subject: Does Skin Firming Lotion Work? [print this page] There is no simple answer to the question, "does skin firming lotion work?" It just depends on what is in the lotion. Some products make your skin very soft and smell lovely, but they can be more harmful than helpful.
Some are not harmful, but they don't firm the skin either. And there are a few that actually do work.
If you look at the causes of wrinkles and saggy skin, you'll find that it is the loss of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid that is the culprit. So, you say, I should use one of the many creams that contain those ingredients, right? Sorry, but no.
Collagen, hyaluronic acid or elastin applied topically does not penetrate into the skin and does not function the same way as those produced by the body.
The only way to regain lost collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid is to use a product that stimulates the body to produce them. There are a few ingredients found in skin firming lotion that are able to do this. CynergyTK and Phytessence Wakame are two of the more common ones.
There are also ingredients that you should avoid like the plague. For example, many creams contain mineral oil which actually clogs pores and causes dryness and irritation. Fragrance is another common ingredient that may actually cause cancer and can damage the nervous system.
Parabens can wreak havoc on the reproductive system and Dioxane is a known carcinogen and damages kidneys and the nervous and respiratory systems. Alcohol is found in many products and it actually dries out the skin and can accelerate age spots and discoloration.
When you ask "does skin firming lotion work?" you can confidently say yes. You just need to know what to look for and what to avoid.
If you were to just buy the first skin firming lotion you came across in the store, then the answer would probably be no. But with the proper knowledge you are now able to choose one that will work well for you.
