The number of anti aging anti wrinkle cream available to consumers is astonishing. Each product claims to be the best and has the “not typical results” proof to back it up. Potential wrinkle cream buyers are constantly searching for that “wonder” product that will completely eliminate the signs of aging from their face instantly and costs less than $20. This thought process can be harmful and disheartening when your expectations are not met immediately. This guide will assist you in making a well-informed decision.

What’s Your Type?

Begin with recognizing your skin type (normal, dry, oily, or combination). This step is crucial and could save you time and money not mention a lot of frustration. For instance, if you have oily skin you wouldn’t want to apply a product to your face that is oil-based, would you? In doing so, you would be welcoming a serious breakout.

Secondly, pinpoint your most pressing beauty concerns and find a product that is formulated to diminish or even help eliminate that particular problem. Some causes of the most common skin aging concerns such as age spots, dark circles under the eyes, and wrinkles are discussed below. More importantly, possible treatments for these common complaints will be revealed as well.

Age Spots

Age spots, or liver spots, are one of the most prevalent and unflattering signs of aging next to wrinkles. Produced by excessive sun exposure, age spots are large brown spots that look like overgrown freckles. Photodamaged, or sun damaged, skin is unable to administer nutrient-rich filled blood to the surface of the skin.

In order to reverse this impairment, capillaries need to dilate bringing forth more nutrient-rich blood to the skin’s surface. A compound called Dithiolane-3-Pentanic Acid, or D3PA for short, does just that. D3PA helps dilate capillaries and increases healthy blood flood to the skin reducing the effects of age spots.

Dark Circles Under The Eyes

Dark circles often occur when the skin under the eyes begins to thin revealing the blood flow in veins under the eyes making the skin appear darker. A popular home remedy for reducing dark circles and puffiness is to apply cool cucumber slices to the affected area and that will usually bring some relief. Stimulating collagen production within your body will thicken those thin layers of skin causing the dark circles to be less prominent.

Fine Lines And Wrinkles

Finally, the most common skin aging complaints are due to unsightly wrinkles. Just like the rings of a tree determine it’s age, to the outside world wrinkles on your face are an outward indicator of your age. Unfortunately, the number of fine lines and wrinkles on your face is not an accurate indicator of your actual age. Collagen synthesis, again, is essential to maintaining youthful, healthy-looking skin.

Thanks to a scientific anti aging breakthrough, a compound called Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 offers many of the same benefits of Botox minus the injections and risk of damage to the skin or facial muscles. Unlike the muscle paralysis of a Botox treatment, AH3 merely blocks the nerve signals that control facial muscle contractions. This impediment significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, crow’s feet, and other common aging concerns.

A Suggestion Worth Looking Into

So there you have it, a rule of thumb guide to purchasing your next anti aging anti wrinkle cream. The above anti aging skin treatments are by no means the only effective methods of turning back the hands of time but are a good starting point. The above mentioned anti aging ingredients, D3PA and Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, can be found in higher end products like LifeCell by South Beach Skincare, an anti wrinkle cream popular among Hollywood A-listers.

Greek Islands Labs’ Athena 7 Minute Lift has been mentioned on Good Morning America and featured in popular health magazines. Athena 7 Minute Lift’s primary ingredients are 12 organic Greek essential oils.

This skin cream was tested and clinically proven at one of the nation’s top cosmetic laboratories. Here is a direct quote from their website about the test results.

“When used in accordance with intended package directions, the product in seven minutes significantly reduced the appearance of fine lines and facial wrinkles an average of 83.72% on a full face evaluation.”

Pros:

• Reduces the appearance of sagging skin, fine lines, and wrinkles.
• Clinically Proven Results.
• Works in Just 7 Minutes.
• Impressive Results on Frown Lines, Laugh Lines,
  Under Eye Wrinkles and Crows Feet.
• Hypoallergenic - Safe and Effective for All Skin Types.
• 60 Day Risk Free Trial.
• Free FedEx Shipping.

Cons:

Overall, the Athena 7 Minute Lift face cream isn’t a bad choice. The issue we have with this product is that it is ONLY a face cream. For $89, we believe there should be more to it than just being a face cream. And finally, if it weren’t for this quote taken from the Athena 7 Minute Lift FAQ section it would have faired much better.

Can Athena 7 Minute Lift be used with make up or a moisturizer?

Yes! You may use Athena 7 Minute Lift along with your regular daily make up or moisturizer without any problems. For best results, we recommend using 7 Minute Lift in combination with the entire collection of Athena Skin Care Products.

Ok, so what’s the big deal? Nothing really, except that “the entire collection of Athena Skin Care Products” will cost you $239 for the basic collection and $327 for the complete collection. Not such a great deal in our opinion.

Guarantee:

Athena 7 Minute Lift has a fairly standard risk free 60-day money back guarantee. Nothing special here.

Conclusion:

If you are looking for an expensive face cream that has no other benefits other than being a topical cream, then Athena 7 Minute Lift is for you. This seems to be a gateway product in order to upsell you on their “entire collection of skin care products”.