The Best Products to Prevent Wrinkles

Stop wrinkles before they form with an antioxidant-rich skin care product formulated with various proven anti-wrinkle chemicals. The right treatment can help diminish fine lines and keep them from forming in the first place. Because many products are emblazoned with hyperbole and exaggerated anti-aging claims from the manufacturer, it can be hard to choose an effective product. Don't waste your time trying to decide---instead, go with a product that's been reviewed and approved by beauty experts.

Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Skin Creme

Eucerin's coenzyme Q10-boosted skin cream was rated as one of the top economical wrinkle treatments by Real Simple magazine's editors. The magazine notes that its beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A, can help improve your skin's tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Its main active ingredient, CoQ10, works as a potent antioxidant that may help minimize your risk of developing more wrinkles, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

DHC Renewing AHA Cream

Skin care expert Paula Begoun, in her book "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me," lists DHC's renewing facial treatment as one of the best alpha hydroxy acid-based products on the market. AHAs help reduce wrinkles by sloughing off the top surface of the skin, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. In her product review, Begoun writes that the cream acts as a "great" lotion, thanks to an effective blend of lactic acid and other alpha hydroxy acids, and she especially liked the "impressive" moisturizing ingredients and antioxidant-rich olive oil.

Boots No. 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum

Retinol helps rejuvenate the skin surface and can firm and tighten wrinkles while boosting the skin's natural production of plumping collagen, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Real Simple magazine chose Boots' facial cream as one of its top retinol-based wrinkle treatment products. Reviewers loved its instant hydrating effect. Herbal extracts, antioxidants and wrinkle-reducing peptides condition the skin, along with the retinol.

Serious Skin Care A-Stick

Begoun chose Serious Skin Care's A-Stick as one of the most effective retinol-based moisturizers available from specialty and department stores. Retinol is one of the most effective over-the-counter methods of getting rid of, and preventing, wrinkles. Rub the stick on anywhere you wish to preserve and protect your skin's health. Vitamin E, another skin conditioning antioxidant, may also help to stave off wrinkles.

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Article reviewed by Christine Brncik Last updated on: Jun 8, 2010

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