Considering a Prescription Wrinkle Cream? Follow More Reliable Tips Instead

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The only prescription wrinkle cream approved by the US Food and Drug Administration is a product called Retin A. Retin A was originally developed as an acne treatment and is still being used for that purpose in some cases. Most dermatologists avoid it, because it can do more harm than good.

Retin A is a synthetic form of vitamin A. When applied to the skin it can cause redness, peeling, itching, and other types of irritation. The natural form of vitamin A does not cause the side effects, particularly the type that is found in plants. Studies have shown that the natural form is just as effective as the synthetic version, if not more so.

Many people do not realize the role that nutrition plays in the skin’s appearance. Acne is typically accompanied by low levels of vitamin A and E circulating in the bloodstream. Vitamin A deficiency causes dryness and flaking. Low intake of essential fatty acids causes dryness and sagging.

Increased intake of antioxidants of various kinds (vitamin A is an antioxidant) helps protect against sun damage. Some antioxidants improve circulation to the skin’s cells, which would help reduce bags under the eyes and dark circles. So instead of shopping for a prescription wrinkle cream, what you really need to do is improve your nutritional intake.

Eat more fruits and vegetables, because of the antioxidants they contain. Antioxidants neutralize unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage is one of the primary causes of an aged appearance.

Take good nutritional supplements. Researchers have found that soy isoflavones, omega3 fatty acids from fish oil, grape seed extract, tea catechins, and lycopene from tomatoes improve the skin’s structure and firmness in three to six months.

Instead of buying an expensive prescription wrinkle cream, be sure that you are getting enough protein in your diet. The skin’s cells and fibers are made from amino acids. When you eat a protein-rich food, it is broken down by the body into its component amino acids. The best protein sources are fish like salmon, lean chicken and eggs.

Drink plenty of pure water. Invest in a purifier for your kitchen sink and one for your showerhead. Showering in chlorinated water dries out the skin and can cause other types of damage. Dry skin looks more wrinkled and less firm.

Instead of buying a prescription wrinkle cream, buy one that contains nutrients like bioactive keratin, the protein that is needed to build new skin cells. Studies have shown that creams containing it increase firmness by over 40%. Look for one that contains the antioxidant coenzyme Q10. Research shows that it reduces wrinkles by over 30%.

Find a product that contains wakame kelp extract, a rich source of natural vitamin A. If you look carefully, you can find creams that contain all of these and cost far less than you would pay for a prescription wrinkle cream. That’s what I call value for money.

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