Water-based wrinkle creams are available in abundance. They promise to give the user firmer, tighter skin. Unfortunately, they also leave a residue on skin and hands as well as staining clothing.
A water-based wrinkle cream is the best wrinkle cream because the skin more readily absorbs it. Oil-based creams may appear to make the skin soft, but they also trap dirt in the pores and can increase acne with use. Water-based creams also do not leave the oily residue, which is often the case with the other types of creams.
As far as anti aging skin care creams go, I think they are nothing but a marketing ploy for the egocentric consumer. Any skin care cream is an anti aging skin care cream - a label is just for marketing when they add phrases like "anti aging." Fully hydrated skin looks healthier and, as a result, makes the user appear younger.
The main question, though - Why are some wrinkle creams better than others? Some wrinkle creams fully absorb into lower layers of dermis, while others only penetrate the first few layers of skin. Those that absorb best work best, as the hydration lasts longer and can actually repair damaged skin. The human body is primarily water, so water-based creams seem to work better in my experience.
It can be called wrinkle cream, anti-aging cream, or the fountain of youth, but the bottom line is that skin cream is skin cream. And while water-based creams absorb better initially, they cost a lot more and really aren't much more effective than a good hand lotion you buy at the grocery store.
Healthy skin is an important part of overall health. It can help you resist diseases which are transmitted through it. It doesn't crack as much during cold weather and is more resilient which means small mishaps don't rip it as easily. Instead of tearing, pliant skin will only push in.
Some companies try to enhance their creams by adding other ingredients. Some of these additives are beneficial to skin, but others do more damage than good. By adding aloe which has properties that allow its absorption deep within the skin, use of the cream will result in softer, healthier skin that has the ability to retain moisture and not dry out so quickly. On the other hand, creams that have alcohol added to eliminate the problem of residue only dehydrate skin and leave it in worse condition than it was before.
Creams that are both hypoallergenic and water-based seem to offer the best solution for dehydrated skin. Being hypoallergenic means that people with sensitive skins won't develop allergic reactions. The first time you use a water-based cream on dry skin, you'll find that it keeps being drawn into the skin. You will need to take your time to make sure that all of your skin becomes fully hydrated again. After that, only minimal upkeep will keep your skin hydrated, healthy, and pliable.
