Every year, Americans spend over $12 billion on products to hide or reduce the signs of aging. With Americas preoccupation of looking young, this industry has become a booming market for those attempting to defy nature. The least expensive and most commonly used form of wrinkle reduction is the use of anti-wrinkle creams. There are many types of cosmetic creams on the market today. These products work by peeling off the outer layer of your skin to expose the newer and healthier skin underneath, as well as to promote healthy skin growth. The most common ingredients in anti-wrinkle creams are alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) and beta hydroxy acids (BHA). Most wrinkle creams also contain vitamin supplements to infuse the much-needed nutrients that the skin is lacking. There are some risks in using these products, such as possible risks of long-term skin damage. Research done by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has revealed that long-term use of these products has been known to cause the skin to be more susceptible to sun damage. They warn that if you are using products containing AHA or BHA that you use the ones with lower concentration of these acids, as well as use sun block with a sun protection factor of greater than 15. If used with care, anti-wrinkle creams can rejuvenate your skin and make it look like you are years younger. However, the easiest form of skin care is to avoid factors that cause premature aging on your skin. Staying away from suntan beds, avoiding unprotected exposure to the sun, and smoking can greatly reduce untimely wrinkles on your skin. These factors could give you wrinkles as early as your late teens if not avoided. You could also watch out for your facial habits that could cause creases on your skin, and re-train your facial muscles to move differently. |
