What You Should Know About Wrinkle Cream
Some brands of wrinkle cream contain tretinoin, alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), beta hydroxy acids (BHA), glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, trichloroacetic acid, phenol, and Q10, among others. These are substances that could reduce the appearance of wrinkles and the solutions that contain them are claimed to be the best anti aging cosmetic treatments. The actions of these substances that could prevent wrinkles are discussed below.
Alpha hydroxy acids reduce cell adhesion in the top layers of the skin, thus promoting the renewal of the skin’s outer surface through exfoliation. Derived from food products, alpha hydroxy acids include glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, and tartaric acid. Glycolic acid is the AHA most commonly used in wrinkle cream because it has the smallest molecular size and thus better able to penetrate the skin for maximum effectiveness.
Beta hydroxy acids promote the shedding of the outer layer of the skin to encourage the emergence of a newer, younger-looking skin surface. BHA is basically the same as AHA except that BHA can penetrate oily skin better because it is lipid-soluble while AHA is water soluble. The BHA most frequently used in wrinkle cream and other cosmetic anti aging preparations is salicylic acid, which is produced from the protein phenylalanine through biosynthesis.
Another common ingredient of wrinkle cream is tretinoin. Tretinoin increases the production of collagen, a connective tissue protein which is the main component of the skin. It also promotes the renewal of skin cells. Mainly used for the treatment of keratosis pilaris, a condition also called chicken skin and characterized by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin, and acne vulgaris, tretinoin is the acid form of vitamin A.
Also known as trichloroethanoic acid, trichloroacetic acid is another wrinkle cream ingredient. It is an analogue of acetic acid and a common component of cosmetic preparations used for chemical peeling, tattoo removal, and wart treatment. By killing old skin cells, it encourages the generation of new skin cells. A smoother, younger-looking skin surface is the result as skin cells are regenerated.
Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, was used as an antiseptic in the 1800s. It prevents ultraviolet ray damage to the skin and is an exfoliant. Because it protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun and encourages the shedding of dead skin cells, it is a common ingredient of sunscreen solutions and many brands of wrinkle cream, as well as of hair dyes and skin lightening preparations.
Q10, better known in scientific circles as coenzyme Q10, is a vitamin-like substance which is vital for the normal function of cells. Present in every cell of the body, it is a potent antioxidant and plays a crucial role in the production of energy. It is a powerful component of wrinkle cream because it counteracts the damage caused by free radicals and protects the skin against ultraviolet rays, thereby reducing the occurrence of wrinkles and facial lines.
These are just some of the ingredients that can be found in wrinkle cream. There are many others. It is best to find out what the ingredients can do before deciding to use any particular wrinkle cream.
Author Jane Villardo writes about the nature, effects, and utilization of wrinkle creams. Jane offers advice on Botox and maintains a website about Botox cosmetics. For more information about Botox and anti aging creams pease visit botoxinjection-facts.com
