advertisements claim to provide multiple benefits to the consumer, but with no scientific explanation of how these products actually work to produce such results. This article intends to aid consumers in deciding for themselves: "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?"

Some of the acidic formulations act by clearing the pores that our skin has. This is achieved either by flooding these pores with fresh lease of oxygen or by flushing out sebum contained in these pores through external fluid media. Either way, the end result is skin that can breathe.

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.

The question, do wrinkle creams work?, can also be studied in an altogether different light. Let's look at it from the perspective of how these creams affect the secretion of oil from glands located beneath the epidermis - the outermost layer of human 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 alleviating 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?

About the Author:

Geoff Hopkins has worked in the anti aging skin care industry for years. He maintains websites about anti aging skin care and anti wrinkle skin care.