subject: Get That Young Looking Skin Back [print this page] Today's antiaging wrinkle creams come with impudent publicity that promises age-defying results and wrinkle-free skin in just a couple of months. How much of this is true and how much is fantasy? the future will be the judge of that.
Compounds of pentapeptides play a major role in helping skin produce more collagen. When it comes to the suppleness of the skin, collagen plays a very important role. Therefore, a cream that increases levels of collagen has the same results as a filling shot. Nonetheless, there are no medical studies to prove that topical creams made up of pentapeptides can help build collagen under the skin.
Yet, the antiaging crusade doesn't stop here. Palmitoyl pentapeptide and argireline, two types of pentapeptides, are believed to increase the production of collagen and to relax the tensing motion of the muscles. Argireline producers say it has a similar effect to Botox. Injecting Botox into an area leads to the destruction of a protein that is responsible with keeping the muscles tensed in that area, which causes the wrinkle to form. Argireline basically blocks the action of that protein. In this case too, skin experts are skeptical.
Paradoxically, one of the most efficient antiaging product is rather old itself. Having been present on the antiaging creams market for more than 20 years, prescription retinoids are one of the best choices in this field. Not only do they contribute to the creation of collagen but also speed the shedding of dead skin cells and fade spots. Therefore the skin will look more youthful, plumper and wrinkle-free. However, the constant use of retinoids is a divisive concern in the skin care arena. Dermatologists alert that they can cause irritation, inflammation and that there are patients intolerant to retionoids. It is imperative to talk to a doctor before applying topical retionoids, especially since its effects during pregnancy is subject to heated debates. That is why expectant moms are advised not to use it!
The jury is still out on antiaging wrinkle lotions and creams. For right now, it is your call! Make your choice with care, balancing the pros and cons, and never give in to empty promises and unproven claims. Develop an antiaging skin care routine early in your life, your late 20s if possible, and be gentle to your skin. It won't be until much later that we will find out if today's antiaging products defied the passing of time and won the fight of eternal beauty.
