Anti Aging Skin Care Creams

Anti Aging Skin Care Creams - The Real Truth

If a company really has the best anti-aging skin creams, it should have documented research to back up its claims. If a company is going to charge hundreds of dollars for an anti-aging skin cream, they should be willing to fully disclose the ingredients, rather than using proprietary names. If you're like me, you want to know what's really in there, before you buy.

I've spent years evaluating different products, so that I could help people learn how to find the best anti-aging skin creams. I got started after reading several reviews from women who had serious adverse reactions. One woman's face was permanently disfigured by an anti-aging skin cream and I am sure that she is not alone.

You see, cosmetic companies are allowed to use practically anything in their products, especially if the manufacturer is located in specific countries. The US, for example, has very few regulations regarding the ingredients or complete disclosure of them. The EU has better standards and has banned many unsafe ingredients, which are still being used by US companies.

Sodium methyl paraben, for example, is banned by the EU, because it has de-pigmenting effects. In other words, it causes the appearance of lighter spots on the skin's surface. Not only is this a problem for your appearance, it also makes the skin more sensitive to UV rays from the sun. Companies in the US are still allowed to use the ingredient.

The most popular ingredients for anti-aging skin cream are sunscreens. You will see a number of creams and lotions, meant for daily use, that have SPF ratings ranging has high as 20. If you buy a product with an SPF rating, make sure that the sun-screening compound is not oxybenzone or benzophenone. They are derivatives of benzene, a known carcinogen. They have been shown in scientific studies to damage DNA strands, when the cells are exposed to UV rays from the sun, which makes them probably carcinogens. The evidence was published over two years ago, but the ingredients are still be used.

The best anti-aging skin creams do not have an SPF rating. It is not safe to rely on an anti-aging skin cream to prevent sun damage or skin cancer. Use common sense in the sun and wear protective clothing. Use a zinc oxide sun-block, on exposed areas, when you expect to be outside for extended periods of time. When the use of sunscreens became popular, they were rushed to the market, without first being fully evaluated for safety.

The best anti-aging skin creams for the body do contain vitamin B5, because it enhances the natural tanning processes. The ingredient is recommended for men to use on their faces on a daily basis, as it is also a natural anti-inflammatory and men tend to have problems with inflammation, due primarily to shaving.

When you are shopping for an anti-aging skin cream, there are many ingredients to look for, including wakame kelp. The best anti-aging skin creams are safe and natural. Just be sure to do a little research, before you buy.