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The Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for neonatal skin care, including a Neonatal Skin Condition Scale (NSCS), has been validated by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN). Within the Guidelines, the use of emollients is recommended for infants less than 32 weeks during the first 2-4 weeks. For infants younger than 30 weeks, gestational age emollient use is recommended to reduce excessive transepidermal water loss (e-TEWL).

Over a period spanning three decades, the handling of neonates has radically changed and the new guidelines highlight this growth and development. However, this area of skin care has lagged behind. One concern that remains is the issue of the toxic effects of ingredients found in water-based products like preservatives and fragrances. While it is possible that these may be toxic, this article will present evidence that the current skin care products that contain petrolatum and lanolin may be more toxic and potentially harmful. Further, using a product that is not preserved, yet occlusive, may in fact allow for microorganisms in colony forming units to multiply, thereby yielding systemic implications. The purpose of this article is to further illuminate these issues and to allow for greater understanding and discussion.

Skin is the largest organ of the body and provides protection between the body and its environment. In term babies, while there may be issues related to skin breakdown and infection, the stratum corneum is fully developed and protects the newborn. In contrast, the skin and skin barrier of a preterm neonate is not fully developed.

The skin of a premature neonate accounts for approximately thirteen (13) percent of its body weight. This compares to three (3) percent of body weight for adult skin. The body weight to skin ratio is four (4) times greater in the neonate when compared to an adult. As related specifically to skin care, these characteristics in neonate skin call into account:

• Fluid imbalances

• Percutaneous absorption of toxins

• Tissue injury

• Infection

The structure of adult skin is understood, while embryonic and neonate skin is not fully appreciated. Development of the skin within the uterus is complex and still under investigation. In utero, the skin undergoes two-dimensional growth to cover the surface area of the developing embryo and fetus. Premature neonate’s skin has not gone through full epidermal and dermal epidermal development.

In neonatal intensive care units (NICU) skin care product selection is carefully reviewed. With the risks outlined above, great care must be taken to ensure the wellbeing of the neonate within the first hours and days of life. Care of the skin is one of the most important areas of care for these at risk infants. Currently, NANN and AWHONN recommended a Aquaphor?, a petrolatum-based product as neonate skin care emollient.

In earlier work done at Stanford University, it was concluded that emollient cream moisturizer therapy of premature neonates decreases dermatitis without changing the microbiological flora. An emollient is an agent that softens or soothes skin. This definition is important because just as the standard-of-care has changed in NICUs over the past three decades, the selection of emollients has changed in the pharmaceutical industry.

High-tech silicone excipients have displaced petrolatum as companies have sought ways to improve treatment compliance traced to poor aesthetics associated with petrolatum-based formulations. Silicones are not new to the pharmaceutical industry. They are used in transdermal delivery systems, catheters and specialized medical devices, including pacemakers.

In a test to determine aesthetic benefits of silicone formulas over petrolatum-based formulas, 18 untrained volunteers were impaneled. They were asked to evaluate whether two products present any differences on individual sensory properties. The evaluation was conducted on the panelist’s forearms. Each panelist was asked to evaluate wetness, spreadability, speed of absorbance (not biologically, just feel), gloss, film residue, greasiness, silkiness and slip after perceived absorbance.

Figure I shows the silicone-containing formulation was perceived to be easier to spread and was clearly less tacky before and after absorption. A perceptible film was present on the skin for both formulations but the silicone-containing formulation was less greasy, silkier and more slippery (better lubrication) than petrolatum. The panelist’ perception of higher wetness for the silicone-containing formulation was attributed to its lower oiliness.

In a study conducted at a 48-bed NICU private hospital in Houston, Texas, to evaluate why the rate of systemic candidiasis (SC) per 1000 NICU patient-days increased from 5.1% in 1996 to17.4% in 1997 (a three-fold increase), it was determined that the increase in SC incidences was linked to the use of topical petrolatum ointment (TPO). In this well designed study, the investigators went on to hypothesize that TPO enhanced the adherence of C albicans to mucocutaneous surfaces. Also referenced in the study was a finding by Law S, et al, that unlike petrolatum, skin surface lipids inhibit adherence of candida albicans to stratum corneum.

By way of further examination, let’s more closely examine these two hypotheses. As observed in the Houston study, petrolatum enhanced adherence of C albicans to mucocutaneous surfaces. Petrolatum is known as an occlusive barrier. Occlusion is problematic because while it blocks TEWL, it also blocks cellular respiration necessary for barrier repair. Further, occlusion traps microorganisms under the petrolatum where they can breed in the moisture trapped therein. On the other hand, natural skin lipids, like omega 3-6 fatty acids, inhibit adherence of microorganisms to the stratum corneum.

Studies linking petrolatum to increased incidences of infections in preterm infants is ongoing and demonstrates mixed results. However, long term studies reflect a concern over the use of TPO protocols in NICUs. Petrolatum based ointments, like Aquaphor’s? twenty five year old formula, are the emollients of choice in NICUs. When one considers the changes in the standards of care in NICUs over the past three decades, perhaps now is the time to focus on new technologies in emollients that achieve skin care objectives without the aesthetic, epidermal challenges renders skin vulnerable to chemicals & infection, prevents normal TEWL & gland secretions, inhibits barrier repair, suppresses barrier recovery and reduces the epidermal proliferative response and microbial risk disadvantages of petrolatum.

To demonstrate the effectiveness of high products using molecular height silicones against petrolatum, Nutrashield TM was tested in a wash-off study against Aquaphor? and other leading skin barriers to determine each product’s ability to maintain skin protection after cleansing. As shown in Figure II, Nutrashield performed well against Aquaphor?, and did so while providing a breathable barrier instead of the occlusive barrier associated with Aquaphor? (a lanolin and petrolatum-based product). In clinical trials Nutrashield has proven effective in the treatment of skin breakdown in disordered and damaged skin, encountered in the wound care setting, as compared to previously available products.

Based on the above results, Medline Nutrashield outperforms products containing petrolatum levels as high as 49%, and petrolatum combined with 15% Zinc Oxide. Additionally, both Sensi-Care 2 and Sween 24 also contain Dimethicone as an active ingredient (Sween at 6% versus 1% in the Nutrashield). The extended performance of the Nutrashield is most likely due to the addition of Divinyldimethicone/ Dimethicone Copolymer, which has an internal phase viscosity that is greater than 100,000,000 cst in viscosity. As it is delivered in an emulsion form, it is capable of laying down a thin, but consistent and robust film.

An in-vitro study at an independent laboratory was conducted, to determine the effectiveness of Nutrashield and Skin Repair Cream in reducing e-TEWL. Collagen samples were cut into 4×4 inch squares. Each square was pre-coated with 0.1 g of product. The product was applied by rubbing a finger over the collagen material to simulate actual use for a 20 second period. The product was then allowed to dry for five minutes. Each square was placed over Fisher Payne Permeability Cups, containing 3g of water. The samples were placed in a 37 degree oven and checked every four (4) hours. After 24 hours the cups were removed and a final weight was recorded.

Figure III shows that both REMEDY Nutrashield and REMEDY Skin Repair Cream were effective at reducing e-TEWL without occlusion. Nutrashield provided a fourfold reduction in e-TEWL over the control, while Skin Repair Cream showed a twofold improvement. The objective of topical skin care intervention is not to stop all TEWL, just excessive TEWL.

Skin care for neonates is an emerging science. But, since the reduced risk of infant mortality is paramount, improved emollient treatments deserve thoughtful consideration. Skin care for the high-risk neonate requires knowledge of the unique aspects and physiology of their skin. During the neonatal period many newborns develop preventable, clinically apparent skin problems and many more, especially preterm neonates, experience morbidity caused by compromised skin barrier integrity. Anatomical and physiological differences in the skin of premature and term infants place them at increased risk of skin injury and breakdown. All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, sent out a questionnaire to 482 NICU’s to learn how nurses describe and measure skin breakdown. Of the 45% that responded, it was reported that in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants, 21% suffered skin breakdown during the first week of life.

The reduction of microbial contamination and the protection against skin breakdown has been discussed. Another critical factor is TEWL associated with immature barrier in neonates is the rate of TEWL. A Swedish study calculated TEWL in infants 24 and 25 weeks of gestation maintained at an ambient relative humidity (RH) of 50%. The study found that TEWL on the first day after birth (58.4 +/-14.8g m(-2) h(-1) and remained at the same level during the second day. It then decreased significantly to 48.3+/-9.5 at postnatal age of day three. The use of a semipermeable skin care product like Nutrashield will reduce excessive TEWL by as much as fourfold.

Semipermeable dressings have been tested as a method to reduce TEWL in neonates to address skin breakdown and high fluid requirements common in ELBW infants. The studies revealed that semipermeable (breathable) barriers can be used safely on premature infants.

The use of ingredients perceived as “toxic” to neonates has limited the choices within the NICUs. Much of the literature points to preservatives and fragrances as falling into the “do-not-use” category. Both are found in the REMEDY products. Consideration of the potential toxicity of ingredients found in the “recommended” products may not have been fully clarified. This is interesting when one considers that lanolin and petrolatum, forming an occlusive barrier, are recommended. Let’s take a closer look at what is being recommended:

Lanolin originates as a secretion from the sebaceous glands in sheepskin. It is removed from the wool by scouring and high-speed centrifugal separators. Lanolin has had 33 alcohols and 36 fatty acids identified as constituents including aliphatic, steroid and triterpinoid alcohols; saturated nonhydroxylated, unsaturated nonhydroxylated and hydroxhlated acid. Commercial lanolin is allowed to have up to 40 parts per million (ppm) pesticide residues. However, it is not clear who monitors for this compliance.

Animal medicines, which include sheep dips for controlling lice and other parasites on sheep, are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One of the common sheep dip ingredients is organochlorine (OC). This pesticide is based on the benzene ring with one or more chloride atoms attached and includes; DDT, lindane, dieldrin and aldrin. Other sheep dip pesticides include; synthetic pyrethroids, insect growth regulators, spinosyns, ivermectins and magnesium fluorosilicate. In 1994 in Wagga, NSW, a team of shearers successfully sued woolgrowers for allegedly endangering their health by improperly using chemicals. Shearers are becoming more aware of the potential risks associated with exposure to chemicals (sheep dip), particularly organophosphate group which can cause a serious nervous disorder.

There are about 26 pesticide residues found in commercial lanolin. The combined effect of pesticides acting by a common mechanism can be greater than the individual effect of any single pesticide. Since children are subject to non-dietary sources (like lanolin) of exposure pesticides, it is important to consider total exposure to pesticides from all sources combined. Nine hundred and ninety eight (989) references to lanolin and DDT were found in a Google search, April 2005.

La Leche League International is an important advocate for breastfeeding and their commitment has assured thousands of infants receive the vital nutrients found in colostrum and mother’s milk. While the organization acknowledges that toxins from the environment, including pesticides, show up in breast milk, the benefits outweigh the risks. However, the organization does recommend against topical use of commercial lanolin because of its pesticide content.

Petrolatum is a crude oil/petroleum fraction. Petroleum is a complicated mixture of chemicals, thought to have formed from the decay of ancient marine animals millions of years ago. Most of the constituents of petroleum are hydrocarbon molecules, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur atoms. The hydrocarbon atoms take principally four different forms; paraffins, olefins, cycloparaffins and aromatics. These constituents give us gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, lubricating oils (like mineral oil), petrolatum, asphalt and tar, to name a few.

During the manufacturing process, longer unbranched paraffin molecules are able to join together to form crystalline solids. These solids are called paraffin waxes. With time, paraffin waxes settle out of the lubricating oils and are usually removed. At lower temperatures, shorter unbranched paraffin molecules also settle out of lubrication oil. The semi-solid material that forms in cold lubricating oil is petrolatum or petroleum jelly.

The processing of petroleum into petrolatum removes varying amounts of toxins. The yellowish petrolatum has more residue than that of the white petrolatum. Two of the refining methods include sulphuric acid and earth filtering. The acid treatment and filtering is an old process still used to remove the impurities of the “cake” (petrolatum + technical oils). Another purification method is hydrogenation which pressurizes hydrogen through the hydrocarbons with the help of a specific catalyst.

Once one understands the source of petrolatum and why there is a risk of toxins, one must move on to a biologically more concerning issue. Petrolatum is occlusive. In an article by Fore, it was found that the degree of skin occlusion has an effect on barrier recovery. Occlusive products suppress barrier recovery and reduce the epidermal proliferative response to an abnormal stratum corneum barrier. An occlusive product, like petrolatum, will prevent TEWL and will slow the epidermal maturation and barrier repair. Occlusion of the skin increases the infectious organisms, potentially raising the skin’s pH. Occlusion will also directly increase the pH of the skin. Occlusive products also interfere with cellular respiration and may lead to cell death.

This information presents a powerful message that one may want to rethink the use of lanolin and petrolatum on neonate skin. The use of modern emollients like silicone, combined with natural omega 3-6 fatty acids, barrier-building amino acids and natural antioxidants and vitamins may deserve another look. Water-based skin care products are required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be preserved. This keeps them free of bacteria and protects the products from contamination when microorganisms from sources (like unclean hands) contaminate the product in the container as well as during use.

The requirement of preservatives and their use is not well understood. Preservatives are not optional in accordance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monographs covering the manufacturing of “Safe and Effective Drugs” or cosmetics. A manufacturer is required to perform a twenty eight (28) day preservative effectiveness challenge on its products and maintain a record of such testing for FDA inspections. Further, each batch requires proof that the batch meets microbial challenge requirements. Batches are tested in the tank, prior to filling, and then again at the beginning, middle and end of the filling process. This testing is done to ensure each product shipped is free of microbial contamination.

Since the use and safety of preservatives, especially parabens is under consideration in this article, comments from three regulating bodies are brought forward for consideration.

• The FDA recognizes parabens as a class of preservatives that have been used in a wide variety of foods, drugs, and cosmetics and that they keep products safe from microbial contamination. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act require that cosmetics and non-prescription drugs and their individual ingredients must be safe and that labeling must be truthful and not misleading. The FDA can take immediate action to stop the sale of any product that does not meet its high standards. This includes the use of an effective preservative system.

• The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed the use of parabens in food and other products. The European Union (EU) Scientific Committee for Food (SCF) evaluated parabens in 1994 and established a temporary Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 0-10mg/kg bw, as the sum of methyl, ethyl and propyl parabens. Further study also demonstrated that nooestrogenic activity took place in-vivo, and that there was no effect on forestomach cells in rats. In a teratogenicity study on 300 rabbits with oral does of methyl paraben, at doses of 550 mg/kg, no evidence of toxicity was found. The panel recognized that this dose far exceeded any anticipated oral dose.

• The Cosmetic, Toiletries, Fragrance Association (CTFA) is the body in the United States and through its Scientific Review Board, reviews all new cosmetic ingredients and assigns their INCI nomenclature (the required language found on packaging for all ingredients). The CTFA first studied the safety of parabens in 1984 and concluded they were safe as used in cosmetics. On November 14, 2004, as part of the normal re-review process, the CIR Expert Panel determined that it wanted to conduct a through review of the literature since the previous report in 1984. The safety of parabens has been once again reconfirmed.

Why then can there be a product that is not preserved? It is best that all products have some protection. However, some products that do not contain water can pass the challenge because microorganisms breed in water. Testing is done without the introduction of water. Consider this: a) an unpreserved product is placed on the skin, b) the product is occlusive, like petrolatum, c) the skin and its moisture, due to TEWL, contains microorganisms that are multiplying and trapped between the occlusive barrier and the skin, d) the skin care product on the skin is not preserved and now, e) a microorganism-rich moisture is being added. What are the consequences? Is there a systemic link and what is the potential sequela?

Toxins will be introduced to the neonate’s environment. They will come from mother’s milk, linens, clothing, human contact and a myriad of other sources. Careful consideration must always be given to the source of toxins and how multiple sources of them will impact the neonate. Product preservatives and fragrance are but two of these sources. The protection against e-TEWL and reducing the risks of systemic infections are worth considering when making neonate skin care choices.

Nutrashield from Medline Industries, Inc. is a semipermeable emollient barrier cream that:

• has excellent wash-off characteristics

• may reduce the incidence of colony forming microorganisms in the neonate population associated with petrolatum

• offers excellent aesthetic benefits including spreadability.

Additional creams and lotions in the REMEDY product line provide semipermeable barriers and nourish the skin37. Further research is necessary to confirm the product’s suitability in NICUs.Article by Darlene McCord, Ph.D.

Reducing Wrinkles is something that many of use look forward to doing. As the body ages, so does the skin. Just our hereditary genes play a role in just how much we have to deal with this condition. Also the sun and our personal diet has a major impact on the aging process of our body.

One thing is for sure. If you don’t want to look your age, wrinkles are something that should be on your mind. Engraved in the minds of all of us is that thought that if we have wrinkles, that it is a sign of being old? Yet, remember that wrinkles can happen at virtually any time during your life. That means you may look older than you feel or actually are.

One of the most important things for you to do in order to tackle the well being of your skin is to be educated about it. Start by taking a look at what a wrinkle actually is. That is a ridge where the skin is no longer flat.

Fine wrinkles just look like tiny lines but they are the first stages of much more drastic looking wrinkles. The folds of your skin, which is what wrinkles really are, can happen for a number of reasons. In theory, they are due to the skin becoming more elastic and the tissue underneath the skin becoming too loose or even removed partially.

Why did you have to get wrinkles? Most of the time, wrinkles are a part of everyone’s aging process. The skin becomes looser as a result of losing collagen underneath. When that happens, the skin will fold naturally with gravity. For some, the extreme amount of wrinkles that they have can be due to over exposure to the sun, to a lack of a nutritious diet and even to hereditary factors.

Is there something that you can do about these conditions? There are. In fact, there are many things that you can do. Start with giving yourself the nutrients that your body needs to keep your skin looking amazing.

There are over the counter treatments for wrinkles, too. Some of these work, while others do not. You can resort to plastic surgery or to chemical injections to restore the missing collagen. There are a number of ways to improve the look of your face and skin.

One simple and least costly way of improving your looks is a healthy diet. When it comes to having a healthy diet, experts will tell you that most people just don’t get it. If you are aging, now is the most important time in your life to be thinking about this factor. What you eat plays a large role in the healthy glow that you have. If you don’t eat well, you are more prone to having to deal with dreaded wrinkles. If you would like to reduce wrinkles, one of the best things for you to do is to eat a well balanced diet.

Many things that play a role in the health of your body. While germs and hereditary do play a role to some degree in your wrinkles; it effects a lot more than just that. In fact, many women and men will have wrinkles well before the age deems it to be necessary. This has a lot to do with the healthy diet that you probably are not getting.

How can your diet actually affect your wrinkles? We must at first understand that wrinkles can be caused by a number of things including the inability of the body to keep hold of a substance called collagen. When your body loses this, it is your skin will become looser and that leads to wrinkles. If you give your body the right nutrients to power through these situations, you can actually walk away with fewer wrinkles and improve skin care.

One thing to consider eating is more vegetables. Vegetables contain antioxidants, which are true warriors in fighting many health risks. These compounds get into your blood stream and literally clean out the cells. By doing this, they allow blood to easily work through the body. When that happens, your skin looks amazing and full. In fact, antioxidants are a play a key role in reducing your wrinkles.

What should you eat? To reduce the wrinkles that you currently have or to help prevent even more from showing up, consume a diet that is rich in antioxidants. Eat a diet that is balanced in fresh vegetables, lean meats and unsaturated fats. These things will lead to a healthy diet that offers many benefits to your overall well being. When you give your body the tools that it needs, it will be better able to reduce wrinkles and give you glowing beautiful skin.

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Understanding the Risks and Limitations of Collagen and Botox Injections

Collagen and Botox injections have become immensely popular in recent months and years, but most people treat them as completely safe. They do not take them seriously, and they think there is no danger. However, it is important to understand that there are both risks and limitations with Botox and collagen. These are materials that are injected under the skin, and anytime this takes place there is a chance of an allergic reaction. Most allergies are minor, but some are not, and allergies can even be life threatening. Due to the chance of allergies and other complications, and because results are not always what people think they should be, an understanding of the risks and the limitations of both Botox and collagen is very important.

Botox Injections

Botox is actually a poison. It is a type of botulism toxin, but it is in a very low concentration. By being ‘watered down’ to the degree that it is, it does not harm the patient, but instead causes only a mild paralysis of the facial muscles. The Botox smoothes out lines and Wrinkles, and keeps people from ‘wrinkling their foreheads’ when they get upset or frustrated. Essentially, it gives the appearance of a facelift, but not to the same extent. People must be careful with Botox, however. Since it is a toxin, getting too much of it can make a person very sick, and in rare cases, people have died.

In the hands of a qualified individual, however, receiving Botox injections has very little risk. Most of the danger comes from ‘Botox parties’ where a person is not licensed to administer Botox and really has no idea what he or she is doing. When these kinds of things take place, it is not surprising that people get injured. Botox lasts for several months when properly administered, but then it must be re-injected periodically to keep the same look that the person has and to keep the wrinkles from coming back.

Collagen Injections

Collagen is most commonly used in lips, to give people with thin lips the fully, poutier look that many people find very sexy. When injected properly, it is very safe. It lasts a few months, and then must be re-injected, much like Botox, to keep the same look. In addition to being used in the lips, collagen can be injected in other places in order to give a fuller appearance to cheeks or other areas. Most collagen is safe, provided it is medical-grade and has been processed correctly. There have been cases of people simply getting a hold of collagen that was not for medical purposes and injecting it, with very tragic results. Even medical grade collagen can cause problems in some people — but this is relatively rare. Allergic reactions to it can occur, and collagen occasionally collects in specific areas or fails to spread out well, which can cause lumps and indentations that are unsightly.

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Thus, if you’re not having a cosmetic face lift surgery or any face lift surgery, but you have decided on a procedure that involves either collagen or Botox, you should be well informed about what the risks are and also about what the injections can do in terms of appearance. In addition, it is important to make sure that a qualified individual perform this non-surgical face lift, and that he or she administers the injections to minimize the chances of problems from incorrect procedures or dosages.

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Wrinkle Reduction – every person in the thirty-something begins to fuss about it once in a while. There is this natural desire in him “Oh my Lord, only if I could gain freedom from these Wrinkles“. In this article, I will tell you just how effortless wrinkle reduction can be.Luckily enough, God took heed one day and produced astonishing wrinkle reduction alternatives. There are lots of therapies and alternatives accessible for wrinkle reduction. We will look at a handful of them and examine their pros and cons, so that ultimately you can determine for yourself which wrinkle correction solution is the best suitable for you.1) Microdermabrasion – This is a therapy which is undertaken by a Skin Doctor or aesthetic surgeon. This therapy is used successfully in wrinkle correction and also in fading the visibility of scars. In this solution, the face is sanded similarly like a sandpaper is applied on wood. The effects are pleasant, but there are these skin health issues inflammation of skin, pain, the possiblity of lasting scarring and everlasting modification in skin pigmentation.2) Face Peels – This solution of wrinke reduction is also called as chemical peels. It is by and large undertaken by skin doctors or cosmetic surgeons. A chemical is given on the face and it makes the skin reddisn-purple and makes a kind of crust. This crust of burned-out skin is then flaked off. The skin that is underneath is then devoid of wrinkles. The peril in this solution of wrinkle reduction is: painful process, recovery time and the chance of lasting scarring and pigmentation modifications in the skin.3) Laser Resurfacing – This solution is often practiced for wrinkle correction. It is also effective like the above-mentioned two treatments. The face wrinkes are given laser treatment and the wrinkles are decreased. The chances are similar to Microdermabrasion and face peels. These jeopardies are  in all variety of facial surgical procedures, that is risk of perpetual pigmentation alteration, burns, scarring and risk of infection.I would also add, all the above-mentioned wrinkle correction treatments are quite pricey and far out of the reach of the common man.4) Anti Aging Skin Creams – This can be proposed as the most effective choice to choose for wrinkle reduction. I personally advise to select this form of wrinkle correction therapy only. But you need to be mindful regarding what skin care alternative you opt as there a good deal of hyped up skin care lotions purchasable in the market place.While opting the precise anti aging wrinkle reduction skin ointment you should watch out for herbal substances that have the properties of helping the collagen and elastin manufacture in the body. These are the essential skin proteins in our body which are responsible for retaining our skin healthy, supple, tender and flexible. The only disadvantage of such anti aging wrinkle reduction skin lotions is that they consume few weeks at the least to establish their results and a couple of calendar months for a absolute wrinkle correction and removal. They take this extra time because they work naturally from inside and it is virtually like the creation of new and fresh skin by the body!Thus, if a baby takes approximately 9 months to form, it would be reasonable enough to give the body a month or two to create new fresh youthful skin that is wrinkle free.The beneficial side of anti aging wrinkle reduction skin lotions is that -1) There is no painful sensation involved. As A Matter Of Fact, skin ointments give a good comfortable feeling that makes applying them a joyous and lovable experience.2) There are a lot more inexpensive than the surgical operations.3) There is no hazard of lasting pigmentation alteration, allergic reactions, skin troubles, etc.4) The effect on skin health is deep and enduring. Not only does it enhance the looks by wrinkle reduction, but also give deep skin health and renewed vitality.I would wish to add that anti aging wrinkle reduction lotions might not be the optimal skincare solution for all individuals, but they are definitely the safest and the most effective natural remedy for wrinkle reduction. Organic Anti aging wrinkle reduction emollients can also be applied as anti aging skincare system after you have gone through the surgical procedures brought up above.Now you know how simple wrinkle reduction can be. It just needs that you undertake your own inquiry on such natural substances which can aid your body in growing more of these youth rendering proteins- collagen and elastin.By regular use of such amazing procedures, it would get hard for you to even recognize out a wrinkle on your skin. Visit my website for the greatest wrinkle reduction solutions that I have learnt after all-round research.