This critique of age defying skin creams explains the value of certain compounds. Independent scientists have found that most of the products on the market are not valuable, but that certain compounds are effective.

You see, most companies rely on our knowledge concerning beneficial ingredients when they start advertising a product. You might see something like “now with coenzyme Q10” on a product label or in a TV commercial.

If you do a little research, you will learn that coenzyme Q10 in a reduced form has been used to reverse wrinkling and sun damage. In one study, there was a 30% improvement after three months of use.

As many of you are aware, coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant. It is found in some of the better nutritional supplements.

In order for it to be effective when applied topically, it must be able to penetrate through the skin’s outer layers. In other words, the molecules must be reduced in size.

A label like the one mentioned above does not indicate if the reduced form is included in the product or not. There is also no indication of the concentration included in the product.

In order to do a scientific critique of age defying skin creams, we need to know if the manufacturers have used the right form and the right concentration of a beneficial compound. Most companies do not provide that information.

Some compounds are completely worthless. A good example is collagen. It is somewhat mind boggling that so many companies include this ingredient in their products.

Collagen is a protein that makes up the elastic fibers in one of the deepest of the skin’s layers. In order for it to be of any benefit, it would need to penetrate through 4 or 5 layers of keratinized cells. It cannot do that, because the protein particles are simply too large.

You may find that this critique of age defying skin creams is a bit different. Most reviewers rave about how wonderful a product feels going on or how good it smells.

The goal of this article is to help you evaluate the products before you buy them. Hopefully, that will help you save some money.

Practically any cream will feel good going on. How it smells makes no difference. Added perfumes can actually be detrimental, because they are common causes of allergic reactions.

When a scientist does a critique of age defying skin creams, he or she will pay no attention to things like added fragrances. They are considered “inactive” by most in the scientific community.

On the other hand, some research groups warn that artificial fragrances and even some natural ones can be toxic to the central nervous system. The safest thing to do is to look for a product that is free of added fragrances.

Other compounds that have been beneficial in clinical trials include the active form of a protein called keratin and certain polypeptide complexes. They have been shown to stimulate the production of new cells and fibers; basically rejuvenating the skin’s appearance.

While brief, I hope that this critique of age defying skin creams gives you something to think about. Read what the manufacturers have to say. Look at the ingredients and the scientific proof. Then make your decision.

Author Bio: Valerie Rosenbaum is an expert author on the topic of anti wrinkle skin care. After years of research, the skin care products she recommends use a proprietary blend of all natural ingredients in an anti-aging serum. To learn more visit her website www.DefendYourSkin.com

Category: Aging
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