Dangerous Anti Wrinkle Moisturizers
The things that have been used as anti wrinkle moisturizers over the years are nothing short of funny. Old wives tales and myths have attributed to some unique skin care practices. Some have actually been known to work. At the worst, there has been anti aging suggestions that have damaged the skin. Here is a look at some of the more creative techniques for controlling and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Baby oil as a tan enhance
- Petroleum jelly to soften skin
- Vegetable shortening
For a long time, baby oil was a popular sun tan enhancer. It was very prevalent during the 1960's and 70's. Some die hard sun enthusiasts even continued the practice into later years. Dermatologists believe that this is part of the tremendous surge of skin cancer patients in the last twenty years. The problem with this moisturizing choice is that the oil acted as a conductor for the sun's rays and in essence cooked the outer layers of the skin. It took time for the lesson to sink in, but for the most part, baby oil as a tan enhancer has gone the way of the dinosaurs.
There is no doubt that petroleum jelly is highly moisturizing and slick. Just ask anyone who has ever used it to get a stuck ring off of their finger. Petroleum isn't water soluble which means that it doesn't allow anything to get through. Skin treated this way is unable to get fresh air or breathe. The jelly is also clogging to the pores since any environmental debris that gets caught in it is trapped close to the skin. In isolated areas, like diaper rash or chapped lips, petroleum jelly can be an effective skin solution, but it isn't good for an anti wrinkle treatment.
Like petroleum jelly, vegetable shortening has been used as an anti aging product as well. The issues are the same as the jelly and shortening isn't the best solution for the skin. In terms of oils that are safe and effective as an anti wrinkle treatment, organic oils top the list. These oils are non pore clogging and allow the skin to function in the most productive manner possible.
Now that you know which anti wrinkle moisturizers aren't right for your skin, you can make the choice to take advantage of another old skincare trick, essential oils. Any anti wrinkle serum that doesn't contain organic oils won't benefit the skin the way to deserves.
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