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On Anti Wrinkle Creams with Celebrity Endorsements

vrosenbaum — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:15:51 +0000

Expensive celebrity-endorsed anti wrinkle creams are being advertised on television and in glossy magazine ads. The question in most people’s minds is whether or not they really work.

The skeptic will assume that they don’t, while the hopeful person will give them a try. No matter who you are, you will be pleased to know that some of the compounds included in these products are effective.

You just won’t find the effective ingredients at the right concentration in all of the heavily advertised products. Those companies are counting on you to buy because you admire the celebrity spokesperson. They have no evidence to support their claims.

What you want to look for … Read Full Article

Over-the-Counter Anti Aging Skin Care Products

vrosenbaum — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:05:42 +0000

Dermatologists often compare the effectiveness of over-the-counter anti aging skin care products to the effectiveness of Retin-A, the only prescription anti-wrinkle cream. Until recently, there was no comparison.

Nothing worked as well as Retin-A for people who could get beyond the unwanted side effects. Those include redness, itching and irritation. Burning is yet another side effect many people experience. The burning is usually the hardest for people to deal with.

They may be able to deal with a little redness or even some itching, but burning is another issue entirely. It’s painful. The natural reaction is to want to rinse it off as quickly as possible.

No one is sure why Retin-A … Read Full Article

Natural Way to Tighten Skin – Increase Collagen & Elastin Production

vrosenbaum — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:02:41 +0000

There aren’t many natural ways to tighten skin. While exercise can tone muscles and building muscle can stretch out the skin’s layers to the point of causing stretch marks, exercise does not contribute to the production of collagen and elastin fibers or stimulate other processes that would improve the skin’s firmness.

Exercising is good for your body in many ways. It can help to improve the skin’s health and appearance by balancing hormonal levels and perspiring can help to keep the pores clean. But, if you want to improve the skin’s tightness, what you really need is an anti-aging cream. Luckily, some of the best ones contain only naturally occurring ingredients. … Read Full Article

People Rate Anti Aging Creams in Their Own Way

vrosenbaum — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:03:18 +0000

A person with sensitive skin might rate anti aging creams differently than someone without sensitivities. A person with an oilier complexion would likely see fewer results than someone with excessive dryness. Those are just a few of the things that set us apart.

We are all humans and share many things in common. Yet, there are many differences due to things like sex, genetics or lifestyle.

A woman with excessive dryness that starts using a good moisturizer will see a significant improvement in her skin’s appearance very quickly. Excessive dryness is one of the causes of wrinkles and sagging.

When we are young, there is a large amount of moisture in all … Read Full Article