Is Retin-a the most effective wrinkle cream?

Many anti-wrinkle creams are available now and do work but work by irritating the skin to cause edema or swelling to smooth out the lines temporarily and last 4-6 hrs. This is exactly how the lip plumper lipsticks work and last about 2 hours. Retin A or other vit A creams do offer more long term... more

In every anti-aging regimen, I will recommend a retinoid of some kind (Avage, Retin-a, tretinoin, retinol). Retinoids not only make changes in the surface of the skin but also work below the skin to protect your skin from damage induced by exposure to the sun. I also always recommend an anti-oxidant topically... more

Hello, Retin-A is the cream with which we have the longest history and the most information. It is available as a generic and is therefore less expensive. It works well on mild wrinkles and improves skin tone and pigment.

I cannot answer if it is the "most" effective cream for wrinkles because every cream reacts differently for each individual and results vary. However, Retin A is one of the most effective topical creams for photoaging, i.e. aging as a result of sun damage. The reason why most dermatologists recommend... more

The topical retinoids are by far the most clinically effective wrinkles creams available.  They can work long term and results are often immediate after several weeks of use. The strength of the retinoid plays a major role in the short and long term effectiveness of the retinoid.

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... more