Common Ingredients in Anti Wrinkle Creams

Common Ingredients in Anti Wrinkle Creams

Different anti wrinkle creams will use different ingredients. Some of the best wrinkle creams and the best anti wrinkle eye creams will use better ingredients (that is ingredients that have been scientifically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles). Here are some of the most common ingredients that are used in anti wrinkle creams. 

Vitamin E. Vitamin E is known to be a good vitamin for skin.

Hydroxy acids (including Alppha hydroxyl acids, beta hydroxy acids and poly hydroxy acids). Hydroxy acids are synthetic versions of the acids contained in fruit. They remove the upper layer of old dead skin and stimulate the growth of new skin.

Vitamin A (or retinol). Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A. It is anantioxidant and is used in many anti wrinkle creams.

Tretinoin (or retin-A). The effects of retin-A or tretinoin will be similar to vitamin A, as it is a similar ingredient. It can be also be used to treat acne and sun damage.

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA). Alpha-lipolic acid neutralizes free radicals. It is an antioxidant and it also increases the effect of other antioxidants. It can exfoliate dead skin.

Coenzyme Q-10. Coenzyme Q-10 is more of a preventative wrinkle cream. It regulates the cells' energy production. It is also thought to protect against sun damage.

Copper peptides. Copper peptides occur naturally in the skin cells. It helps in the healing of wounds.

Kinetin. Kinetin helps the skin retain moisture and stimulates the production of collagen.
Isoflavones. Isoflavones are found in extracts of soy. They produce the same effect as estrogen. They can reduce the appearance of fine lines and age spots.

Green tea extracts. Green tea is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. It can repair damage and even prevent damage to the skin.

Vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It can increase the effectiveness of vitamin E.

DMAE. DMAE is a natural substance that is found in fish like anchovies and sardines. It is meant to tone and tighten the skin.