All Top Rated Anti Wrinkle Creams Should Contain Functional Keratin
By: Valerie Rosenbaum
Submitted: 2009-10-14 06:16:55 | Word Count: 519
Who makes the top rated anti wrinkle creams? The answer to that depends on who you ask. Isn’t it interesting how positive reviews in fashion magazines are followed by full page ads for the companies being endorsed? Think about that.
It isn’t just the cosmetic industry. Getting honest information out of any industry is tough. Practically everyone has a stake in something. Who knows what their motives are? Even published studies are often sponsored by the companies that make the products being studied.
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Luckily, there are some research groups that study only naturally occurring compounds. Since natural substances cannot be patented, there’s no need to worry about the researchers’ motives. Unique manufacturing processes can be patented, however.
For many years, the idea of including protein in items designed for the hair, nails and skin has been popular. The only problem has been that the products did not seem to be very beneficial. Researchers believe that the reason for that has to do with the manufacturing processes.
Many of the critic’s top rated anti wrinkle creams contain proteins like collagen and elastin. In nature, those proteins are hard. In order to soften them, the manufacturers use harsh chemicals and high temperatures. With just a little more heat, the proteins would turn into glue. That’s what some of the lotions on the market feel like; sticky glue.
What occurs on a molecular level is that the proteins become “unraveled”. As a result, they are not really proteins, anymore, and the human body cannot use them.
One New Zealand manufacturer has learned to extract the protein keratin from sheep’s wool, which means the protein is softer to begin with. Instead of using high heat or harsh chemicals, they use patented processes that further soften the proteins, but they still remain bioactive, which means that the skin’s cells can use them.
Maybe one day all of the top rated anti wrinkle creams will contain “Functional Keratin”, the name given to the compound by the KERATEC Company. Right now, it is only available in a few products, because limited quantities are available. It is much sought after, not only for anti aging creams, but also for joint supplements.
Functional Keratin was originally tested for treated detergent related contact dermatitis, which is accompanied by redness, inflammation, excessive dryness and cracking. The results of the testing were positive. But, that’s not why the top rated anti wrinkle creams should contain it.
Later studies showed that the protein stimulates the production of new cells, as well as the production of antioxidants within those cells. According to the latest official dermatological reports, older skin cells contain fewer antioxidants and more free radicals. That is just the opposite of what is found in young, healthy skin.
If antioxidants are not present, free radicals damage the cellular membranes and the collagen fibers. Eventually, the result is wrinkling and sagging.
Identifying the top rated anti wrinkle creams can be difficult. You never know who to trust. But, if you find a product that contains Functional Keratin, you can feel confident in buying it.
Author Resource:-
Valerie Rosenbaum has spent the last several years researching natural skin care products in an effort to find the best skin care products available on the market today. For more information visit http://www.defendyourskin.com
