Firming Skin Cream

Choosing The Best Firming Skin Cream

When you were adolescent you were fortunate with a healthy, pliant and resilient skin. That was because then your human body was usually making the two essential skin proteins called collagen and elastin. They are responsible for keeping our skin firm, supple, pliant and elastic. They are sufficiently produced while we are young, but their natural output slows down as we age.

The reason why such so called collagen based “best firming skin lotions” are ineffective and an absolute waste of hard earned dollars is that the collagen in these applications cannot be soaked up by our body. Clinical trials have verified that the collagen molecule in these creams is too large to sink in the skin. In fact the upper layer of our skin called “epidermis” turns down the collagen molecule from entering within. Then what else to say about the deeper layers! You can substantiate these scientific facts by referring a skin doctor or by seeing any reputed medical web site.

So, the best firming lotion should not incorporate collagen and elastin , but alternatively it should carry natural elements that have been clinically tested to support the natural production of collagen and elastin by your body itself.

What else to look for in a facial firming skin cream? Here’s what you don’t want in your firming skin care creams: any chemical ingredients like parabens, some alcohol, mineral oil, fragrances and doixane. Any of these harmful substances listed on the label can potentially damage your skin.

Now, let me give you a few points of what a firming skin care cream should contain that makes it effective. When searching for a firming skin cream, look for ingredients such as:

Cynergy TK: clinically proven to stimulate the re-growth of collagen, elastin and new skin cells. It effectively smooths fine lines and wrinkles, giving you firmer and younger looking skin.
Functional Keratin: helps your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin. It will tighten and firm your skin while providing it with important nutrients.
Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10: a special “nano-emulsion” form of CoenzymeQ10. It provides your skin with powerful antioxidants to fight cell-damaging free radicals and protects skin against harmful UV-A rays to keep your skin firm and toned.

(Summary about Firming Skin by Marcia Kruger and Vijai Raisinghani)