Fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of aging for everyone, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t have options to make the most of the situation. On the contrary, we have a dizzying number of them that all promise to iron out lines, plump lax skin and basically turn back time.
At this point in our lives, we’ve easily tried hundreds of creams and have interviewed countless dermatologists on the topic of aging. And the question that always comes up is...
The general consensus is that an over-the-counter product (like said wrinkle cream) isn’t going to take five or ten years off your face—or eliminate lines completely. What they can do is soften the appearance of lines (especially fines ones) and help with other signs of aging like discoloration and uneven texture.
Some top ingredients to look for in a cream? Retinol, vitamins C and E, peptides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides (or other hydrating ingredients that can lock in moisture and temporarily plump fine lines).
And of course, your best method of defense against premature aging is sun protection. So, daily application of a sunscreen of at least 30, wearing protective clothing and hats and avoiding peak UV hours (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) as much as possible.
OK, now that we’ve got that sorted, let’s browse the best anti-wrinkle cream selection out there.
