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What's the best wrinkle cream?

Do anti-wrinkle creams that promise instant smoothing and noticeable reduction in fine lines really work?


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November 5, 2007

Retin-A wrinkle creams

Jennifer Walden, MD
Jennifer Walden, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Retin-A products are good for fighting superficial rhytides, or wrinkles, and are applied topically as prescribed by your physician. The downside is they often cause redness and superficial peeling of the skin, and often take weeks to months to show any changes.

Antioxidant products like Prevage are nice and not as aggressive on the skin as Retin-A creams.

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September 18, 2007

Top four ingredients you should look for in a wrinkle cream

You will find the best ingredients in the best wrinkle creams.  Look for anti-wrinkle products with these four ingredients that I recommend:

  1. Matrixyl - a peptide that boosts collagen production
  2. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) - speed up cellular turnover and rejuvenate the skin
  3. Retinoids - improve fine lines and wrinkles, as well as lessen sun damage
  4. Sunscreen! - Choose a zinc oxide-based sunscreen because it provides broad-spectrum sun protection without chemicals, and zinc works as an anti-inflammatory on the skin as well
3
August 9, 2007

Wrinkle creams must contain antioxidants

Dr. Nicholas Perricone
Dr. Nicholas Perricone
Board Certified
Dermatologist

Look for a rich cream containing powerful antioxidants, such as alpha lipoic acid and vitamin C ester.

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