With an increasing number of wrinkle cream products flooding the shelves, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices available. Learning which brands to trust and which to toss aside requires a careful comparison of each product's potency, safety and ingredients. According to the Mayo Clinic, some ingredients that may result in wrinkle improvement are retinol, hydroxy acids, coenzyme Q10, kinetin and tea extracts. While many consumer review websites are available, the best method for finding out which cream is best for your skin is to try them for yourself.
Step 1
Visit your local department store or skin care retailer and select the wrinkle cream products that appeal to you. Consult the warnings listed on the label of each product, and find out if you meet the criteria for using each product. Glance over the list of active and inactive ingredients and rule out any products that include harsh chemicals such as diethanolamine or sodium laureth sulfate.
Step 2
Select creams that are high in antioxidants and contain active ingredients such as retinol, vitamin A, copper peptides, kinetin, hydroxy acids or any other "natural" ingredient that has been proven effective in safely removing dead surface skin, stimulating collagen or supplying antioxidants. Disregard the price of each cream in order to select only the best overall product from your list.
Step 3
Request samples of each of the product at your local skin care store. If samples are not available, call the phone number located on each wrinkle cream label and ask for trial samples of each product you wish to try.
Step 4
Test out each sample for one week to determine the effectiveness and compatibility of each cream. Apply the recommended dosage to the wrinkled areas, and rub the product in thoroughly in a clockwise motion. Notice the texture and smell of the product, and look for any signs that your skin may be rejecting the cream by displaying redness or itchy symptoms. Take a picture of your face at the beginning of each trial and write down which product you are testing and the date you began the test.
Step 5
Continue your comparison until you've tried all the wrinkle cream samples. Based on the information you've acquired, make an educated choice on which product works best for your skin.
Tips and Warnings
- Ask friends and family members which wrinkle cream products they use or recommend. Also, you may wish to consult a credible online review website, such as Smartskincare.com, where individuals post their experiences with different products. Be sure to try products with natural skin care ingredients as well, such as maitake mushroom or green tea.
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