Do you think creams reduce/prevent wrinkles?

[PoshPants]

I use a basic eye cream for moisture at night and Hylexin for dark circles during the day, I have been getting more lines And I wonder if I should upgrade to a "wrinkle fighting" eye cream

But I wonder if they actually work

I use an all natural night cream, the moisture cream is 90% all natural, the Hylexin isn't but it's a chemical to target that concern, which I can understand the science behind

but the science behind remove wrinkles?

THANKS in advance for helping

[jbug_4]

Not remove but hide. Moisture in general will plump up wrinkles and some stimulants will temporarily tighten, but not remove. If they removed than you wouldn't have to use the cream permanently. I have no idea about ones that stimulate collagen production, my bet is they don't really smooth wrinkles but plump them but the collagen production should help with other signs of aging.

[northknoxmomma]

I don't use any yet, but I am thinking it is time to. I do not use any lotions or products with chemicals on my skin, but I have a link to a DIY wrinkle treatment made with essential oils: http://www.herbsandoilsworld.com/the...ial-oil-blend/

[harmoni247]

Originally Posted by jbug_4 Not remove but hide. Moisture in general will plump up wrinkles and some stimulants will temporarily tighten, but not remove. If they removed than you wouldn't have to use the cream permanently. I have no idea about ones that stimulate collagen production, my bet is they don't really smooth wrinkles but plump them but the collagen production should help with other signs of aging.

This. I didnt even believe a cream could do this until I tried rosehip oil as a face moisturizer that is said to help wrinkles too (not a cream, but an EO) and I can see a big difference when I use the oil for a few days vs. when I get lazy about it. I really just needed a moisturizer, but reducing wrinkles is a plus. I know Im in a losing battle though. I have a small amount of native american in me, (my great great grandmother was 100%) and everyone going back to her in my family has BAD wrinkles, and those genes are very dominant in me...her picture looks like my twin, so I know Im doomed. I have deepset eyes that have always had wrinkles, and I started getting visible crows feet and the parenthesis around my mouth by the time I turned 20.

[danner]

What jbug said. I use hyaluronic acid which is a chemical (naturally occurring or man made) that binds moisture to it. I use it because my skin is dry. I don't worry about wrinkles so much but I do make sure my skin is hydrated and I use products with the most gentle ingredients I can. That's my wrinkle plan.

[Dory]

I don't. I'm 28, and I'm not paying $50+ for face lotion that can't defy genetics. My people stay youthful looking for a while, and then one day, wham! It all catches up anyway.

[JennTheMomma]

No. I think a healthy lifestyle with nutritious foods, exercise, and not smoking/etc are what helps. As well as genetics. Special things may hide it, but it won't take it away and you'd have to keep doing it to continue to hide it.

[MyLovely]

Nope, the most important factor IMO is to protect your skin from the sun and use good-quality face washes and moisturizers. Sometimes I'd really love to go to the tanning bed just once or twice, but I look at my peers who have been tanning since high school and they (23-25) look like they're 30.

[JustSomeChickVee]

Originally Posted by JennTheMomma No. I think a healthy lifestyle with nutritious foods, exercise, and not smoking/etc are what helps. As well as genetics. Special things may hide it, but it won't take it away and you'd have to keep doing it to continue to hide it.

yeah that.

[~*~Sunflower~*~]

I was living a healthy lifestyle, but when I was 30 my body started changing - age spots, lots of dryness,etc,etc. I started taking really good care of my skin & it paid off.

I think that there are numerous components to how your skin looks - part genetics, part nutrition, part lifestyle, part environment,etc -
I got lucky with genetics, and I do what I can with the rest. I make an effort to care for my skin - use facial scrubs, moisturize,etc & at 41 I still get carded & people tell me that my skin is glowing.

I also agree with kaleidescopeyes - I have been a faithful sunglass wearer for years & only have the tiniest little signs of age around my eyes. I see people in their 20s with a lot of lines around their eyes & they usually are people who don't wear sunglasses.