Anti Wrinkle Face Cream -Taking The Selection Challenge

By acarmen1 · Monday, June 8th, 2009

One of the major factors responsible for wrinkles or lines appearing on our face or body as we age involves depletion in the production of collagen and elastin within our skin. Elastin, which is a protein provides flexibility to the skin, while collagen also a fibrous protein provides firmness to the skin. Thus, any anti wrinkle face cream, which stimulates the growth of collagen and elastin is able to bring back the skin to its young look again by rejuvenating it and making it appear fresh once more.

More strategies and formulations are however required in carrying out the reversing effect of aging by enabling the collagen and elastin stimulating agents to work best under given conditions. Let’s take the example of an exotic type of kelp that you will come across in the Japan Sea called Phytessence Wakame. This kelp can effectively stop the production of a harmful enzyme called Hyaluronidase in our body. The said compound plays as an agent in breaking down the hyaluronic acid in our skin, which leads to the collagen and elastin fibers losing their ‘glue’, which is actually what causes the wrinkles to appear on our face and body. The cream must have the basic ingredients collagen and elastin to make it effective.

Elasticity and firmness of the facial skin is also ensured with the introduction of the compound called Cynergy TK that directly incites fresh growth of both collagen and elastin. In fact, studies conducted on Cynergy TK have revealed that regular application of this compound can produce sustained improvement in skin elasticity by as much as 42% in around 16 days. Thus, to make an anti wrinkle face cream effective, inclusion of Cynergy TK in the list of ingredients is a must.

Another great component that should always be there in a reliable cream is the powerful antioxidant, Coenzyme Q10. As people get older, the production of Coenzyme Q10 starts to go down.

Coenzyme Q10 takes care of the free radicals that are not good for tissue cells, when it is used as a supplement. Listed below are some of the components, which are usually found in some anti-aging creams but they should not be part of the cream. Dioxane, a synthetic derivative of coconut that is widely used in skincare products have recently been labeled as a carcinogenic agent and therefore, should be eliminated. All kinds of mineral oils should also be kept out.

While buying wrinkle creams, there are many issues that need to be looked into. One needs to have a lot of information and it is because of this, that going through a review before making a final decision is such a great idea.