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Senin, 19 Maret 2012

Cream or Serum Anti-Aging Moisturizers?

By Betty Benson


Manufacturers are ever improving their ways of bringing younger-looking skin. Anti-aging creams are variations of moisturizers and are the most common form of anti-aging products.

Serums are more recent creations that are simpler versions of the more advanced products for skin care. Creams and serums are available at different prices.

Creams are designed to bring moisture back to skin that has been affected by the sun and environment. No longer the big generic jar on your grandmother's dresser that went on the whole body from face to toes, today's anti-aging creams are specially designed for the face and neck.

Creams also come in formulas that are suitable for dry, oily or combination skin types. Selecting the right cream for you is significant. Retinal - the Vitamin A derivative - is found in creams at all price points.

Naturally the more expensive creams have a larger amount of retinal A than the lower-priced products. Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and grape seed oil are also popular additives in anti-aging cream moisturizers. SPF is needed for the day creams only.

Serums are getting much attention in the anti-aging market for their claims of faster, visible results than creams can deliver. Anti-aging serums contain both vitamin A and protein derivatives.

It's the delivery of peptides that are rapidly absorbed into the skin that gives the notable changes. Peptides act on the collagen levels, which make the skin appear fuller and cause wrinkles to be less apparent.

For serums to take effect, continuous use is required. Erratic use of serums won't sustain visible results. Generally, serums are pricier than creams.

Some serums have a two-step process compared with cream that you simply apply to the face. Argireline is an alleged ingredient that serums contain that is said to bring Botox-like results.

Argireline relaxes the muscles, causing wrinkles to lessen. Serums which have large amount of argireline claims a very visible reduction of evidences of skin aging. Argireline also reverses skin photo aging.

The choice of creams versus serums for anti-aging skincare is largely an issue of cost and ease of use. Some people get the most out of it by using a serum first until visible effects are observed, then switching to creams for maintenance.

If that works for you, then you're able to save money by having that combination regimen. Serums can be incorporated back into your skincare regimen at times to maintain its effects.

You can do your own test to compare both preparations. Apply serum to your skin for a month and have yourself photographed to show the results. Then switch to a cream for the next 30 days and take a photo of the skin. Compare these closely to see whether serum or cream is the best anti-aging skincare product for your skin, your budget and your daily cosmetic routine.




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