|
The simple answer is no, dry skin doesn’t cause wrinkles. Abundant research has made it perfectly clear that wrinkles and dry skin are not related in terms of cause and effect. Think of it this way: Kids can experience dry skin and many suffer from conditions such as eczema, but kids don't have wrinkles. • OK, So What Does Cause Wrinkles? Wrinkles are primarily caused by sun damage as well as muscle movement, estrogen loss, and fat depletion. Nowhere (outside of ads and product claims) is dry skin ever mentioned as a cause of wrinkles. What about those "fine, dry lines" most moisturizers claim to eliminate? That's simply another way to describe how your skin can look when it's dry. But those "fine, dry lines" are not the same as wrinkles, which don't go away simply by applying a moisturizer. • The Backside Test of Aging How can you know for sure that sun damage is by far the most notable cause of wrinkled skin? Easy! You can prove this by doing what we call the backside test of aging. Here's how it works: If you are over 35, simply compare the parts of your body that rarely, if ever, see the sun with the parts of your body exposed to the sun on a daily basis. Look at your backside, inner arms, and abdomen. You may be surprised to see that these areas have minimal to no signs of "aging." In fact, they have far more of the firmness, elasticity, and color of "younger" skin than the sun-exposed areas! Now that's proof positive of just how strongly sun exposure and wrinkles are connected. • How Wrinkles and Dry Skin Are Related Time to dispel some confusion over why so many people are convinced that dry skin and wrinkles are related. The misinformation distributed by the cosmetics industry keeps us confused, but it also stems from the fact that dry skin looks more wrinkled than skin that isn't dry. So, not surprisingly, wrinkled skin looks better after a moisturizer is applied. Women with oily skin may be perceived as having fewer wrinkles, but that's because they have their own built-in moisturizer, which creates a smoother skin texture. When skin is dry or dehydrated, any amount of wrinkling or flaws look more exaggerated. Applying a moisturizer will make wrinkles look less apparent and can help skin look and act younger, but that is not the same thing as giving skin what it needs to repair itself. • What You Can Do to Help Dry Skin and Wrinkles While using a standard, ordinary moisturizer does not have any significant effect on wrinkles, using a product that contains state-of-the art ingredients whether they are in a toner (liquid), serum, lotion, cream, or gel form and regardless of the name, do. Not all products are created equal, which is why you need our help to find the best ones for your skin's needs. What are the state-of-the-art ingredients you should look for? Antioxidants, cell-communicating ingredients, and skin-repairing ingredients. Below, you'll discover how each one of these critical ingredient categories works:
Shopping for a great sunscreen? Look no further than Paula’s Choice for state-of-the-art formulas that provide broad spectrum anti-wrinkle protection while defending skin against aging with proven antioxidants. Every Paula’s Choice sunscreen is fragrance-free and there are formulas for different skin types and needs. |
|||||||||||
|
|||||||||||
Paula's Pick $$$ OLAY Regenerist Night Resurfacing Elixir ($29.99 for 1.7 ounces). Although Olay positions this as a light glycolic peel (which, in essence, it is) they are also quick to accurately point out that the results from this product are not comparable to a professional AHA peel. We appreciate this honesty, and commend Olay for creating an outstanding AHA exfoliant that's suitable for all skin types. This has a light, silky, serum-like texture that provides slight hydration and a smooth finish. The fragrance-free formula contains between 8-10% glycolic acid (Olay wouldn't reveal the exact percentage when we asked) and is formulated within the correct pH range for efficacy. More good news: Olay includes some cell-communicating ingredients along with antioxidants and the skin-repairing ingredient glycerin. The company also added shine to the formula, but its effect on skin isn't akin to layering shimmer on your face.Note that the translucent pump bottle packaging should be stored away from light to preserve the efficacy of the antioxidants. Also, although Olay positions this product as a moisturizer, it is first and foremost an AHA exfoliant. Those with dry skin will absolutely need to apply a moisturizer over this. For the latest new product reviews, reference Beautypedia.com FREE during January and February. It features over 45,000 detailed product reviews and is the expanded, online version of my best-selling book Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me. |
|||||||||||
Dear Paula Dear Paula, Dear Nancy, Formaldehyde is in our environment all the time. The amount released in the Brazilian hair straightening products is more of a problem for the hairstylist than for the client. However, it is a problem to breathe this stuff in and we know can irritate the eyes and nose. But does it straighten hair? Absolutely and the results are, as you mentioned, impressive! The real story is just like life, there are positives and negatives. For me, the positives far outweighed the risks which are minimal to nonexistent if you are in a well ventilated salon. |
|||||||||||
| |||||||||||
|
|||||||||||
