Oct 18
2008Anti Wrinkle Wonder Creams that Use Retinol A
Filed Under (Marketing) by Julie Samtsonn on 18-10-2008
Tagged Under : Marketing
There are so many anti wrinkle treatments on the market today, claiming everything from being the fountain of youth to making you look like a movie star. Prices can vary dramatically and often the most expensive don’t give any better results than thew cheapest. There are prescription creams and over the counter creams. The products that contain Retinol, which is a form of Vitamin A, are available in both prescription and over the counter forms. But, to understand the way they work, you need to understand the forms of Retinoic acid or Tretinoin.
Wrinkles form as you age. It is a fact of life that none of us can escape. The formation of wrinkles occurs because of some other factors, also. Heredity, excess sun exposure and smoking can all encourage wrinkles. Anti-wrinkle creams actually work on the concept of removing the dry, dead outer layer of skin from the surface of your face and by making the underlying skin plumper, increasing elastin and collagen. Some forms of the cream also introduce antioxidants.
Retinoic Acid and Tretinoin, are FDA proven creams that are available by prescription and reduce wrinkles. There are numerous over-the-counter products sold in stores as well as the Internet that claim to include Retinol A. The FDA allows these products to be sold without prescription because they do not include enough Retinol A to require monitoring. Therefore, they are a milder application of the prescription treatment that are on the market. That is not to say they don’t still work, but it is important to know that these are not as strong as the prescription forms.
As well as this, there effects are only temporary, whether prescription or over-the-counter son once treatment is topped so do the effects. The levels of Retinoic Acid or Trtinoin from weakest to strongest begin with Retinyl palmitate (Vitamin A), Retinol A, Retinaldehyde and finally Retinoic Acid or Tretinoin (sometimes known as Retin A or Renova).
When you are taking a look at the active ingredient list on anti wrinkle creams, make sure you compare the content. Applications of Retinyl palmitate will not be equal to the Retinol A because the strength level is different. So take this into account when comparing prices.
With Retinoic acid, the over-the-counter process that is available may actually be a better solution for some consumers. The prescription levels can sometimes cause excessive redness and skin irritations in the prescription versions. If the reaction is chronic, the use must be discontinued immediately. So, by using the weaker forms of the cream a person risks milder symptoms and it allows the skin a gradual adaptation to the retinoids, from the Retinoic acid. Sometimes, the prescription has to be stopped and the consiumer must change to the over-the-counter remedies. You might decide to talk to a dermatologist and get the prescription strength. Either way, whichever choice you make, it is a proven anti wrinkle cream ingredient.
