How to Rate Wrinkle Creams
Wrinkle creams claim to reduce the appearance of aging, including reducing fine lines and wrinkles. While these creams may not permanently remove wrinkles, they may remove dead skin, hydrate the skin and give skin the appearance of fewer wrinkles. When considering a wrinkle cream, consider factors that make some wrinkle creams better than others. Does this Spark an idea?
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Evaluate what active ingredients the wrinkle cream contains. Some proven wrinkle-reducing ingredients include retinol, hydroxy acids, coenzyme Q10, copper peptides, kinetin and tea extracts.
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Determine the concentrations of active ingredients. Most nonprescription wrinkle creams contain fewer amounts of active ingredients. Compare active ingredient levels to levels contained in wrinkle cream prescriptions such as Avita or Avage.
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Determine what research has been done on the wrinkle cream. Most wrinkle creams have not been subjected to research. Contact the company to ask what research has been conducted on their wrinkle cream.
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Make sure the wrinkle cream contains sunscreen and a moisturizer. Both ingredients are helpful in preventing wrinkles.
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