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Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, also known as Argireline, is a peptide (a chain of amino acids) that works by decreasing facial tension and therefore reducing wrinkles. Many people have heard of Argireline as the topical ingredient that is "better than Botox"... read more
Avocado Oil - like Vitamins A and E - is one of the most popular natural ingredients found in popular wrinkle creams. Avocados contains many natural wrinkle reducers, including Chlorophyll, Vitamin A, and Lecithin... read more
Many top wrinkle creams now include Glucosamine in their list of active ingredients. Most people are familiar with Glucosamine's popularity as a supplement combined with Chondroitin to slow arthritis in joints. But Glucosamine is also said to increase cellular collagen production, which leads to healthier skin and reductions in wrinkles and fine lines, and improve skin firmness... read more
Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occuring bio-chemical compound found in the human body. The Acid is part of our connective tissue and helps to lubricate our joints. Hyaluronic Acid was approved by the FDA in 2003 for use as an anti-wrinkle injection..... read more
Idebenone is being touted by many people as the next 'wrinkle cream breakthrough.' This chemical compound (closely related to co-enzyme CoQ-10) is said to reduce the the formation of sun burn cells and thus reduce the aging process. Studies have suggested that Idebenone provides additional protection well beyond a standard sunblock... read more
Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occuring bio-chemical compound found in the human body. The Acid is part of our connective tissue and helps to lubricate our joints. Hyaluronic Acid was approved by the FDA in 2003 for use as an anti-wrinkle injection... read more
Collagen is a protein found in our bodies and particularly our skin. Collagen is used in cosmetic surgery to help repair or restore skin - for example, for burn victims. Topical (on the surface, as opposed to an injection) application of collagen has garnered some debate in academic circles... read more
Matrixyl 3000 is the brand name for Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3, yet another peptide (the building blocks of good skin). Clinical studies have been pretty limited so far on the effectiveness of this peptide, but the results so far have been encouraging.... read more
Vitamins A & E are among the most popular natural ingredients you will find in leading wrinkle creams. Why? Because studies have shown that Vitamins A & E can neutralize free radicals and reduce wrinkling. In other words, these vitamins act as a natural protection against harmful UV rays and intense sun, reducing the advancement of skin degradation and thus wrinkles... read more