Thursday, August 13, 2015



You’ve seen them everywhere. The anti-aging skin care advertisements on TV, in the magazines and even on billboards, claiming they have cracked the fountain of youth. From fighting free radicals, to rejuvenating collagen production, many anti-aging products make bold claims and with consumers spending billions of dollars every year on such creams, lotions and gels one must wonder, do they work?

According to the MayoClinic,1 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies creams and lotions as cosmetics and because of this they deem them to have no medical value and are then regulated less strictly. In turn, this means that most anti-aging products do not undergo the same testing for safety and effectiveness that topically applied medications undergo before approval.  Despite sufficient evidence to show that these miracle creams work, there are several products on the market now with proven ingredients that can help to support your skin. 

Even though you may be unsure about that special night cream you’ve been putting under your eyes, there is one product on the market right now that is proven and can protect you from many dangers in your home. This amazing, wonder product is Life Alert Protection! Their amazing weightless, waterproof, emergency pendant is super easy to use—just one touch of a button and receive a  medical emergency response fast. Life Alert dispatchers are standing by 24/7, so no matter when you need help, they have got your back.  With over 25 years of saving lives, you can trust the proven professionals at Life Alert.

Moreover, Life Alert users have been known to avoid a retirement home by safely staying in their homes up to six years longer, which makes them feel the youthfulness of independence.  Now about looking young, although the effectiveness of anti-aging creams has not yet been fully proven, some of the active ingredients have been shown to result in slight to modest improvement in the appearance of wrinkles. The Mayo Clinic[1] points out some common ingredients to be on the lookout for:

1.       Retinol: This ingredient is used in many over-the-counter skin creams and has been proven to decrease signs of aging. It is a natural form of vitamin A and it works by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and boosts the thickness and elasticity of the skin. [2]

2.       Vitamin C: Another potent antioxidant, vitamin C may help protect skin from sun damage.

3.       Niacinamide: This substance is a potent antioxidant and is related to vitamin B-3. It can help to reduce water loss in the skin and may improve skin elasticity.

4.       Coenzyme Q10: If you are looking to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, this ingredient may help do the trick. In conjunction to reducing wrinkles, it can also help to protect your skin from sun damage.

5.       Grape Seed Extract: This amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory helps to promote healing of previous and/or current skin damage.

If you are unsure about your skin care plan, consult with your dermatologist who can help by assessing your skin type, skin condition and recommending products likely to be effective. Next time you find yourself looking at the next trendy anti-aging cream, be sure to check the back to see its active ingredients so that your gorgeous face gets all the benefits you are searching for!
Staying youthful isn’t always about your appearance; it’s about your quality of life too! Stay forever young and independent with Life Alert Protection! By pushing one button, you can summon an emergency response fast 24/7! Whether you experience a fall, home invasion or fire you can feel secure knowing Life Alert’s dispatchers can be reached at all times of the day and night. So let your anti-aging creams expire, while you continue to thrive with Life Alert!

Works Cited:
1.       “Wrinkle Creams: Your Guide to Younger Looking Skin.” Mayo Clinic. 27 June 2013.
2.       “The Truth About Anti-Aging Products.” Live Science. 5 November 2012.

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