Preparation-H - can it be used as a remedy for wrinkles?

Preparation-H is the main ingredient found in hemorrhoid cream, of all things!

Amazingly many people swear by this stuff to treat face, eye wrinkles and happily apply the cream as part of their daily skin care routine.

So does Preparation-H really help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles?

For many years, yes it did thanks to the live yeast cells that used to go into the preparation. The cells, referred to by many as LYCD (live yeast cell derivative) are known to assist in the healing process and because of this are also used to treat burns, chapping and dry skin on general.

Unfortunately, the properties of Preparation-H have recently been adjusted in the USA in line with The Food and Drug Administration's regulations. The reformulation of its ingredients means that the preparation no longer contains the 'magical' LYCD and instead uses an approved astringent formula.

This means that any over the counter Preparation-H that you buy state side is unlikely to help you combat fine lines and wrinkles. In fact many people argue that it no longer helps hemorrhoid sufferers either!

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