Which skin care products work?
Due to numerous advances in the anti-aging market, there is a dizzying array of products and treatments to select from in order to “turn back the hands of time.” Some offer basic care, others promise radical results. Some have “old standby” ingredients, others contain extraordinary components (from creams handcrafted in a remote European monastery to Seaweed from the Dead Sea to human growth factors!).
What truly works? Most “over-the-counter” products cannot alter the skin. To do so, would require FDA approval. Cosmetics companies are not required to prove if or how their products work on the skin’s appearance and, subsequently, often state on a label that the product “improves the appearance of the skin.” Anti-aging products are commonly referred to as “cosmeceuticals,” and, since these products do not require the approval of the FDA, they may or may not be backed by scientific testing. Many products have been shown to help smooth skin tone, promote Collagen production, and offset sun damage. There is a huge variance when it comes to cost, and the majority of over-the-counter products simply “improve appearance” by hydrating the face.
Price has no correlation to efficacy, and we should not be fooled by high prices, luxury packaging, and convincing salespeople. Let’s face it, if someone tells us a particular product will make us look younger, wouldn’t we be tempted to buy it even if it is out of our price range?! Many products sold in drugstores and natural food stores offer the same ingredients as those in high-end, department stores, but at more affordable prices. However, that does not mean that “luxury” products are not worth the money since there are many which are terrific. Rather, it is important to become educated about a product’s ingredients in order to select the most beneficial items so that the cost justifies the effect!
I really enjoy the blogs at MBB. There is such a vast array of skin care products out there, that making an intelligent decision requires work. Thanks MBB for making it so much easier. I always check out your site first before heading out the door to make a purchase. I want my money to be well spent and help ‘turn back the hands of time.” Remy.
posted on November 20, 2007 at 12:58 pmI really enjoy the blogs at MBB. There is such a vast array of skin care products out there, that making an intelligent decision requires work. Thanks MBB for making it so much easier. I always check out your site first before heading out the door to make a purchase. I want my money to be well spent and help ‘turn back the hands of time.” Remy.
posted on November 20, 2007 at 12:58 pm