Cheap Anti-Aging Treatments You Can Do At Home

If you watch television or read any magazines, you have no doubt seen advertisements for expensive anti aging treatments and creams. These products are great and they can work wonders on wrinkled skin, but they can be very expensive.

But in these tough economic times, it might not be possible to spend a lot of money on top-of-the-line creams or procedures. The good news is you don’t have too. Here are some of the best home remedies for wrinkles that won’t break the bank.

An Apple a Day Will Keep the Wrinkles Away

In a food processor or with a hand mixer, puree one large unpeeled apple. Be sure to remove the core and seeds first though. Granny Smith or another variety of green apple is the best choice for this facial. Once the apple has been pureed, add one tablespoon of milk. Slather the paste over neck and face and sit until it has dried. Rinse of the apple mixture with warm water.

The Sweetness of Honey

This at home remedy can be used for more than just wrinkles. It is also a very soothing remedy for wind or sunburned skin. Combine 2 tablespoons of honey to the juice of one large orange. Apply to skin and let sit for about 25 minutes. Wash with warm water and a clean cloth. Because of its effective soothing qualities, this is one of the top anti aging treatments to use at night.

Egg White and Lime

Using a mixer, whip one egg white until it forms stiff peaks. Add the juice of one small lime. Apply to wrinkled skin on your hands, face, and neck. Leave the facial treatment on for about 10 minutes. After washing your face with warm water, you will feel the instant effects of tightened skin.

Green Grapes

Of course, seedless grapes work best for this facial treatment. Who knew grapes could provide an all natural anti aging treatment? This is a very easy facial to use at home and is super effective for wrinkles. Simply crush some seedless grapes ” preferably green grapes ” and rub them into your skin. Leave on for about 20 minutes and remove. If you use this facial treatment once a day, it will greatly improve the look of your skin.

You Say Potato….

Potatoes are a great natural anti-aging product. This mask will help tighten and firm your skin and help diminish the look of wrinkles. Peel and coarsely grate 2 large potatoes. Apply the wet mixture to face and leave for just a few minutes. Leave it on for a few minutes. You will instantly feel the tightening effects on your skin. Use cold water to rinse.

If you are concerned about your skin and want to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, a great way to do it is to add one of these super simple and inexpensive anti aging treatments to your daily routine.

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X-Sera Instant Effects Wrinkle Serum

Almost all anti-aging products require rubbing, which can stretch or loosen the delicate skin around your eyes. But SERA Concepts’ revolutionary new X-Sera Instant Effects Wrinkle Serum is a 2 in 1 anti aging skin care and skin tightening solution that comes in an easy to use roll on applicator. This allows you roll, not rub, eye wrinkles away.

[Update 3.26.09: As you can see from the comments below, user experience with this trial offer has been less than complimentary. There seems to be quite a bit of difficulty in contacting Sera Concepts to cancel orders prior to the expiration of the trial period. Should you elect to try this product, make sure to read their Terms and Conditions carefully.]

Product: X Sera Instant Effects Wrinkle Serum
Manufacturer: Sera Concepts
Type: Serum
Trial Period: Free 20-day Trial. You pay only $5.95 S&H.
Price: $64.95 plus $9.95 shipping and handling for a total of $74.90.
Guarantee: 30-day money back guarantee.

Product Description

When applied to your problem areas, X Sera Wrinkle Serum tightens the skin to provide a more youthful appearance. And it also works long term to protect the skin from oxidative stress by stimulating the formation of collagen, which is the essential part of your skin’s connective tissue.

X-Sera Wrinkle Serum contains dermatologist grade active peptides and fruit acids proven in clinical trials to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, along with botanicals like aloe leaf gel and cucumber to soothe and soften. It even targets your deepest  crow’s feet.

With their new product, Sera claims that you will be able to see results in less than 90 seconds! X-Sera provides an instant tightening effect making fine lines, wrinkles and under eye bags and puffiness disappear within seconds. X-Sera also has a long term firming effect strengthening the skin’s connective tissue when applied regularly as part of a treatment regimen. With its targeted peptide technology, the wrinkle serum should show visible and measurable results by up to 70% within 1–2 months.

Usage

To use X-Sera, you simply take the cap off and roll it onto the skin and the right amount of serum is released. This makes it more convenient and less messy than traditional creams and serums while ensuring you do not overuse the product. And, you don’t have to worry about any sticky residue on your hands.

X Sera Instant Effect Wrinkle Serum Pros:

• Revolutionary roll on application system protects delicate skin.
• Contains clinically proven peptides and other active ingredients.
• Significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Brightens, smoothes, hydrates, heals.
• Cruelty free, fragrance free, rich in botanicals.
• At work, on the go, at home, at the gym – easy to use, fast, visible results!
• You keep the bonus gift of N-Sera even if you decide not to try beyond trial period.

X Sera Instant Effect Wrinkle Serum Cons

• Recent entry into to the market so there is not a lot of comparative data.
• Not much information available about the clinical trials.
• Trial period may not be long enough to see long-term results. Sera says that most customers see noticeable results by using X-Sera consistently for two months.

X Sera Instant Effect Wrinkle Serum Testimonials

“I can’t believe that the results that I’ve seen in such a short period of time. I think probably I’m my worst critic, and if I see the difference, to me, that’s more than anything.”
–Linda

“I’m very, very surprised. I had no idea how much of a difference using this product would make. I look and feel so much younger every time I put it on.”
–Jamie

The Bottom Line

Sera Concepts has raised the anti-aging bar by developing a formula that not only produces the long-term cumulative anti-aging results claimed by other leading brands, but also delivers visible results in mere seconds after it’s applied! Sagging and wrinkled skin is the result of reduced collagen production. Only Sera has been scientifically formulated to help increase your body’s own collagen production for long term results and gently tighten the skin for immediate results.

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How To Treat Fine Lines Around The Eyes

To target solutions for fine lines around the eyes, it is important to distinguish when you see the lines. Do you see lines around the eyes when you are not smiling or only when you are?

If you have lines around your eyes when you are not smiling, then you need to step up your skin collagen building effort. When looking to build collagen around the eyes, be aware that traditional collagen builders such as glycolic acid and retinol, are much too irritating for the eye area in any meaningful concentrations. Oligopeptides, however, are highly effective, and less irritating. The encapsulated versions in a light serum are preferable for better presentation, delivery and penetration. Some good products to try are:

• StriVectin-SD Eye Cream

• Dermalogica Intensive Eye Repair

Equally important, you must protect the eye area from sun exposure, by wearing sunscreen daily with an SPF of at least 15 and sunglasses, when appropriate.

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Three Age Defying Solutions To Manage Wrinkles

I. Upgrade Your Sunscreen

Use sunscreen with a sun screen protection factor (SPF) of 30. While SPF is a measure of protection against UVB, the rays that cause sunburn, higher SPF sunscreens usually offer greater protection against UVA, the rays most responsible for fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes. Your sunscreen should also contain antioxidants like vitamins C and E. Recent research shows that sunscreen with built in antioxidants offers even more insurance against UVA exposure. Antioxidants are your ally because no sunscreen protects you 100%.

• What to do: Check labels for UVA blockers such as avobenzone (Parcel 1789), mexoryl and helioplex (found in some Neutrogena sunscreens). Apply at least 1 ounce, the amount that fits in a shot glass, to all exposed areas.

II. Use Serious Skin Care

When it comes to minimizing wrinkles and smoothing texture, there are no more proven anti-aging ingredients than retinoids. Derived from vitamin A, retinoids have been shown in over 30 years of study to rev up collagen production and normalize cell renewal - a process that slows with age. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 30 should be on some form of retinoid if they want to look younger.

A good starting point: An over-the-counter product containing retinol, the less potent chemical cousin to prescription retinoids like Renova. While it may take longer to see results with a nonprescription product, you’ll forgo a lot of dryness and peeling that can accompany those often-irritating ingredients.

• What to do: After cleansing skin at night, use a retinol-containing cream to diminish fine lines and increase cell turnover. To allow your skin to adapt, you may need to use every other night to start.

For added benefit, choose one that also contains peptides, small chains of amino acids that have been shown to signal cells to stimulate collagen. Two products that contain both ingredients are:

• Philosophy Save Me

• Neova Dual Action Lotion

III. Get Better Sleep

Sleep is an essential need for your skin. While you sleep, physiological important things are happening to your skin, including an increase in cellular renewal. Unfortunately, a recent University of Chicago study shows that we are not only getting less shut eye than we need (six hours, instead of the recommended seven to nine), we are getting less efficient sleep. Even after getting into bed, we spend as much as an hour and a half awake - sharply diminishing the time skin has to repair itself.

• What to do: For deeper, more restorative sleep, help your body and mind wind down before going to bed. Begin by dimming the lights an hour before bedtime; light suppresses melatonin, disrupting the natural sleep cycle. Soaking in a hot bath can also help you nod off faster. Listening to soft music before turning in improves sleep quality too – the sedative sounds may decrease levels of hormones that keep you awake.

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How Skin Tone Triggers Fine Lines

Skin tone undoubtedly impacts the appearance of eye wrinkles. In fact, your skin color controls your ability to resist sun damage and recover from irritation or inflammation. It also dictates the type of treatments used to effectively eliminate or reduce wrinkles.

Fair skin. Fair-skinned people are far more susceptible to skin damage, fine lines and wrinkles caused by sun exposure. While cosmetic procedures such as a face-lift can dramatically improve the skin’s firmness, it can’t improve the skin’s texture. All a facelift will do is pull lines and wrinkles into a new position.

By contrast, antioxidant therapy can help improve the actual health of the skin as well as slow the development of fine lines. A good antitoxidant therapy includes high potency products such as alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and vitamin-C-ester. Topical vitamin-C-ester, an antioxidant, can help increase the skin’s production of collagen, thereby helping to thicken the skin.

Brown Skin. Brown skinned people are less likely to sustain sun damage and more likely to remain smooth and wrinkle-free longer. Some evidence suggests that brown skin is more elastic and tends to stay firmer longer. Brown skin best tolerates treatment with alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), a group of natural acids derived from fruit, milk and other natural substances that work as a gentle exfoliant. Equally important to note is that surgical procedures on brown skin may cause uneven pigmentation. Products such as Retin-A (an acidic form of vitamin A) and Renova (which contains the Retin-A molecule but in a very mild base) that work well to fade lines and wrinkles on fair skin, can discolor brown skin if not used in the right strength.

Light Brown or Yellow Skin. In the middle of the color spectrum lies light brown or yellow skin. These skin tones are more resistant to sun damage than fair skin and are susceptible to fewer wrinkles.

A regimen of alpha lipoic acid cream containing DMAE with 15% vitamin-C-ester can reduce wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes for medium-skinned people. Adhering to a healthy diet that hydrates the skin is helpful in avoiding problems with sallow skin tone. Specificallly, drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day and eating plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables are important for healthy skin.

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