The question that we all have is, do they work? That often depends on the specific ingredients of the cream and how long you use them. Because these over-the-counter (nonprescription) wrinkle creams aren't classified as drugs, they're not required to undergo scientific research to prove their effectiveness.
If you're looking for a face-lift in a bottle, you probably won't find it in over-the-counter wrinkle creams. The benefits of these products are usually only modest at best. That has been my personal experience. But, when you use a cream or lotion with the right ingredients in them and combine it with a healthy diet, plenty of rest and water, then you will get results.
After becoming a mom in my thirties, I lost some of my skin's elasticity due to many sleepless nights, a poor diet, lack of drinking water & replacing it with coffee and canned sodas. Not healthy at all! My skin looked awful and that is when I decided to do something about it. I started eating healthier meals, drinking plenty of water and combined this with a great skin cream. Beauty can only be effective if you take care of the inside as well as the outside.
One facial cream that has excellent ingredients is Ageless Derma Stem Cell and Peptide Anti Wrinkle Cream. It incorporates an apple stem cell extract called PhytoCellTec that has demonstrated 100% effectiveness in measurably reducing facial wrinkles.
Combining seven scientifically proven anti-aging ingredients into one product, Ageless Derma Stem Cell and Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Cream eliminates the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improves the firmness and elasticity of skin, removes crow’s feet and re-energizes skin for a smoother, firmer and younger look.
Each of Ageless Derma Stem Cell and Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Cream’s special ingredients has undergone rigorous scientific testing that demonstrates its ability to make dramatic improvements on aging skin.
Argireline®
Argireline reduces the depth of wrinkles in the face, especially in the forehead and around the eyes, by attenuating muscle contraction. In one study, 10 healthy women applied a 10% Argireline cream twice daily for 30 days. At the end of the study, their wrinkles had decreased in depth by an average of 27%, with some women seeing a 50-60% decrease in the depth of wrinkles.
Coenzyme 10
Coenzyme 10 is an antioxidant that is found naturally in the body. It helps the skin to retain moisture and prevents damage to collagen and elastin production.
Matrixyl 3000
This product improves skin tone and elasticity. 23 volunteers aged between 39 and 74 applied Matrixyl 3000 to half of their face twice daily for 2 months. On the other half of their face, they applied a placebo cream. The skin that received Matrixyl 3000 showed a significant decrease in wrinkle density, depth, volume roughness compared with the placebo cream.
PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica
PhytoCellTec™ uses the stem cells of a rare Swiss apple famed for its longevity – the Uttwiler Spätlauber – to improve the longevity of human skin cells, protect the skin from UV damage, and assist genes that repair DNA. This anti-wrinkle treatment was evaluated in a study of 20 volunteers between the ages of 37 and 64. The cream was applied twice daily to the crow feet around the volunteers’ eyes, and every subject involved in the test showed a significant and visible decrease in wrinkle depth by the conclusion of the study.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate appears naturally in the skin and plays a vital role in maintaining water balance and the integrity of the skin’s barrier function. As we age, the natural levels of sodium hyaluronate in our skin decline, leaving the skin dry and vulnerable. Sodium Hyaluronate 1% solution combats this by drawing in moisture and increasing the skin’s moisture-holding ability, giving the skin a soft, smooth feel.
Syn®-Coll
Syn®-Coll is an effective and needle-free alternative to collagen injections. This product is a small peptide that mimics that body’s mechanisms to produce collagen. In in vitro testing, Syn®-Coll increased collagen synthesis by 119%, and when applied as a cream twice daily by 60 healthy volunteers, wrinkles saw a 350% improvement after 84 days compared with the placebo cream.
Vialox Powder
Vialox Powder significantly reduces muscle contraction as an injection-free alternative to Botox. Volunteers who used a cream containing the powder twice daily saw up to 49% reduction in wrinkle size and 47% reduction in skin roughness after 28 days.
Even celebrities, who have access to any skincare product they wish, depend upon PhytoCellTec to maintain their luminous complexions. According to Vogue magazine, film stars such as Julianne Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Helen Mirren all enjoy the dazzling results of using the apple stem cell extract.
This cream is fairly new to me, so in the short time that I have had it, I noticed how smooth it goes on and contains a great moisturizing quality. It is not greasy, so my skin absorbs it quite well. I have a combination of oily and dry skin & so far I enjoy this product. The cream itself is white and goes on clear. It's easy to apply with the flat surface press pump.
I received the product mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.