Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Facing The Facts: Selecting An Effective Wrinkle Cream

By Jen Hopkins

When looking for an effective wrinkle cream, first determine the facial area you want to pinpoint. It could be smile lines that have you frowning, crow's feet that make you want to wear sunglasses on a cloudy day, or lines on your forehead that keep you from concentrating on anything but annoying wrinkles. Once you've determined which part of you face needs some attention, then you can select a wrinkle cream customized to deliver results right where you need it.

Through eating, laughing, smiling, and other daily activities, your mouth gets used and abused. For all its hard work, it deserves some special attention. If lines around the mouth is your wrinkle issue, look for a product that contains ingredients designed for plumping.

Collagen is an important ingredient to look for because it is effective even when not injected! In reality though, anything very rich in moisture is going to do wonders in terms of anti-aging, specifically around the mouth to make the existing lines much less noticeable.

If the lines and creases in the forehead are your biggest problem area, then quit worrying! Again, a good rule to follow is that anything moisture rich is a good idea. Be careful not to choose anything too heavy though because you donat want to trade the lines for breakouts.

For a smoother look for the skin on your forehead, look for ingredients designed to fill in creases. Collagen, elastin, and any antioxidant are key words to look for on the ingredient list. Also creams that contain ingredients designed to stimulate cell regrowth and vitamin E are a good pick.

Eyes are put under a lot of strain. No wonder wrinkles tend to appear in this area. The eye area tends to be a double whammy. Many people are hit with both crow's feet and dark, puffy circles. Luckily, many products are also designed to combat both issues.

Ingredients mentioned above will be beneficial in this area but a much more specific ingredient to look for is retinol. A form of vitamin A, retinol is an anti-oxidant that can reduce the darkness around the eye area as well as serve as a filler for the lines surrounding the eye.

When combatting wrinkles, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. Specifically targeting each area of concern is key in selecting a wrinkle cream that will be most effective for you. Customizing the treatment to meet the unique needs of each area of your face will help you not only decrease the appearance of existing wrinkles, but also help you be proactive and prevent more wrinkles from forming. - 15683

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