Understanding The Science Behind Anti Wrinkle Creams
Posted by Pastor on October 17th, 2008One of the most extensively used anti-aging products in the recent years has been anti wrinkle creams. Nowadays, every major cosmetic company is manufacturing an anti-wrinkle cream with a promise of reducing wrinkles on the skin and making the consumer look younger within least possible time. But, what exactly does these wrinkle creams are actually made up of is something that many people are not aware about. One of the most common symptoms of aging is formation of wrinkles that appear in individuals aged above 45. However, wrinkles do sometimes appear in younger individuals, a condition commonly referred as pre-mature aging. This condition normally occurs in individuals who are overexposed to sunlight and harmful UV radiation, environmental pollutants and those suffering with work-related stress and anxiety. As a result of these conditions, skin tends to lose its firmness and elasticity, thereby causing formation of wrinkles, creases and frown lines particularly on the face. Anti wrinkle creams are specially formulated moisturizers made of compounds that help in getting rid of these signs of aging, and improve the overall appearance of the skin.
These compounds aid in skin toning and render firmness to the skin by removing the upper layer of dead skin cells. Skin care ingredients in wrinkle creams can be broadly divided into different categories like anti-oxidants, skin peeling agents, rejuvenating compounds, sun screen ingredients and compounds that can actually reduce wrinkles. A good wrinkle cream is one that contains a right combination of all these compounds. Each category of compounds performs a defined role. While antioxidants help in reducing the concentration of harmful free radicals present in the skin, skin peeling agents such as hydroxyl acids help in the removal of dead skin cells present on the upper layer of the skin.
This helps in keeping the skin remain firm. Sun screen ingredients such as coenzyme Q10 protect the skin from getting damaged due to overexposure to sunlight and harmful UV radiation. Apart from these, also agents that can improve the immune system of the body and boost up the body’s natural repair mechanism also help in reducing the formation of wrinkles and help rejuvenation of the skin. Ingredients that actually reduce wrinkles act by either filling up creases and wrinkles by plumping the skin or by stimulating the production of collagen and other proteins useful in keeping the skin structure intact. One interesting fact about some of these anti wrinkle Creams and other wrinkle prevention compounds is that there is no conclusive research data available proving their efficacy in reducing wrinkles or improving the symptoms of aging. Also, scientific community is not clear about the side effects that can occur as a result of these ingredients. As a result, the rationale behind extensive use of these compounds still remains questionable.
