Wrinkle Creams: How To Tell Which Ones Really Work

At age 34, I’m only just now tiptoeing into the world of anti-aging creams. My inborn skepticism has always led me to believe that most creams are snake oil—but when I started seeing fine lines creep up on my face, even snake oil viscerally seemed like it just might be worth a shot. The best way to test its efficacy–not in some company’s lab, but on me? Applying anti-aging cream to half my face for a month.

Check out the results at the full Beauty Brains post and decide for yourself. I’m a skeptic about anti-wrinkle creams. I’m on board with creams that reduce fine lines, no question. But getting rid of anything deeper, not really, unless you are talking prescription-strength retinoids from the doctor – and you have to be very careful with them, and what other products and treatments you use along with them. Check out the post for a really good inquiry into the effects of a particular cream, and what to look for when you use one.

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