Do Anti-Aging Cosmetics Really Work?

Posted: Jul 22, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Everywhere you look there is another ad for anti aging cosmetics. There are anti wrinkle creams, anti aging make-ups, and even age defying lipstick! Because of they are anti aging products, they cost more than regular cosmetics, but are they worth it? Do they really help slow the aging process of your skin?

There are products on the market that are effective in reducing the signs of aging such as wrinkles and dry, flaky skin. However, unless you get these products by prescription there are no FDA regulations on them.  In other words, if your doctor prescribes the product and you get it in the prescription strength then you are getting what you asked for.  Over the counter products that claim to contain ingredients such as Retinol legally have to contain that ingredient, but they do not have to tell how much is in the product. As a result, the product may actually contain very little of the ingredient that they are using as the selling point.  


As far as over the counter anti aging cosmetics, they do not have to be approved by the FDA. So there are no regulations to what the cosmetic companies can claim. No one will check the promises they make to ensure that they are true. So the consumer needs to shop smart and get real feedback from others who have used the product.  

Anti aging ingredients work the best when they are used in heavier products such as creams. By using a good face cream in the evening before bed you will provide your face and neck with a good source of rich moisture that it can absorb throughout the night.  In the morning, use a good lightweight moisturizer underneath your makeup. This is very important no matter what type of makeup you use. Makeup is naturally drying and so having a good, moist face at the beginning will help to prevent your face from drying out and keep the wrinkles from showing through.  

Possibly the best anti aging makeup that you could use is a high quality foundation. By giving your face a good base of moisturizer and a high quality foundation, almost any makeup will look good. You do not need to spend the extra money for age defying lipstick, eye shadow and blush if you have a good foundation.

So here is the bottom line on anti aging makeup. It isn't the makeup that makes the difference. It is how you care for your skin before you put on the makeup. Make sure you use a good quality night moisturizer every night and a lightweight moisturizer during the day. You don't have to spend a fortune on specialty makeup to look younger. Just keep your skin hydrated and it will look youthful all day long.

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