Some people choose to age gracefully or not so gracefully, some people choose to try less invasive methods and there are still other show choose to alter what is not appealing through risky procedures. There are two main ways to fight against the aging look in the skin which are anti-wrinkle creams or surgery.

Claiming to be an alternative to surgery are the anti-wrinkle creams, which make the claims to either be a miracle in a jar or a facial dip in the fountain of youth. Are they anything close to these suggestions? Creams are applied topically and are absorbed by the first few layers of the skin. Some are able to get a bit deeper, but still fall short of the actual issue that needs to be resolved. The sagging of skin and the lines created by the sagging and lack of fullness is due to a decrease in collagen as well as damage from the sun’s rays.

The claims made by anti-wrinkles do not stop at comparing their results with surgery but also with botox injections. They have great looking people in their advertisements that we are supposed to believe are the result of a cream smeared on the face. While any cream will add moisture to the skin and help it look better, it again falls short of the results that would occur after a botox injection. Botox actually reaches those layers that are effected by collagen depleted supplies. The injections are placed into the muscle tissues in the face to eliminate sagging and the lines that are caused by them and also fills in the face so the lose skin is tightened and fuller. Creams can on work on the surface layers of the skin and obviously do not work in the area of the facial muscles.

The most effective aspects of anti-wrinkle creams actually does not come from its work on removing wrinkles but by protecting the skin from further damage caused by sun exposure. The damage caused by the UV rays of the suns plays a large reason as to why we have wrinkles in the first place. It is indeed a proven fact that anti-wrinkle creams can do nothing to reverse or stop the aging process and for a company to imply that it is “anti-aging” requires that they place a skin protector in their cream product. Also of interest to the consumer, is that these creams are not required to undergo any form of testing since they are classified as cosmetics. This leads from products that are completely worthless to some that are minimally healthy for the skin.

Anti-wrinkle creams may or may not work for you depending on your stage in the aging process, but still do not expect the miracle or fountain of youth qualities that many claim to have. Many also are specialized for use in a certain area and require others still to work at other points. Anti-wrinkle creams do not come cheap, and considering what you get for the money spent over a product that will be used indefinitely, just how does it compare to surgical avenues. With a carefully selected plastic surgeon, the risk of surgery is reduced greatly and will give you the result you are truly after.

There are so many anti wrinkle creams available in the market, that at times it becomes very difficult to be able to find out which cream is actually well suited for you. There is a common misconception that the more you spend on a cream, the better it is but this is absolutely wrong. Also along with this, there is another misconception that all anti wrinkle creams are the same and it does not matter which ones you actually use.

Anti wrinkle creams trap the moisture within the skin and as a result the skin looks fuller and the wrinkles do not show. The effect of the cream is almost instantaneous, but we do not want short term results. Our focus should be on getting a cream that can guarantee long time success.

Anti wrinkle creams have silicon dioxide micro crystals, these micro crystals help to reflect light off your face and as a result, the fine lines are less visible. This is a great way to bluff off the lines and this bluffing gives time for other ingredients of the cream to work their way in to the skin and make permanent repair to the skin.

Anti wrinkle creams have anti oxidants in them. Anti oxidants are of great use, they help to fight back the effect of free radicals. These free radicals cause redness, wrinkles and other signs of aging. One such important anti oxidant is Idededone. This antioxidant makes the skin look soft and supple and also very young.

Another important anti oxidant is vitamin C .Ascorbyl palmitate is a very important form of vitamin, while going in for an anti wrinkle cream it is recommended that you look for the presence of this element in the cream.

Another important and powerful anti oxidant is D3PA or dithiolane 3 pentanic acids, along with having the benefits of an anti oxidant, this is also anti inflammatory. This means that it helps you to dilate the capillaries such that necessary vitamin and minerals can easily pass through and make the repair process faster.

Acetyl hexapeptide is also a very important ingredient. It is another form of Botox and is cheap and is also non toxic. Just the application of this on your skin will give you the same advantage as that of Botox.

When you are choosing an anti wrinkle cream make sure that you choose the one that has toner in it. Toner helps to keep the skin firm , especially the under eye area and it also keeps the lips plump and firm.