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In its April 2006 issue, Marie Claire magazine consulted with a panel of experts in a review of the effectiveness of some of the latest cosmetic ingredients.
Dr. Cheryl Karcher, clinical instructor of dermatology at New York University Medical School, is quoted saying, "There are now over-the-counter alternatives for almost everything we offer in the doctor’s office. These products are not as strong as medical-grade versions, but they may be better for someone who wants to improve her skin without opting for more expensive dermatologic procedures."
I especially liked what the doctors had to say about peptides.
They allowed that some "may be able to help stimulate collagen production and prevent [the skin’s] breakdown when applied topically", and that "larger molecules called hexapeptides and septapeptides [e.g. acetyl hexapeptide-3 as found in LiftFusion and Avon Clinical Deep Crease] may inhibit the contraction of the tiny facial muscles that cause fine lines, but the jury is still out."
No doubt, they have seen some of the photos and statistics coming out of clinical trials. So they’re keeping open minds. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that they use some peptide products themselves!
Tags: anti-aging science, effective anti-aging ingredients, LiftFusion ingredients copper peptides
An example of an extreme skeptic, in my opinion, is Paula Begoun who has been nicknamed "The Cosmetics Cop".
Her best-selling book, Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter without Me is in its sixth edition. It’s a very handy guide to cosmetic ingredients. I refer to it often.
Paula was a makeup artist for many years and got so fed up with cosmetic company marketing tactics that she started writing her tell-all books about the industry.
She now has her own skin care line, appears on talk shows and writes a syndicated column named "Dear Paula".
Much as I admire her, I often take issue with the extremely negative tone of her product and ingredient reviews. It occurred to me that, had Paula lived in Columbus' time, she would have been active in the Flat Earth Society.
For example, in discussing copper peptide she allows that "there is research showing that copper is effective for wound healing." Then she adds, "However, wound healing is the result of many biophysical processes that have nothing to do with wrinkling."
I disagree.
Read more about effective skin care.
Tags: anti-aging science, effective anti-aging products, active copper
I think a healthy bit of skepticism is – well – healthy. However skepticism can be carried to extremes. And while it’s important to have an open mind to new ideas, that too can be carried to extremes. Then we call it gullibility. Somewhere between the extremes of total skepticism and unquestioning gullibility is a sensible and exciting place to live. Anti-aging science is progressing by leaps and bounds. When medical science can make tremendous strides against a degenerative aging disease like Parkinson’s,
why do people find it hard to believe that science can find a cure for the common wrinkle? On the other hand, it’s easy to get sucked in by cosmetic marketing hype. Remember that advertisers are selling “the sizzle; not the steak”. Few consumers would be attracted to ads in medical jargon with actual before and after photos. So the ads feature twenty-something models and promises of instant results. Accept the possibility of more effective anti-aging products. Do your research – or let Ageless-Beauty.com do it for you. Keep your expectations reasonable and you aren’t likely to be disappointed. Tags: anti-aging science, effective anti-aging products, Ageless-Beauty.com
If you go to the cosmetics counter of any department store or if you shop online on sites that list the ingredients of the products they sell, you are presented with a list of chemicals that look like they came right out of a chemistry book.
The first ingredient is usually water and you might want to ask why you pay so much for it in skin care products, but it does serve the purpose of being a solvent and moisturizer.
But the rest of the ingredients look Greek, although they are closer to Latin, and most people don’t have a clue what they are for.
I have tried to crack the code in my series of articles, titled Effective Skin Care Ingredients. On that page, you will find that I have added categories for different skin care products, such as moisturizers, sun blocks, skin re-growth products and more.
What I have tried to do is point out which ingredients actually do the job, which are in the product solely to make it feel rich and smooth and which add color or are preservatives.
I also point out strange combinations, where one or a group of ingredients actually counter the effect of the product: for example skin drying agents included in moisturizing products.
This is complicated by the fact that different companies tend to call the same ingredients by different names, probably in an attempt to make their product look more powerful or effective.
Skin care companies are trying to sell the sizzle, not the steak. They put beautiful models in their advertising to plant the notion that you too will look like that if you use their products.
My intention is to help you become a better shopper by knowing what to look for on the cosmetic label, so that you don’t waste your hard earned dollars on products that don’t work as well as they should.
You might be surprised when you learn that some very affordable skin creams are as or more effective than those costing $100 and up.
So if you want to become a better consumer and learn more about looking young as you age, visit the Skin Care Guide for more information.Tags:
antiaging skin care effective skin care antiaging
When I started this series of blogs, I said "I am much more interested in some of the newer products which include multiple anti-aging ingredients, like LiftFusion, Arbonne and Xeridian" than the "sample of top-selling mass-market lines" which Consumer Reports (CR) selected for its anti-wrinkle cream study.
For me, ingredients not only matter, but are the most important consideration when selecting an anti-wrinkle product. Not only that, but I want multiple effective ingredients in each product. The fact that various companies are beginning to provide just such products is very encouraging.
I’m not alone in my thinking.
Read Reactions of Well-Known Dermatologists.
Tags: Consumer Reports, wrinkle cream study, anti-aging ingredients
Not really; Consumer Reports (CR) just doesn’t work that way. I read the original CR report and thought, "OK, that all makes sense."
Then I started seeing the reports on the CR report.
One headline blared, "Most Wrinkle Creams Don’t Work … Consumer Reports Says". Another said, "Ingredients Didn’t Matter" according to CR. I won’t rehash the whole study here but just want to make some observations.
Read more about finding effective skin care products.
Tags: Consumer Reports, wrinkle cream study anti-aging ingredients
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