Friday, October 24, 2008

Using Products With Retinol A- Are They Anti Wrinkle Wonder Creams

By Julie Samtsonn

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 prescription creams that will reduce wrinkles. There are many over-the-counter treatments sold in stores and on the internet and while these products claim to contain Retinol A, it is important to understand that the FDA allows them to be sold without prescription because they do not contain enough Retinol A to be monitored. So, they are a milder form of the prescription creams that are available. That is not to say, they do not work at all, but it is important to realize that they are milder 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).

If you are observing the active ingredient list on an anti-wrinkle creams, it is necessary to compare the levels of Retinoic Acid. It is obvious of Retinyl palmitate to match the Retinol A, longer and more frequent applications of Retinol A will be needed to equal Retinaldehyde. So when comparing products, consider the levels of Retenoic Acid or Tretinoin included in the cream as it may affect outcomes.

The over-the-counter, slower process could even be a better choice for many people. The prescription levels can result in excessive redness and skin irritations. If chronic, the only solution is to stop its use. In the weaker forms, a user could experience these symptoms on a lesser scale, but it allows the skin to gradually adapt the retinoids from the Retinoic acid. Many people do the reverse, stopping their prescription and going to over-the-counter products. You may decide to consult a dermatologist and get the prescription strength. Either way, Retinoic Acid or Tretinoin, it is a proven an anti-wrinkle cream ingredient. - 15790

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