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: a chemical that encourages the production of collagen in the cells of your skin. The deficit of collagen in older skin is a factor in the development of fine lines and wrinkles. Increasing collagen expands skin cells and flattens out winkles. Many would say this is the vital element in any anti-aging skin care preparation.

Retinol. Retinol is a vitamin A compound that acts as an antioxidant. Vitamin A can speed up skin cell turnover so skin cells can be replenished at a faster rate. Retinol is the first antioxidant to be widely used in over-the-counter wrinkle creams.

Hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids and poly hydroxy acids are all synthetic versions of acids derived from sugar-containing fruits. Use of these acids results in skin exfoliation where old dead skin is removed allowing for growth of a new cell layer. The process of exfoliation however can make skin more susceptible to sun exposure so correct precautions should be taken when using a product containing hydroxyl acids.

Coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is a critical skin nutrient that helps control cellular energy production. In addition to reducing already present wrinkles, use of coenzyme Q10 can also be a protective agent if applied before going out in the sun.

Copper peptides combine copper, a part of living cells, with small protein fragments called peptides when applied to damaged skin. Copper peptides eliminate damaged collagen and elastin from skin, encourage the production of collagen and improve the performance of antioxidants.

It is important to remember that most anti-wrinkle creams have not be rigorously tested so starting with the most expensive one is not necessary. In fact, most people believe that the same ingredients in less expensive products work just as well as their high priced counterparts. So be a well-informed shopper when choosing the best wrinkle cream for you.

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