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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Finding The Cream Of The Crop In Wrinkle Creams

By Jen Hopkins

Shopping for wrinkle creams can be challenging. There are many products on the market promising miraculous results and the advertising can be overwhelming. You should consider a number of factors, such as age, location and budget, as well as what you really want your wrinkle cream to do for you.

Even the very young require the protection of a good skin cream in order to combat the elements that begin bombarding their skin as soon as they're born. Once a child gets exposed to the sun, the deterioration begins. The best strategy is to prevent wrinkles from occuring by addressing the issue of atmospheric contaminants from an early age. Sun exposure can have adverse effects on adults, as well, and a sunscreen just isn't enough. A thick, moist cream for the face and body should be applied regularly if you are exposed to the damaging rays of the sun too often. Smokers do even more damage to their skin and should quit smoking and invest in a high quality wrinkle cream. If you've reached the age of forty without previous wrinkle cream use, then you may need to consult a skin care professional to find a wrinkle cream capable of combating years of neglect.

Geographical location can strongly effect your skin, too. Living in high altitudes means you are living even closer to the sun. Low humidity means dryer skin. Take these factors into account and choose a cream that can combat these specific problems. Even those living in humid regions will need to apply a cream suited for that climate in order to keep the skin healthy.

A quality wrinkle cream can be obtained from a local big box store for as little as $20. Or you can splurge on "miracle creams" that can cost hundreds of dollars per container. But whatever you spend, be sure to pay attention to the list of ingredients. Avoid anything that contains alcohol, which, as a drying agent, is counterproductive.

A wrinkle cream is not going to transform you and take years off your face. For that, you need to see a plastic surgeon. Instead, manage your expectations. A good cream will protect you and help to minimize the effects of age, sun exposure and pollutants on your skin. As long as you keep this in mind, any quality cream that meets your own personal criteria will work for you.

Picking out the best cream for you requires a bit of research. Check out the ads, but also search the web for reviews and user comments. Then check the ingredients of the cream and search for any potential risks posed by those ingredients. Word of mouth is often the best way to hear about good wrinkle creams. Members of your own family may have similar skin issues, so ask them what they like and why. Consulting a professional for advice is also a good idea. Your local department store cosmetics counter is a good place to get the most up to date information on available wrinkle creams.

Merely applying a cream to your face may not be a viable solution, particularly if the cream is merely one part of a larger face care regimen. Many companies offer complete programs for facial care and the success or failure depends on sticking the the entire program. This can be expensive and time consuming. It is up to you to decide whether you are willing to invest that kind of time, effort and money in such a program. Alternatives are available, from national brands like Ponds and Nutragena, and they are typically less expensive but still quite effective.

What is the best wrinkle cream? It is one that works on your face. It is one that is best for your age and location and budget. Remember "best" is a relative term and what is the best for one may only be good for another. Do you research. Here's to a face and body glowing!

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