Alpha Hydroxy Acids in anti wrinkle creams became popular in the early 90's as a way to combat over exposure to the sun and elements in an ever-increasing, age-sensitive generation. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are found naturally in certain fruits and milk products, so it was believed they were safe due to their natural occurrence. Recent arguments have been that it is important that skin that has been exposed to acid peels, natural or not, is more sensitive to sun exposure and could increase the risks of skin cancers.
Wrinkles are a result of dry, dead skin cells that have shriveled and lost their plumpness. Alpha Hydroxy acid control methods remove the dead skin to give younger, new skin cells the chance to surface. These topical solutions take away the appearance of undesirable dead skin that natural aging has caused to lose its ability to lock in vitamins, elastin and collagen.
Repetitive facial gestures like squinting or pursed lips from smoking can cause smile lines or frown lines, forming a ripple effect over time that effects skin cells. Topical anti aging or anti wrinkle creams together with Alpha Hydroxy acids, may only be a short-term fix.
Basically, alpha hydroxy acids are an exfoliate, removing the outer, older, dead skin and making the underneath, alive skin cells surface, which do not show the finer lines that often first start to surface. Because some persons may be sensitive to the acid treatment, based on the ph of their skin, it may cause redness, blistering or itchiness, which may worsen the skin condition.
It is important to know whether this is a good method to chose for anti-aging creams or anti-wrinkle creams, based on the individual skin types. For somebody that already has dry skin, this could produce drier skin and cause more flakiness, when they may need a hydrating or moisturizing treatment instead. If you do not have a dermatologists suggestion to try alpha hydroxy acids, you may want to be sure that this is the proper method to try, instead of deep moisturizing treatments first.
There are many Alpha Hydroxy acid treatments that are sold in the form of microdermabrasion kits. These treatments remove the thin outer layer of skin with a chemical peel. The chemical peel is then followed with a neutralizer that will cease the acid action. This is then followed by either a moisturizer, anti aging cream or anti wrinkle cream depending on what product you choose.
This treatment will give the appearance of younger skin, but is only a temporary fix. Prices will vary with all products and the saying 'you get what you pay for' does not necessarily apply to skin care. It is best to do some research into what works best, perhaps taking into account things like testimonials. Remember to stop if there is any redness, flakiness or itchiness that lasts more than 2 or 3 days. - 16650
Wrinkles are a result of dry, dead skin cells that have shriveled and lost their plumpness. Alpha Hydroxy acid control methods remove the dead skin to give younger, new skin cells the chance to surface. These topical solutions take away the appearance of undesirable dead skin that natural aging has caused to lose its ability to lock in vitamins, elastin and collagen.
Repetitive facial gestures like squinting or pursed lips from smoking can cause smile lines or frown lines, forming a ripple effect over time that effects skin cells. Topical anti aging or anti wrinkle creams together with Alpha Hydroxy acids, may only be a short-term fix.
Basically, alpha hydroxy acids are an exfoliate, removing the outer, older, dead skin and making the underneath, alive skin cells surface, which do not show the finer lines that often first start to surface. Because some persons may be sensitive to the acid treatment, based on the ph of their skin, it may cause redness, blistering or itchiness, which may worsen the skin condition.
It is important to know whether this is a good method to chose for anti-aging creams or anti-wrinkle creams, based on the individual skin types. For somebody that already has dry skin, this could produce drier skin and cause more flakiness, when they may need a hydrating or moisturizing treatment instead. If you do not have a dermatologists suggestion to try alpha hydroxy acids, you may want to be sure that this is the proper method to try, instead of deep moisturizing treatments first.
There are many Alpha Hydroxy acid treatments that are sold in the form of microdermabrasion kits. These treatments remove the thin outer layer of skin with a chemical peel. The chemical peel is then followed with a neutralizer that will cease the acid action. This is then followed by either a moisturizer, anti aging cream or anti wrinkle cream depending on what product you choose.
This treatment will give the appearance of younger skin, but is only a temporary fix. Prices will vary with all products and the saying 'you get what you pay for' does not necessarily apply to skin care. It is best to do some research into what works best, perhaps taking into account things like testimonials. Remember to stop if there is any redness, flakiness or itchiness that lasts more than 2 or 3 days. - 16650
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