Anti-aging _ The rejuvenation of the skin

There are some skin care products that claim to smooth out wrinkles. Some of these may work in a limited way. For instance, moisturizers can be one of the most effective ways to manage drying, older skin. Petroleum jelly is one of the best around, especially when it is put on after a bath or shower. It will seal the moisture in the skin. If you do not want to use it, especially on the face, there are some moisturizers that contain water that may be a better choice

Exfoliates can improve the appearance of your skin, because it is a moisturizer that removes the dead skin on the surface of your skin. This works especially well on rough skin, since it smooths out the skin and can make you look younger.

There are many cosmetic treatments out on the market that you should look at with a wary eye. The FDA does not regulate these products, so they do not have to have any scientific basis for their claims. The products that claim to reduce wrinkles are a very big business. Many customers pay a lot of money for these cosmetic treatments, even though they really do not do any good. You will have as many wrinkles as you would have if you had not used the product.

If a product is making a medical or health claim, then they have to report to the FDA. It is only when a cosmetic claim is being made that there is no oversight. That means that beauty products treatments can make whatever claims they want, and the consumer has no way of knowing if it is true or not. Most of these products will not do any harm, you will just not get the effect that you are looking for. Obaji treatment is a very popular treatment that people say has helped with reducing their wrinkles and acne.

Redtinoids are topical Vitamin A drugs that may reduce wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. It can take a minimum of 3 months to see any results, but typically it can take up to 6 – 12 months to see any improvement. Retinoids can cause skin dryness, so it is recommended that you start using them only every other night, and then working up to nightly applications. You must make sure to wear a sunscreen, because retinoids make your skin very sensitive to the sunlight.

Cosmeceuticals
There are a few cosmeceuticals that may be able to both protect against aging skin, and reduce the number of wrinkles and aging spots that you already may have. They can be especially useful as a face treatment.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are not regulated by the FDA, but the FDA has issued guidelines for their use because they can irritate the skin, and make the skin more prone to irritation from UV rays. AHAs are made from various fruits, but they should only be used if the product has an AHA level of 10% or less and a pH of 3.5 or more. The FDA has given approval for cosmetologists or skin aestheticians to use glycolic acid at 30% (at the most) and only for a short time, with proper follow-up. Only medical doctors can  use AHAs that go higher than 30% for this dermatology treatment.

Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) can help with acne. If the product says that it can help get rid of wrinkles, there has not been any proof to this. Also, only for the acne medications is the amount of BHA given. It does not have to be given if they are making an anti-wrinkle claim, so there is no way to know how much is in the product.

Vitamins (especially vitamins A, C, and E) and antioxidants can also be helpful to the skin. Vitamin C has been shown to smooth out the skin and reduce wrinkles. Some antioxidants may also reduce wrinkles, age spots and rough patches, but it may be that a combination of antioxidants works better than just using one.

Growth factors can work, but there is no way to know if a particular product will work and it can be very expensive to use. You can definitely feel as though you are being taken to the bank. There has been at least one study done that seems to prove that growth factors can have anti-aging effects