Skin care creams often claim amazing properties with solutions to every skin problem across the gamut. Anti-aging creams advertise that they can stop breakouts, eliminate acne scars, treat stretch marks, cure rosacea, eliminate age spots, and get rid of wrinkles. The truth is that skin care creams can help skin look years younger, but don’t believe in all the hype. While, skin care lotions cannot be counted on to treat scars and age spots, creams are effective on dry, itchy skin, rashes, and razor bumps. Most skin care creams do little in terms of reducing the signs of aging, however, some anti-aging creams can be quite effective. The key is to know what to look for.
Skin Care Cream Tips
Wrinkles form because skin losses it’s flexibility namely a loss in collagen and elastin. Certain products can help restore lost collagen. Look for an anti-aging cream that contains vitamin A, also known as a retinoid. While not as effective as dermal injections like BOTOX Cosmetic or Restylane, retinoids can greatly diminish the look of fine lines. Don’t expect results that are on par with plastic surgery, but retinoid-based facial creams can take a few years off the clock.
For reducing redness, skin care creams with anti-inflammatory ingredients like aloe vera can be helpful. Additionally, skin care lotions that contain sun block can help reduce redness and sun damage. Research has found that it’s the sun’s UV rays that penetrate the skin causing wrinkles, age spots, and uneven skin to form over time. While a good skin care cream may not be able to completely eliminate wrinkles or age spots, a good cream with sun block can help prevent wrinkles and sun spots from forming. However, be careful not to over do it. Over-moisturizing skin can cause pores to clog, which can actually lead to oily skin and further breakouts.
Alternatives to Skin Care Creams
Skin cares creams are great, but they are really just there for skin maintenance. For results that can truly transform problem skin, non-surgical spa treatments can really get the job done. Facial peels and microdermabrasions can exfoliate skin and stimulate natural collagen growth. IPL Photofacials might be the best high tech alternative to creams. Whereas creams only claim to help with rosacea, age spots, and wrinkles, a Photofacial can make an actual difference. IPL uses intense pulsed light to penetrate skin and stimulate healthy collagen. However, be careful with anti-aging spa treatments if you are already using a product with a retinoid. Vitamin A makes skin very sensitive to light and can cause damage burning if used improperly.
Find out more about the best Anti-Aging Products offered at your local laser clinics and medspas.