Wrinkles – The Endless Pursuit To Satisfy Our Vanity
It’s only human nature to want to control virtually everything in our lives, and so we make it our personal mission to eradicate those unsightly wrinkles the moment they emerge. Facing premature wrinkles, skin tightening and skin discoloration can be agonizing. No one has ever died of deep wrinkles, of course, but the telltale signs of aging take their toll on us mentally and emotionally. Though there are technically no “miracles,” some of the wrinkle treatments and anti wrinkle creams on the market would have us thinking otherwise.
One way of treating wrinkles is to shop for anti aging skin care products. Wrinkle reducer creams aim to restore some of the lost nutrients, vitamins and enzyme “triggers” that the body has inadvertently washed away over time. Vitamin A, B, C and E can be taken in supplement form or topically to help your body get back on track and rejuvenate on its own again. Anti wrinkle products like Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle cream, L’Oreal’s Line Eraser, Oil of Olay’s Age Defying Anti Wrinkle cream or Garnier’s Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift Anti Wrinkle cream can all be purchased at your local supermarket for less than $20.
More high-end, brand-name products are available at department store makeup counters. For instance, Estée Lauder’s Diminish Anti Wrinkle is available for $80, Lancome’s Renergie for $77 or Christian Dior’s Capture R60/80 for $80. The latter is said to “deliver a cocktail of powerful ingredients directly to the wrinkle.” Spas also offer select lines of anti aging skin solutions – like Epicuren, used by Jennifer Aniston and Brooke Shields who swear by the product.
Science and innovation comprise the base of the latest treatment creams. For instance, emu oil has been recently discovered to have regenerative and lifting properties. Dremu Oil has become the anti wrinkle cream of the celebrities, garnering endorsements from Catherine Zeta-Jones and Goldie Hawn to Cindy Crawford and Tyra Banks. Another new innovation centers on controversial stem cell research. Amatokin’s Emulsion For the Face goes for $190 for a one month supply but is said to drastically improve the skin’s appearance; reducing fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes and skin tightness.
Collagen injections have been performed since 1981 and are considered to be a very safe, non-invasive procedure, with the effects generally lasting about 4 or 5 months before another wrinkle treatment is needed. Average collagen injections cost $300, ranging into the thousands if combined with surgery, like a face lift. The collagen itself is either from human or bovine origin. It’s estimated that 3% of people injected with collagen will develop an allergic reaction (itching, swelling, redness) so doctors usually do a month-long trial on the patient’s arm before going through with the facial injection. You may have also heard of Botox injections, which were the big thing in Hollywood a few years ago – mostly because they were longer lasting and more dramatic than other available skin treatments. However, most people now prefer collagen because it’s a more natural look and less rigid.
There are other specially tailored products for wrinkles around the lips and eyes. Because the skin is so thin in these areas, they’re particularly susceptible to unpleasant lines and wrinkles. You can find Allure Magazine favorite, Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Recovery, Relastin’s Eye Silk, or Lancome’s Absolute Eye in most department stores. For contour lines around the mouth, try the Dr. Denese New York’s Perfect Pucker Line Filler with Pro-Peptide Factor, a celebrity favorite.
The human body ages and begins to show signs of this aging process as environmental factors contribute to wrinkles and sagging skin. Some people elect to go under the knife of a cosmetic surgeon but you do not have to be one of these people. Before you start thinking about cosmetic surgery you should consider some alternative methods for getting rid of those pesky wrinkles around your eyes and mouth. Creams and lotions can help stop the process and there are exercises you can do to tone up the face. Find out more by clicking here for more information:
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