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Health News - Aging
Saturday, 11 October 2008

Some people swear by Botox injections as a wrinkle treatment. Others prefer treatment methods that do not involve the risks and toxins that come with Botox. Consumers have several options available to them when it comes to Botox alternatives including antiaging wrinkle cream products. If you are wondering what the top anti aging skin care options are, read on and find out.

Collagen

Often referred to as derma fillers, collagen is a natural protein that is made by your skin that eases and smoothes out wrinkles and wonderful lines. As your skin ages and is attacked by free radicals, the amount of collagen in your skin begins to decrease and skin loses its elasticity and firmness, which causes wrinkles and lines to form. Another natural component made by your body is Hyaluronic Acid. This is also included in many collagen fillers. These components come from humans as well as bovine sources.

Microdermabraision

This is a non-surgical process that doesn't use the standard chemicals or laser beams to eliminate the signs of aging. Microdermabraision uses aluminum oxide micro crystals blown across the skin to make the surface of the skin feel smooth while looking youthful and renewed. The whole treatment costs around $200. Best of all, it doesn't take more than an hour so you can fit it into busy schedules simply.

Retinoic Acid

Also known as vitamin A, retinoic acid is a greatly effective ingredient in the fight against wrinkles with a cream. There are weaker strengths available in the form of over-the-counter products, but the most effective strengths require a doctor's prescription. This type of cream treatment is cost-effective and successful at making skin look younger, so it is precisely worth a try.

Laser Resurfacing

This is one of the newest wrinkle treatments available on the market today. Also known as lasabrasion or a laser peel, laser resurfacing uses light beams in a short pulsing motion that is focused directly onto the wonderful lines and wrinkles. The skin itself is removed one layer at a time at it is an highly precise machine. This treatment is ideal for treating the skin on your forehead, around your mouth, and even your eyes. When you compare it to Botox, it has less risk involved and no toxic substances.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)

AHA is an economical alternative to many of the other chemical wrinkle treatments. It removes the dead surface layers of your skin in order to disclose the renewed and youthful skin hidden underneath. It commonly causes considerably less than $100. These chemical peels, when compared to anti aging creams can cause redness and other side effects on the other hand.

Anti-Aging Creams

A wide variety of anti-aging wrinkle cream serums are available today, but you desire to consider more than just the price of each wrinkle cream product since it is no indication of quality. You desire to choose a product that not only gives you immediate, noticeable results, but long-term benefits as well. These anti aging cream products work by using either micro crystals or intense hydration to eliminate the lines and wrinkles in your skin. Compare before and after picture of preceding customers if you can. A money back guarantee is another thing to check for.

You absolutely need to look after your skin when you are young to decrease the signs of aging, but when this doesn't work, you need a great treatment option. This list of Botox alternatives should get you off to a wonderful start so you don't have to deal with the risk and discomfort of Botox.


 
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