Monday, June 25, 2007

Kinetin Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Kinetin (N6-furfuryladenine) Kinetin, or N6-furfuryladenine, is one of the few ingredients that left me with a huge question mark after my research. This is because the powerful natural antioxidant has been shown to significantly reduce damage caused by free radicals. Reducing free radicals has been shown to help an individual look younger.

A plant hormone, Kinetin can provoke cell division and aid in cellular growth and differentiation, a process that would be an essential anti wrinkle component.

But does this translate into being useful in a topical anti wrinkle cream?

I can't honestly say.

Some studies seem to indicate it could be beneficial in facial creams or under eye creams, but long term testing hasn't been done, leaving the collected data inconclusive. If I routinely plunk down good money for the best anti-wrinkle cream on the market, I don't want to deal in hypotheticals. I want to be assured it works.

Who knows how beneficial Kinetin may be if ingested, but as far as topical applications go, it may not be helpful at all.

In regards to my search, I want to find anti-wrinkle cream ingredients that are certified and proven to assist in the fight against aging.

For now, I can keep an eye on the progress of Kinetin while I continue to look for the best wrinkle cream products and ingredients available in the here and now.