The Best Anti-Aging Components in Wrinkle Creams

by Geoff Hopkins

Progress in skin care and anti-aging science means today's wrinkle creams provide a number of benefits. An understanding of what makes an anti-wrinkle cream effective will make selecting the right one easy. The important part is to recognize which chemicals provide anti-aging results in skin creams. Here are several things you should look for:

Acetyl hexapeptide-3. Acetyl hexapeptide-3 is considered one of the best anti aging ingredients next to Outline toxin because it relaxes facial muscle tension that contributes to wrinkles. Unlike Botulinum toxin, Acetyl hexapeptide-3 can be applied directly to the skin and does not require injections.

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3. Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 stimulates collagen production in skin cells. Aging skin loses collagen, which contributes to fine lines and wrinkles. Increasing collagen production helps to plump skin and smooth out wrinkles. Many believe this is the must have ingredient in any anti aging skin care product.

Retinol: an antioxidant that increases the renewal of skin cells. A type of vitamin A, retinol was the first antioxidant to be widely used in non-prescription wrinkle creams.

Hydroxy acids (alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids and poly hydroxy acids) are man-made versions of acids found in sugary fruits. These acids cause skin exfoliation (a process by which dead skin is removed and makes way for development of a fresh layer of skin cells). On the other hand, exfoliation can make skin more vulnerable to sunlight, so the right safety measures ought to be used with a cream that uses hydroxyl acids.

Coenzyme Q10, a crucial skin nutrient, helps regulate the production of energy in cells. Coenzyme Q10 reduces current wrinkles and can also act as sun protection, if put on before heading out in the sun.

Copper peptides. Copper is an element found in living cells that combines with small protein fragments called peptides when applied to damaged skin.. Copper peptides remove damaged collagen and elastin from skin, stimulate collagen production and enhances the function of antioxidants.

You should remember that most wrinkle creams have not been rigorously tested. Consequently, it is not necessary to start with the most expensive one. Most individuals would agree that the same ingredients work just as well in cheaper products as they do in more expensive products. When you make a choice on the best wrinkle cream, you should be an informed customer.

About the Author:

Geoff Hopkins has worked in the eye wrinkle cream industry for years. He maintains websites about eye wrinkle cream and anti wrinkle eye creams.