With all the anti-wrinkle creams on
the market, figuring out which anti-wrinkle creams are effective
and what active ingredients to look for can be a challenge. Selecting
the best anti wrinkle cream gets even more confusing with the
hype and wild claims made by some wrinkle product marketers.
To help you select the best anti
wrinkle product for your skin, below is a chart with
a list of the top products, their active ingredients, their
effectiveness at reducing the appearance of wrinkles and
softening/firming skin, their ability to help prevent future
skin damage (do they contain antioxidants), and whether
they can stimulate collagen production. The chart uses
a one-to five-star rating system and products are listed
in order from most effective to least effective.
NOTE: To learn more about a particular anti-wrinkle product,
click on the product name. We do not sell these products, but
the links on the left column will take you to merchants that carry
them.
* This product is available at the Skinstore, which offers a
30-day money-back guarantee (less shipping) on all products, except
for Strivectin (60-day return policy).
Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (also
known as argireline) is a proven anti-wrinkle agent that
works by relaxing facial muscles. Most skin experts agree
that 10% is the optimal amount of Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 to
be beneficial.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
is a potent antioxidant that helps repair skin and prevent
future damage.i
Vitamin C Ester is an antioxidant
that helps stimulate collagen production.
Collagen helps plump up the skin and fill in lines and
wrinkles
DMAE helps firm and
tighten sagging skin.
Idebenone is an extremely
potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that, according
to leading dermatologists, offers superior protection against
free radical damage. Studies show idebenone protects against
environmental damage, improves the appearance of fine lines
and wrinkles, and smoothes skin.
Matrixyl is a messenger peptide
(palmitoyl pentapepide-3) that stimulates production of skin fibroblast
to rebuild the dermal matrix molecules
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide-3
(Ceramide Oligopeptide-3) helps regenerate the skin's upper
layers by stimulating collagen production and thickening
the epidermis (skin).
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3
is an anti-inflammatory. It helps suppress the body's production
of interleukins, the chemical messengers that trigger inflammation.
Resveratol is a polyphenol that is found in certain vines,
pine trees, peanuts, grapes, and red wine extract. It is a potent
antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.