Botox is Not Better Than Most Wrinkle Creams
May 21st, 2007Many people put a variety of wrinkle creams (or shall we say anti-wrinkle creams) on their face each day; and each day, they hope they look younger and less wrinkled. However,it’s really hard to enjoy the summer or anything outside without worrying about what the weather is doing to your skin. There are a few things you can do to lessen the worry, and make sure your wrinkles stay under control.
It was once thought that sunlight (Ultraviolet (UV) light can speed up aging, by causing wrinkles and/or rough, blotchy skin. If you look at people who live in warm/sunny climates, you might notice that they have more wrinkles or uneven pigmentation in their skin, but is the sun really the problem?
Recent research reveals that this isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, people in sunny climates might actually fare better than those in rainy climates. It’s a fact that few people know, but a fact, none the less. However, if you did not grow up with natural wrinkle protection for the sun, you might want to limit the time you spend sun tanning, and wear a hat as needed. While outdoors, you should always use sunscreen even in cloudy weather (and especially in the winter). Sunscreen is not the best anti-wrinkle cream, but it will keep the skin moist and prevent further damage.
You should choose a sunscreen with a protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, and it should block both UVA and UVB rays. There are some other things to consider when choosing sunscreen because if you’re not careful, you might end up with something that does more harm than good to your skin. Sunlight actually provides our bodies with a necessary amount of Vitamin D, so don’t hide from it completely!
As I said before, use of moisturizers is necessary to keep the skin plump. When dry, the skin shrivels and tightens, which is where the wrinkles get their shape. If you use an anti wrinkle cream and keep the skin is moist, it can quickly recover from unsightly wrinkles - or at the very least, the wrinkle cream will mask the tiny lines and creases created when the skin was drier.
Those who smoke will be disappointed in this next fact. Although, I would be surprised if they didn’t already know it. According to the Mayo Clinic “Smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of your skin. It also damages collagen and elastin, fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. As a result, skin begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely.” If you’re going to smoke, you are also going to have to use the best anti wrinkle cream money can buy!
Some people turn to Botox injections when they find that their wrinkle creams are not working so well anymore. In my opinion, Botox should be a last resort, not just something else you can try. Botox is a drug derived from Botulinum Toxin A, which is a deadly poison produced by Clostridium Botulinum - the bacterium that causes botulism. If you’re desperate, go ahead and try it, but know that it is very expensive, and you will have to get more than one treatment, as Botox treatments also wear off after while. How many times do you really want to put bacterium in your face!
You might want to consider another fact. If your natural lines can no longer move, do you think you might get more lines in other (more unnatural) areas of your face?
I still prefer to use anti-aging wrinkle creams for relief of lines and wrinkles. They are really better than botox (in my opinion), and with a wrinkle cream, you can put it all over your face, and it won’t paralyze the face in any particular area. The wrinkles become invisible when the wrinkle cream plumps the skin and takes the shadows away.
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- Evelyn Grazini