Another great antioxidant known as idebenone is in a league very similar to CoQ10, and as far as skin care goes, it looked a bit more promising than the other antioxidant.
Looks can be deceiving.
It is well known that those who take idebenone as a supplement can greatly enhance brain system, immune system and nervous system function.
What's better, when applied externally, idebenone can eliminate free radicals on and under the skin's surface. Yet and still, there is no research that supports the use of idebenone as a wrinkle reducer.
It's use in anti wrinkle creams have been a bit overblown and under documented. One can't say with any clarity as to if it does eradicate under eyes wrinkles or any other kind of facial wrinkle.
Yes, idebenone is extremely beneficial to the human body; however, just because something works well internally doesn’t mean it will do as well externally. By that logic, rubbing a tomatoes all over my face should be just as healthy as eating it.
Beg to differ!
With so many stops and starts in this arena, it would appear that finding the best anti-wrinkle creams out there is a bit of a challenge!
But, the eradication of wrinkles is a worthy pursuit, and as such, I will forge ahead!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
CoQ10 For Wrinkle Reduction
One of my girlfriends who's is on the hunt for the best wrinkle creams out there alongside of me, is also a cosmetologist. Not only is she a whiz with make up, she knows how to minimize the effects of aging with little tricks that can fool a camera.
However, as we have both stated, it would be so much better to get rid of winkles as opposed to try to figure out how to cover them up.
Since she was well aware of my diligent search for primo anti wrinkle cream ingredients, she decided to do a bit of research too.
Today, she forwarded me some information about an agent called CoQ10 that you may find helpful.
Now, to be sure, CoQ10 is an extremely powerful antioxidant, which I have been well aware of for years. It wasn't until recently however that I discovered that it has been purported to be a useful ingredient in wrinkle creams.
This confused me, since I know that CoQ10 has a molecular structure similar to Vitamin ,K. While it does fight free radicals and has helped people who suffer from diabetes Parkinson disease and angina, no one can say for sure if it is truly beneficial as an anti-wrinkle or under eye wrinkle cream.
So yes, CoQ10 may be good for the body, but may not do a thing for wrinkles!
However, as we have both stated, it would be so much better to get rid of winkles as opposed to try to figure out how to cover them up.
Since she was well aware of my diligent search for primo anti wrinkle cream ingredients, she decided to do a bit of research too.
Today, she forwarded me some information about an agent called CoQ10 that you may find helpful.
Now, to be sure, CoQ10 is an extremely powerful antioxidant, which I have been well aware of for years. It wasn't until recently however that I discovered that it has been purported to be a useful ingredient in wrinkle creams.
This confused me, since I know that CoQ10 has a molecular structure similar to Vitamin ,K. While it does fight free radicals and has helped people who suffer from diabetes Parkinson disease and angina, no one can say for sure if it is truly beneficial as an anti-wrinkle or under eye wrinkle cream.
So yes, CoQ10 may be good for the body, but may not do a thing for wrinkles!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Info About Wrinkle Cream Ingredients
To date, I am very gun shy about buying certain anti-wrinkle cream products -- I mean, it just seems as if there is a veritable wasteland of bad or ineffective wrinkle creams out there, and I want to be a bit more prepared in regards to what I am willing to buy.
Since I am a pharmacist by trade, I decided to try a different tact and explore viable products based on their ingredients.
One of the first ingredients up to bat is copper peptide, which can be found in many wrinkle creams.
This molecule, which is also called a complex peptide, contains copper. The peptide can encourage the body's own healing mechanisms as well as help wounds heal. It may aid tissue regeneration and in some cases, copper peptides, by themselves, can stimulate collagen production in the skin.
In my mind, the jury is still out on Copper Peptides. I know, for instance, that CP's have routinely been used to heal the skin after cosmetic procedures and often times, to counteract irritations caused by Retin-A.
However, since a wrinkle is little more than a fold in the skin and is not a wound, copper peptides may or may not be effective as a wrinkle treatment.
I'll have to see what I think in regards to copper peptides as I continue my research and will be sure to post my findings here in the weeks to come.
Since I am a pharmacist by trade, I decided to try a different tact and explore viable products based on their ingredients.
One of the first ingredients up to bat is copper peptide, which can be found in many wrinkle creams.
This molecule, which is also called a complex peptide, contains copper. The peptide can encourage the body's own healing mechanisms as well as help wounds heal. It may aid tissue regeneration and in some cases, copper peptides, by themselves, can stimulate collagen production in the skin.
In my mind, the jury is still out on Copper Peptides. I know, for instance, that CP's have routinely been used to heal the skin after cosmetic procedures and often times, to counteract irritations caused by Retin-A.
However, since a wrinkle is little more than a fold in the skin and is not a wound, copper peptides may or may not be effective as a wrinkle treatment.
I'll have to see what I think in regards to copper peptides as I continue my research and will be sure to post my findings here in the weeks to come.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Athena Seven Minute Miracle -- A review
Rather expensive, the Athena Seven Minute Miracle anti-wrinkle cream miracle clocks in at almost a hundred dollars. I sincerely felt that if this stuff costs so much it had to do what it said.
Taking a cue from the Deception and Hydroderm debacles, I made it a point to do a bit of internet research prior to purchasing the anti-wrinkle face cream. I discovered that Athena was a company in good standing, not only with the BBB but with customers as well. I felt less unsure about plopping my money down.
I tried what many said was the best anti wrinkle cream on the market and what can I say—-it worked.
When I put the Athena Seven Minute Miracle on my under eyes wrinkles and laugh lines it did tighten them and in exactly seven minutes.
There was, however, a problem — the Athena wrinkle cream left a white residue that was hard to manipulate. Now, the accompanying DVD says that if you apply Athena correctly that won't happen.
However, I noted that if I tried to put too little of Athena Seven Minute Miracle on, it simply didn't work as well.
They also claim you can wear it under or over make up, but makeup tends to clump in the area where Athena is applied. If one is going to use Athena, they have to so it sparingly and with no makeup—-something a lot of women will be at loath to do.
So while Athena Seven Minute Miracle did do what it said, it is far too messy and hard to apply. Besides, I want something effortless that provides a long-term cure, not a quick fix…
Back to the old drawing board.
Taking a cue from the Deception and Hydroderm debacles, I made it a point to do a bit of internet research prior to purchasing the anti-wrinkle face cream. I discovered that Athena was a company in good standing, not only with the BBB but with customers as well. I felt less unsure about plopping my money down.
I tried what many said was the best anti wrinkle cream on the market and what can I say—-it worked.
When I put the Athena Seven Minute Miracle on my under eyes wrinkles and laugh lines it did tighten them and in exactly seven minutes.
There was, however, a problem — the Athena wrinkle cream left a white residue that was hard to manipulate. Now, the accompanying DVD says that if you apply Athena correctly that won't happen.
However, I noted that if I tried to put too little of Athena Seven Minute Miracle on, it simply didn't work as well.
They also claim you can wear it under or over make up, but makeup tends to clump in the area where Athena is applied. If one is going to use Athena, they have to so it sparingly and with no makeup—-something a lot of women will be at loath to do.
So while Athena Seven Minute Miracle did do what it said, it is far too messy and hard to apply. Besides, I want something effortless that provides a long-term cure, not a quick fix…
Back to the old drawing board.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Blah! Deception Anti Wrinkle Cream Deceives
Today, I am a bit bummed out! I received my order of Deception anti-wrinkle cream, but unfortunately, I read some pretty bad reviews of the stuff prior to its arrival. I truly wished I had found this information out prior to ordering. Most people felt it didn't work for them and from what I understand, the better business bureau shows them to be in bad standing due to a large amount of unresolved complaints.
Well … that's just lovely.
I tried Deception anti-wrinkle cream anyway and I have to say, I understand why people are upset.
For one, the jar of Deception anti-wrinkle cream is small--really small--for forty bucks I expected something, well, a bit bigger. I only got 0.75 Ounces—what a jip!
Supposedly, the way the Deception anti wrinkle cream is supposed to work is via "Billions of light-refracting nano-prisms." These prisms are purported to deflect light, causing under eye wrinkles, facial wrinkles or crows feet to lessen to the naked eye--deceiving the eye so to speak.
I will say the Deception anti-wrinkle cream deceives all right--deceives people out of money.
The Deception cream smelled okay and went on smoothly, but I couldn't really see a significant change in my under eyes wrinkles or laugh lines. Very, very disappointing and hardly the best anti wrinkle cream on the market.
Next!
Well … that's just lovely.
I tried Deception anti-wrinkle cream anyway and I have to say, I understand why people are upset.
For one, the jar of Deception anti-wrinkle cream is small--really small--for forty bucks I expected something, well, a bit bigger. I only got 0.75 Ounces—what a jip!
Supposedly, the way the Deception anti wrinkle cream is supposed to work is via "Billions of light-refracting nano-prisms." These prisms are purported to deflect light, causing under eye wrinkles, facial wrinkles or crows feet to lessen to the naked eye--deceiving the eye so to speak.
I will say the Deception anti-wrinkle cream deceives all right--deceives people out of money.
The Deception cream smelled okay and went on smoothly, but I couldn't really see a significant change in my under eyes wrinkles or laugh lines. Very, very disappointing and hardly the best anti wrinkle cream on the market.
Next!
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Wrinkle cream reviews – A group project
Okay, so today I got a call from my Reunion Pal Becky and I am so glad I did--she just saved me a 100 bucks! You see, I almost went for the Hydroderm anti-wrinkle cream free trial figuring, well, it can't hurt. If they are willing to let me try their anti-wrinkle cream for free, it must work, right?
Well, thing is, it isn't a real free trial. Hydroderm only lets you get the free wrinkle cream offer if you sign up for some kind of membership plan. With the plan, they "offer" to automatically bill your credit card every month. The poor saps who don't read the fine print and order this wrinkle cream will be stuck with a nasty $90 dollar surprise in their bank account on a monthly basis.
Opting out is supposedly murder too, as they will continue to bill you for a couple of months, even after cancellation of the anti-wrinkle cream orders. My friend Becky almost found out the hard way but escaped the fate by being warned by an acquaintance who wasn't so lucky.
So, I decide not to risk the headache and to moved on to the next anti-wrinkle cream on my list, namely Deception.
Said to be one of the best wrinkle creams out there, it seems like an okay investment since it only costs around forty bucks. We'll soon see what Deception can do…
Well, thing is, it isn't a real free trial. Hydroderm only lets you get the free wrinkle cream offer if you sign up for some kind of membership plan. With the plan, they "offer" to automatically bill your credit card every month. The poor saps who don't read the fine print and order this wrinkle cream will be stuck with a nasty $90 dollar surprise in their bank account on a monthly basis.
Opting out is supposedly murder too, as they will continue to bill you for a couple of months, even after cancellation of the anti-wrinkle cream orders. My friend Becky almost found out the hard way but escaped the fate by being warned by an acquaintance who wasn't so lucky.
So, I decide not to risk the headache and to moved on to the next anti-wrinkle cream on my list, namely Deception.
Said to be one of the best wrinkle creams out there, it seems like an okay investment since it only costs around forty bucks. We'll soon see what Deception can do…
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Best Wrinkle Cream: The Hunt Goes on
So, today, I am on the lookout for the best wrinkle cream on the market and wonder how many frogs I will have to kiss before I find a Prince. I am hoping to get a bit lucky and land something fairly quickly, but I realize the law of averages are against me.
Even so, a woman can dare to dream!
I begin by looking up some of the bigger names in wrinkle creams like Dermitage, Hydroderm and Deception. I know about them because I see their advertisements everywhere. It made me a bit curious as to their effectiveness. I have my doubts though, since the pictures in the ads always look retouched to me, which says a lot about the company.
Deception Wrinkle Cream seemed the most cost effective with Hydroderm topping out at almost ninety dollars and Dermitage not far behind.
I figured I would do a bit of digging and research to find the best wrinkle cream amongst the three.
What I uncover will help me decide which to buy first as I try to locate an anti-wrinkle cream that works.
As the late, great Bogart used to say, "Here's looking at you kid!" and hopefully , that's what people will be doing when they see the new and improved me!
Even so, a woman can dare to dream!
I begin by looking up some of the bigger names in wrinkle creams like Dermitage, Hydroderm and Deception. I know about them because I see their advertisements everywhere. It made me a bit curious as to their effectiveness. I have my doubts though, since the pictures in the ads always look retouched to me, which says a lot about the company.
Deception Wrinkle Cream seemed the most cost effective with Hydroderm topping out at almost ninety dollars and Dermitage not far behind.
I figured I would do a bit of digging and research to find the best wrinkle cream amongst the three.
What I uncover will help me decide which to buy first as I try to locate an anti-wrinkle cream that works.
As the late, great Bogart used to say, "Here's looking at you kid!" and hopefully , that's what people will be doing when they see the new and improved me!
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