Homemade Wrinkle Creams Can Be Thrifty And Effective

Not many people enjoy wrinkles, the “track marks” of aging on the face. The beauty industry recognizes this and sells all sorts of exotic creams, lotions and serums meant to help prevent, minimize or conceal wrinkles. Some of these are fabulously expensive and some more reasonable, but price alone doesn’t mean they are effective.

Many also choose to make homemade wrinkle creams instead of spending the money and the time tracking down commercial varieties. This not only can save lots money but can also mean complete control over every ingredient and component of the creams. Best of all, many homemade wrinkle creams can work as well or even better that those sold ready made.

To make your own homemade wrinkle creams, you need to understand why skin wrinkles as we age. Skin is supported by a layer of collagen, a protein material that provides a smooth base. The fat layer also “plumps” the skin. With aging, fat is often lost and protein structure becomes damaged and weakened. The sun and smoking can accelerate this process as well, and even sudden weight loss may emphasize wrinkles. As a preventative, a homemade cream should consider the inclusion of antioxidants and sun blockers.

Aging skin also loses moisture, so products that either add some moisture to the skin or help to retain it are important. An easy to obtain example is aloe vera juice that adds protein and moisture to skin. It is also completely natural. Keeping moisture inside the skin is easier than adding it to skin, and any barrier to moisture loss helps. This can be natural oils such as tea tree, olive oil, almond oil, or lanolin or as simple as applying a light layer of inexpensive petroleum jelly right after washing the face.

Adding antioxidants to a homemade wrinkle cream may sound challenging, but it is simple and inexpensive. Simply buy single vitamin capsules of vitamins A, E, and D and add these to your base cream. (Creams can be made in a blender by incorporating some water or aloe juice into an oil or even some vegetable shortening. Shea butter is another excellent kind of cream.) These also help preserve the creams. Finely powdered vitamin C is another possibility.

You should store homemade creams in the refrigerator unless they will be used up in about one week, and certainly if room temperature is high. Natural products can oxidize and became stale if left out. If you make a big batch, put a small quantity in a small jar for your make up area and refrigerate the rest. Opaque containers are best.

If money is really tight, do the obvious and protect your skin from sun and don’t smoke, drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet, and get enough sleep and exercise. To keep moisture in, apply an oil or petroleum jelly each time the face is washed. Since homemade wrinkle creams can really work, you can save a fortune!