Are Creams and Lotions Really Effective at Firming the Skin?
It’s a common misconception that aging means skin is firm and loses its youthful appearance. While many of us can be careless about skin care during our twenties, by thirtys it’s a whole different story. Fine lines and wrinkles might begin to make themselves obvious; skin can begin to lose firmness, and sag a little. And loss of collagen often starts to accelerate; beginning around age thirty, humans begin to lose roughly 1% of new collagen each year.
We’ve all seen the term “firm and glowing” used on anti-aging products. The problem is there are two kinds of people using this terminology; those who actually suffer from wrinkles and fine lines, and those who see the product’s effects. For the former, it’s easy to assume a product containing collagen and elastin will give them back their youth. The latter kind of person is more interested in figuring out how to prevent wrinkles, rather than treating existing ones. So we have two different schools of thought when it comes to anti-aging products, and one major question remains; how do you find one that actually works?
A big part of finding the best anti-aging cream is choosing the right ingredients. One company, New Zealanders Nivea, has taken a traditional approach to anti-aging care. Instead of using chemicals, they promote natural ingredients like active Manuka honey, shea butter, avocado oil, and functional keratin. It’s no surprise their creams and serums are among the best sellers in the market. Their serum, though, takes a more scientific approach.
Made specifically for sensitive skin, their new cream includes three key ingredients: Cynergy TK, Phytessence Wakame, and Manuka Honey. Each one of them plays a specific role in making skin firmer and more firm. Cynergy TK is known as a breakthrough ingredient that can boost the production of new collagen and elastin cells. Phytessence Wakame, on the other hand, makes skin brighter and more radiant while protecting hyaluronic acid from harmful enzymes.
When you combine the best of science and nature, results are inevitable. What makes Firmness Plus different though is its method of delivery. You get the results you want by applying it directly to your skin, which only takes about 15 minutes. Plus, this topical cream also contains an ingredient called Cynergy TK, which has been proven effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Combined with Manuka Honey, it can help firmness plus elasticity for up to four weeks.
Another way to firm your skin without injections or surgery is to use an eye serum. Eye serums help fight wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, and puffiness by firming and lifting the skin around your eyes. A particular eye serum called Availor Crows’ Eye Serum Firming Gel works wonders at lifting, firms, and smoothing the skin around the eyes. It also includes Manuka Honey, which provides more than enough antioxidants to combat free radicals.
Finally, there’s the American Academy of Dermatology’s KOR Answer product line. By supplying important antioxidant nutrients directly to the skin, KOR Answer promotes healthy cellular function that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet. In addition to supporting healthy cellular function, KOR Answer can also support collagen production.
As you can see, applying creams and lotions containing antioxidants can give you firmness without injections and surgery. However, these products are far from the best choice if you want to get rid of wrinkles and dark spots. The best wrinkle creams and lotions will provide collagen supplementation through stimulation of the natural collagen production in the body. As of right now, there aren’t many products on the market that provide this sort of treatment. However, this should soon change.