Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Wrinkles Beware - Anti Aging Skin Care Tips

By Ellen Jones

Everyone ages and, as we age, certain things become problems. Some of us lose our hearing or our sight. Most of us begin to slow down and tire out easily. All of us, though, are bound to develop some sort of skin problems.

Wrinkles are an especially big problem as we age. There are many reasons why wrinkles form, but the biggest are too much sun exposure and not enough nourishment or hydration. So, those that spend a lot of time enjoying the sunshine tend to take a penalty for it, as they age.

While some people don't mind wrinkles, many can't stand them. In fact, many people are willing to try any means necessary, sometimes including surgery, to get rid of those pesky wrinkles once and for all. One of the most common things that such people try, long before resorting to surgery, is wrinkle cream. Unfortunately, not every wrinkle cream works for every person.

There is a lot of debate as to how well wrinkle creams work. A lot depends on the individual cream. There are two primary types of wrinkle creams, though. The first, and arguably the best, actually nourishes the skin. It makes the skin healthier and, therefore, gives it a healthier appearance. Healthy skin is strong skin, after all.

Then, there's the second type of wrinkle cream. This anti aging skin care product is really more of a patching product. It's good for a spur of the moment event where a person wants the fast appearance of clear skin. It's designed, much like makeup, to simply cover up a person's wrinkles, not to actually revitalize the skin.

Creams and lotions are not the only anti aging skin care products out there, though. In fact, there are many to choose from including Botox injections. Botox injections can really give the skin a more revitalized look. They do that by stretching the skin and making it look fuller and less droopy.

If everything else fails and you don't mind some expense and risk, you can try cosmetic surgery. The surgery will remove a portion of skin on your face and tighten the rest, making sure that it doesn't sag or droop at all.

So, there are many options out there for wrinkle removal. Anti aging skin care can be a complicated matter. It's important to look at the pros and cons of each wrinkle removal option carefully before you choose one. Some are more temporary than others and some are also more costly, so choose the one that works best for your needs and enjoy a healthier, younger look.

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