The Effectiveness of Anti Aging Anti Wrinkle Creams

There are numerous anti aging anti wrinkle creams and over the counter products available on the market that claim to eliminate wrinkles and make your skin looks years younger. They are tempting for some people, but you may be wondering if they are effective at eliminating or reducing wrinkles. The truth is that some products are effective while other products are not very useful.

Some research has been preformed that seems to validate the effectiveness of some of the anti aging anti wrinkle creams, however a significant percentage of these wrinkle fighting ingredients have not been tested in a scientific study to determine their validity in reducing wrinkles. When choosing an over the counter anti aging anti wrinkle cream make sure you check the label to find out the active ingredients in the product.

Retinol

Retinol is a common anti wrinkle ingredient used in over the counter wrinkle creams. Retinol is considered to be an anti oxidant and a vitamin A compound. Antioxidants in general, work by effectively neutralizing what are known as free radicals, which damage your skin cells and produce wrinkles. Some experts suggest the product is somewhat effective in reducing wrinkles.

Hydroxy Acids

Hydroxy acids fall into three categories; beta hydroxyl, poly hydroxyl and alpha hydroxyl acids. These types of acids are considered to be exfoliates and work by eliminating dead skin cells as well as stimulating the creation of new skin cells. These products make it easier for the sun to damage your skin so it is highly recommended to apply an effective sunscreen to your skin while using a hydroxyl acid product. Some experts recommend you continue to apply sunscreen for at least one week after you finish using the anti aging anti wrinkle cream products that contain hydroxy acids.

Coenzyme Q10 is a nutrient that has shown some effectiveness in reducing thin wrinkles without unwanted side effects. Kinetin is a plant substance which might be effective in reducing wrinkles by assisting the skin to keep a healthy moisture level as well as stimulating the skin to create collagen.

Tea Extracts

Some anti aging anti wrinkle creams contain tea extracts especially green tea extracts which are considered to be anti oxidant as well as anti inflammatory substances. Sunscreens can help prevent the sun from causing unwanted wrinkles. Moisturizers are not able to prevent wrinkles from occurring but they can, on a temporary basis, hide thin wrinkles. It is worth noting that the FDA considers wrinkle creams to be cosmetics and therefore these products are not as rigorously tested as medications are for safety as well as effectiveness. As always, it is safer to consult with your dermatologist before using over the counter anti aging anti wrinkle creams.