Which Anti-Aging Cream is Effective?

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Permalink Reply by Evelynmarieg on July 17, 2009 at 12:25pm

Believe it or not, store brand creams have formaldehyde in them as a preservative. It may say preservative or quaternium 15, look it up and you will see that it is a carcinogen. It is absorbed into the skin and passes to the cells. Make sure you know what you are putting on your skin. There are many safer products, check here for more info: www.evelyn1.fourpointwellness.com

Permalink Reply by Joanna on July 17, 2009 at 11:10pm

Thanks Evelyn for the info. I wonder what are the specific chemicals we should watch out for in a night cream?
In addition to its having carcinogenic substance, I wonder if the cream actually helps in anti-wrinkle or firming of skin? In fact, has anyone tried a anti-aging cream that actually works?

Joanna

Evelynmarieg said:

Believe it or not, store brand creams have formaldehyde in them as a preservative. It may say preservative or quaternium 15, look it up and you will see that it is a carcinogen. It is absorbed into the skin and passes to the cells. Make sure you know what you are putting on your skin. There are many safer products, check here for more info: www.evelyn1.fourpointwellness.com

Permalink Reply by Ivy on July 25, 2009 at 2:32pm

Something else you need to think about is what other brands of skincare and even foundation you are using. Skin care lines are designed together. Using a cleanser from Brand A and a night cream from Brand C and a moisturizer from Brand Q, could lead to results that you . Chemically, skincare lines are designed to work with the other products designed for that brand.

I'm a skincare consultant and am in a family in the medical field, this is the first thing I ask my clients when they are not happy with their skin. 95% of the time, they are using products from multiple brands.

Permalink Reply by Joanna on July 25, 2009 at 2:56pm

Oh, I didn't know this! So I guess different brands use ingredients that may conflict with each other? Another thing about skin care product is that sometimes it takes patience to see the results. Often times, I get impatient by not seeng results and quickly switch to another brand or product. That may be the culprit...

Joanna

Ivy said:

Something else you need to think about is what other brands of skincare and even foundation you are using. Skin care lines are designed together. Using a cleanser from Brand A and a night cream from Brand C and a moisturizer from Brand Q, could lead to results that you . Chemically, skincare lines are designed to work with the other products designed for that brand.

I'm a skincare consultant and am in a family in the medical field, this is the first thing I ask my clients when they are not happy with their skin. 95% of the time, they are using products from multiple brands.

Permalink Reply by Evelynmarieg on August 5, 2009 at 10:56pm

There are so many choices when it comes to skincare. Just because it is more expensive doesn't mean it works better. Affordable skincare can be had. I use facewash, toner, moisturizer, anti-wrinkle, and I get most of them free because I know where to shop. It also lasts a long time and works! I turned 54 this year and meet many women my age that look in their 70's. The wrinkles are so bad! But so many are skeptical, and won't give it a try. I have 2 daughters in their 20's that love it too!

Permalink Reply by Joanna Trusdle on August 6, 2009 at 5:46pm

That Quaternium 15 comes under different names, as well. I happen to know all about this ingredient, since I just recently found out that I am allergic to it. The list is kind of lengthy, so if anyone wants to know the other names, let me know. I was having reactions from Loreal eyeshadow, and found out it has this in it, so no more Loreal shadow - I can use their face powders, however. As far as skin care, I ended up switching to Aveeno for most of it. I use Aveeno's oatmeal face bar to cleanse around my eyes, and that has helped reduce any symptoms I might develop - like from sitting in cigarette smoke at a concert recently - which I'm allergic too, also.

Joanna - have you tried a facial scrub? I use Olay's Detoxifying Pore Scub 2 or 3 times a week. It really has smoothed my skin out. As far as anti-aging, I'm using Aveeno's Positively Ageless daily moisturizer w/ sunscreen. I don't use anything on my skin at night except for an astringent/toner and undereye cream.

Evelyn - I know what you mean by other women looking way older than their age. I am 44, and most people are shocked to discover my true age - and do let us in out your free products. Do tell!

Evelynmarieg said:

Believe it or not, store brand creams have formaldehyde in them as a preservative. It may say preservative or quaternium 15, look it up and you will see that it is a carcinogen. It is absorbed into the skin and passes to the cells. Make sure you know what you are putting on your skin. There are many safer products, check here for more info: www.evelyn1.fourpointwellness.com

Permalink Reply by Joanna Trusdle on August 6, 2009 at 5:49pm

Joanna - as far as that stretch mark, you might want to see a dermatologist about removing or minimizing it. I can't imagine any over-the-counter product working on that. Sorry. If anyone knows of anything, however, please let me know. I'll use it on the stretch marks on my hips!!

Permalink Reply by Joanna on August 6, 2009 at 6:24pm

Oh, I have not tried Aveeno products yet. You mentioned about Olay detoxification scrub, maybe I should check it out. For many anti-wrinkle type cream, they usually say it makes the "appearance" of wrinkles diminish, so mostly I think it just smoothes it out and let the wrinkle appear less visible.
Another thing I heard is that wearing sunscreen is important because prolonged sun exposure ages our skin.

Joanna

Joanna Trusdle said:

That Quaternium 15 comes under different names, as well. I happen to know all about this ingredient, since I just recently found out that I am allergic to it. The list is kind of lengthy, so if anyone wants to know the other names, let me know. I was having reactions from Loreal eyeshadow, and found out it has this in it, so no more Loreal shadow - I can use their face powders, however. As far as skin care, I ended up switching to Aveeno for most of it. I use Aveeno's oatmeal face bar to cleanse around my eyes, and that has helped reduce any symptoms I might develop - like from sitting in cigarette smoke at a concert recently - which I'm allergic too, also.

Joanna - have you tried a facial scrub? I use Olay's Detoxifying Pore Scub 2 or 3 times a week. It really has smoothed my skin out. As far as anti-aging, I'm using Aveeno's Positively Ageless daily moisturizer w/ sunscreen. I don't use anything on my skin at night except for an astringent/toner and undereye cream.

Evelyn - I know what you mean by other women looking way older than their age. I am 44, and most people are shocked to discover my true age - and do let us in out your free products. Do tell!

Evelynmarieg said:

Believe it or not, store brand creams have formaldehyde in them as a preservative. It may say preservative or quaternium 15, look it up and you will see that it is a carcinogen. It is absorbed into the skin and passes to the cells. Make sure you know what you are putting on your skin. There are many safer products, check here for more info: www.evelyn1.fourpointwellness.com

Permalink Reply by Kelly Ann Kortright on August 6, 2009 at 7:10pm

A lot of people are allergic to formaldehyde(quarterium 15) It is also linked to cancer and asthma. I developed skin cancer when I was 17. I am very picky about what I use. I shop through an all natural store. Its not free but it ends up free when you refer others. Avon and mary kay have great products too. However if you are interested in hearing more about greener products for your face and body try Nicole Miller and go to www.internetceomoms.com/kkortright
we carry a whole line of nicole miller products and more...

Permalink Reply by Joanna on August 7, 2009 at 11:56am

Thanks for the tips about formaldehyde. I didn't know about this before. Wow, there are lots of beauty products out there with this ingredient. I wonder if this means excessive exposure to it will cause problems?
The more I listen to you ladies, I should switch to natural products...

Kelly Ann Kortright said:

A lot of people are allergic to formaldehyde(quarterium 15) It is also linked to cancer and asthma. I developed skin cancer when I was 17. I am very picky about what I use. I shop through an all natural store. Its not free but it ends up free when you refer others. Avon and mary kay have great products too. However if you are interested in hearing more about greener products for your face and body try Nicole Miller and go to www.internetceomoms.com/kkortright
we carry a whole line of nicole miller products and more...

Permalink Reply by Joanna Trusdle on August 7, 2009 at 1:10pm

Yea, formaldehyde is in a lot of things, including paints, cosmetics, cigarette smoke, etc. I didn't know about it either until I got that info sheet from my doctor. Now when people try to lite up around me, I just tell them I'm allergic to cigarette smoke, and they seem to accept that better than "Stop blowing your nasty smoke in my face." Kelly, I'm going to check out that natural cosmetic line. I would much rather go that route. Thanks for the tip!

Kelly Ann Kortright said:

A lot of people are allergic to formaldehyde(quarterium 15) It is also linked to cancer and asthma. I developed skin cancer when I was 17. I am very picky about what I use. I shop through an all natural store. Its not free but it ends up free when you refer others. Avon and mary kay have great products too. However if you are interested in hearing more about greener products for your face and body try Nicole Miller and go to www.internetceomoms.com/kkortright
we carry a whole line of nicole miller products and more...