Anti-wrinkle creams that really work... 1  A chemical called Matrixyl used in some anti-wrinkle creams may double the amount of collagen in skin. 2  Collagen is needed to keep skin elastic and give it a plump, youthful feel-but production declines with age. 3  Scientists say Matrixyl can help the skin produce more.
Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple juice and in the pineapple stem. People use it for medicine. Bromelain is used for reducing swelling (inflammation), especially of the nose and sinuses, after surgery or injury.
Bromelain is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken in appropriate amounts. Bromelain may cause some side effects, such as diarrhea and stomach and intestinal discomfort. Bromelain may also cause allergic reactions, especially in people who have other allergies.If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking bromelain. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of bromelain during pregnancy and breast-feeding.ore evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of bromelain for these uses. 1  Arthritis (osteoarthritis). 2  Arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis). 3  Knee pain. 4  Severe burns. 5  Inflammation. 6  Sinusitis. 7  Improving antibiotic absorption. 8  Hay fever. 9  Preventing cancer. 10  Shortening of labor. 11  Ulcerative colitis. 12  Other conditions.