Our physical appearance changes as we grow older. Visible signs of old age appear like lines, wrinkles in the face and dark circles around the eyes. People have searched for good anti-ageing creams that can restore the elixir of youth.
When we get older, skin loses its elasticity, dries out and gets wrinkled. The blood vessels in skin reduce and the dermis gets thinner so we lose the youthful glow and thus wrinkles appear. Replacement of old cells in the skin happens slowly in old age.
How to find out the best anti-ageing cream? Well, there is no definitive guide. Every cosmeceutical companies blow their own trumpet and proclaim they have the best anti-ageing cream. Do your homework before selecting your anti-ageing cream.
Reviews of anti-ageing creams can give you an idea not the anatomy behind your skin that can be best decided by you. The most excellent way to test anti-ageing cream is to use it once. Test the samples of anti-ageing cream that you believe in. Check the results and find whether your expectations are satisfied or not and get experts opinion or check reviews of anti-ageing creams and find which one is better for you. Don’t consider ‘flash in the pan’ cheap anti-ageing creams .Its better to consider brand names with good reviews that have proven track record over the years.
Good Anti-ageing creams can certainly make you look better but remember that they have different effects for different people. Consult a physician before using any of the skin care anti-ageing cream
Choosing the best anti-ageing cream for you?
The important factor to consider when selecting anti-ageing cream is present condition of your facial skin and skin profile
Oily skin = don’t use heavy anti-ageing creams with added oils.
Dry skin = Try heavier anti-ageing creams, they are prone to get wrinkles earlier
Dual (combination) skin = (both oily and dry cheeks), can consider eye creams or creams for dry areas
Sensitive skin = exfoliating anti-ageing cream not having scents or dyes
For more protection use sunscreen with high SPF rate
Reviews of few widely used anti-ageing creams
La Prairie Anti-Ageing cream cellular intervention complex:
Skin profile: combination skin
Pros:
Applied dark circles and those who have fragile eye zone and fights
Rejuvenate & refreshes skin and good reviews
Continuous usage of this anti-ageing cream masks fine lines & wrinkles
Leaves eye area soft and immediate effect
Cons: looks expensive but this is good if you can afford to buy it
Price: $175 – $220
Lanc”me anti-ageing cream:
Skin profile: They have wide range of products for all skin profiles like Lancome Aqua Fusion with SPF 15, Lancome Dual Finish Foundation, Lancome High Resolution, Lancome Re-Surface, and Lancome Renergie Intense Lift that have good reviews and voted well by users all over the world.
Lancome Renergie Intense Lift
Pros: This anti-ageing has unique anti-wrinkle effect makes skin smoother and increases skin texture. Good for every day use.
Cons: price which is always a drawback for quality products
Price: $70.00
Olay ‘Regenerist’ range:
Skin profile: all skin types
Pros: It acts gently in the skin, exfoliates and improves skin texture and has got some great reviews by users. Olay’s ‘Regenerist’ Eye Lifting Serum is one of the fast moving products. Olay Regenerist Continuous Night Recovery Moisturizer which has been recently launched seems to give a promised lift in the skin. Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher gently clears away dead skin cells, allowing moisturizers to work.
Cons: takes some time to show the changes in skin
Price: The product is highly affordable ($18-$20)
Elizabeth Arden products:
Skin profile: all skin except for sensitive skin types. They can use it after patch test for first 3 days
Pros: This is one of anti-ageing cream with most reviews; at times the reviews are harsh. Elisabeth Arden 8 Hour Skin Protectant, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide and Elizabeth Arden visible difference has good reviews by users and Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging cream has mixed reviews. It protects skin as well as repairing the effects of environmental pollution and sun damage and reduces fine lines and discoloration. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold are Ultra Restorative Capsules, Used at night they will maximize the skin’s natural protective mechanisms.
Cons: Many users’ report itches but that is their lackluster review is due to their skin sensitivity. They have a 2 month return policy.
Price: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Ageing cream Treatment Set for $150-200, Ceramide for 45$