Do Wrinkle Creams Work

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Written by Geoff Hopkins

Saturday, 12 September 2009 15:40

by GeoffHopkins

Many superstores all over the world have overflowed their store racks with many different kinds of anti aging skin care products, all claiming to remove wrinkles and permanently reverse the visible signs of aging. Many conscientious individuals find it amazing and appalling to be bombarded with countless advertisements that promote the sale of these products. Here is what was found to be particularly amazing-all these advertisements claim to provide multiple benefits to the consumer, but without any scientific explanation of how these products actually produce such results. This article will discuss the all important question...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?"

The goal of a product with acidic formulations is to clear the skin pores, allowing our skin to breathe, therefore making its appearance much healthier. This is achieved either by flooding the skin pores with a fresh supply of oxygen or by flushing out sebum stored in the pores using external fluid media. Both methods produce the same effect.

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.

To further evaluate wrinkle creams and their function, we will now review them from a different perspective. How do these creams affect the secretion of oil from glands located in the dermis, the second layer of skin, underneath the epidermis?

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.

Not every product on the market today gives the effects desired by the consumer upon purchase. Consumers should be conscientious of what ingredients are in the product and the reputation of the manufacturer. Trial and error is not the tool to determine if wrinkle creams work, knowledge is. Knowing what the consumer expects and requires from a wrinkle cream and the knowledge of what ingredients produce results guarantees the proper results from their use.

About the Author:

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

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