Choosing Wrinkle Creams That Work

Have your smooth skin days become increasingly further behind you? You may be getting older but that doesn’t mean you want your skin to let the secret of your age slip.

Finding the best wrinkle creams that work can help you to look younger quickly and naturally. Unfortunately, despite the impressive advertisements made, not every wrinkle cream works as well as it has been advertised to work.

To avoid wasting time and money using ineffective products, consider these points as you look to find the best wrinkle creams:

1. Ingredients
Have you decided what you want to get out of your wrinkle cream? The ingredients you need depend on whether dark circles, frown lines, or crow’s feet are your biggest concern.

For example, Argireline has been proven to be one of the most effective ingredients to eliminate crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles. Retinoids, such as Retin-A, and alpha hydroxy acids can be effectively used to improve the look of frown lines.

Not every wrinkle cream is effective at treating all your facial wrinkles so it’s important to research the ingredients and determine those that will give you the best results.

Once you know the ingredients you need, make sure that the proper amount is included. Many products are advertised to use the top ingredients but when you look at the ingredient profile it becomes apparent that so little of the effective ingredient is used that you could not possibly attain the advertised results.

2. Latest Research
Wrinkle creams are not carefully regulated by the FDA. They are considered to be cosmetic and therefore, according to the FDA, have little medical value. Because of this, few wrinkle creams undergo rigorous testing to determine effectiveness. Instead, they are evaluated for safety.

The best ingredients, however, have been studied in clinical settings. These are the ingredients you want to look for in wrinkle creams because they are more likely to be effective and produce the results you want.

Look for objective comprehensive studies that demonstrate the effect of the ingredient and then choose a wrinkle cream that uses the same amount of the ingredient that brought about results in the study.

3. Side Effects
Do you have sensitive skin? Before choosing a wrinkle cream you will want to check the ingredients carefully. Some wrinkle creams cause skin irritation, rashes, swelling, burning, or redness.

One way to prevent side effects is to test the wrinkle cream on a small patch of skin before applying it to your face. The inside of your arm right above your elbow crease is one of the best places to test for sensitivity.

Certain ingredients such as alpha hydroxyl acids make your skin more sensitive to the sun. If you are using a wrinkle cream with AHAs, be sure to apply sunscreen more rigorously than normal.

4. Cost/Guarantee
With some products the cost goes up as the quality of the product improves. That’s not always true with wrinkle creams. Just because a product is more expensive does not mean it will work better.

Because even the best wrinkle creams may not work for every user, it’s important to purchase a product from a company that offers a money back guarantee. This not only ensures that you get your money back if a product doesn’t work for you, but it also demonstrates that the company has confidence that their product will work.

5. Individual Differences
Not every wrinkle cream works for every user. This is due in part to skin type but is even affected by your location. For example, if you live in a hot and humid climate, a very heavy cream is probably not the best option.

Choose your wrinkle cream based on your skin type, location, and what you want to get out of it. If you have dry skin, look for wrinkle creams with moisturizers. If you have oily skin, a lighter lotion may be right for you. Some products contain ingredients that make it ideal for any skin type and may be easier to use.

6. Customer Reviews
Although every one responds differently to wrinkle creams, customer reviews can be an excellent tool to help you find the most effective products. Honest reviews from consumers let you know how a product works without the bias of the manufacturer interfering.

Using Wrinkle Creams

Wrinkle creams are most effective when used regularly. Most wrinkle creams are supposed to be used twice a day. It’s generally recommended that you use your wrinkle cream under your other moisturizers and makeup for the greatest effect.

Many wrinkle creams need to be used for several weeks before results are apparent. Once you achieve your desired results you may need to continue on a maintenance plan to keep your skin wrinkle free.

Wrinkle Cream Myths

Now that you know what to look for in a wrinkle cream, consider some of these common wrinkle cream myths.

Myth: Wrinkle Creams Are Only for Women
Fact: Men experience just as many problems with wrinkles as women do. More and more men want to do everything they can to maintain their youthful and healthy appearance so they are turning to the best wrinkle creams.

There are some wrinkle creams designed specifically for men. Many times, a wrinkle cream is universal and can be used by men and women alike—the company just creates different products as part of their marketing efforts. Let’s lose the stigma associated with wrinkle creams for men so everyone can enjoy healthy, younger-looking skin!

Myth: Wrinkle Creams Can Only Be Used by Older People
Fact: Skin damage starts long before the first wrinkle is apparent. While older people may have the most visible wrinkles, younger individuals can start now to prevent wrinkles and postpone their development.

Myth: Wrinkle Creams Work Immediately
Fact: You have to give a cream at least a month before determining whether or not it’s effective. This is one reason our guarantee lasts 90 days. We want to give you enough time to try out the product and evaluate its effect on your skin.

Wrinkle creams that are intended to regenerate collagen and elastin take longer to work. Try using these creams for at least 3 to 4 months before you determine if they are effective.

Myth: Wrinkle Creams Are Enough
Fact: Although it would be nice if all you had to do for smooth skin was apply a wrinkle cream every day, that’s not always the case. There is a lot you can do in your everyday life to either improve or hurt the quality of your skin.

• Stay hydrated
• Use sunscreen (especially if your wrinkle cream contains AHAs)
• Don’t smoke
• Sleep on your back
• Get your beauty sleep
• Don’t squint—wear your glasses!
• Follow a healthy diet
• Get adequate exercise

Myth: Facial Exercises Can Prevent and Correct Wrinkles
Fact: According to the American Academy of Dermatology, regularly performing facial exercises can actually increase the occurrence of wrinkles and deepen existing lines. When you use your muscles to smile, laugh, or frown grooves form under the skin. Repetitive movement eventually turns these grooves into wrinkles because your skin loses its ability to bounce back over time.