There’s no doubt that makeup products, for most women, are a lot of fun. And when combined with anti-aging benefits, the fun is more than just meets the eye.

Today, there are literally millions of makeup products to choose from. When considering beauty products in general to include scrubs and facial creams, the beauty world is truly tremendous. And most everyone claims that their makeup product is best because of various features and benefits.

But now, the FDA is warning makeup companies to take it easy on the so-called “tricky wording” that makeup companies use to sell their products. L’Oreal Paris, one of the largest makeup brands out there, is nursing a slap on the wrist after the FDA recently issued a warning to the makeup mega-giant telling the company to stop using language that could possibly be misconstrued as a false claim.

The anti-aging claims were mainly found on L’Oreal’s website. Products like sunscreen and eye creams were particularly concerning to the FDA as these products were singled out by the FDA as potentially misleading.

For example, the company’s “Genetique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate” is said to boost gene activity while stimulating youth proteins. These types of claims, when using wording the may or may not be accurate, can be a “tricky” sales pitch and mislead women into believing the product is too good to be true.

Other products, like the “Absolute Precious Cells” sunscreen also claims significant deep wrinkle reduction that’s clinically proven. Whether this claim is the case remains unclear — at least in the eyes of the FDA.

There’s no doubt that many makeup and beauty companies have similar claims. The moral of the story is that you shouldn’t necessarily believe everything you read. Beauty products can only do so much.

If you’ve used a wealth of beauty products, with no significant results, consider the following:

Chemical peels. These potent treatments slough off old, dead skin that can dull your look. By removing old skin, new skin is revealed. You can look rejuvenated with smoother skin in just one treatment. Most plastic surgeons, however, recommend a course of chemical peels for the best results.

Botox. This popular injectable is the way to go when fending fine lines and wrinkles. Botox helps skin look smoother by reducing the ability for wrinkles to manifest themselves through facial expressions. It’s considered a safe and effective way to help skin look youthful again.

Radiesse. A great injectable filler, this potent gel helps restore volume where needed. Most likely used in the cheeks, mouth, or chin areas, Radiesse can work wonders for reproducing that plump, youthful look that so many women look for in their beauty creams. Sometimes, an injectable filler is what’s needed to achieve that look.

Talk to Dr. Kincaid today to find out how you can restore your youthful look once again. It is possible, and while beauty creams and makeup are an important piece of the pie, sometimes it takes a little more. See what Dr. Kincaid can do for you. Call us today at our La Jolla plastic surgery office at  858-450-4199.