The prospect of growing old and wrinkly is understandably frightful for most young women. Some of us simply cannot imagine ourselves being at that physical state. We vow to exert all that we can to keep from being old and unsightly. And so for vanity sake (and sanity), we scour the jar-lined shelves of our drugstores and pharmacies in search for the perfect age-defying product.

An anti-wrinkle cream is the best preventive measure for wrinkles. Wrinkles are fine lines or deep furrows that form in the areas surrounding our eyes, mouth and neck. These lines result from excessive sun exposure as well as exposure to certain environmental conditions. As we age, facial skin becomes dryer and less elastic due to the breakdown of elastin and collagen in our inner dermis. Skin cells are also less apt to regenerate as we grow older. The appearance of these lines is inevitable as we grow old. But, these can be prevented from showing prematurely by the use of an anti-wrinkle cream.

Drugstores and pharmacies carry entire lines of beauty and cosmetic products that claim to put an end to your search for the perfect anti-wrinkle cream. How do you know which anti-wrinkle cream is the best product for your skin? You normally do not get a straight answer to this question. There are several things you should consider when choosing an anti-wrinkle cream. Do not be duped into buying an anti-wrinkle cream just because the sales person talked you into it.

Only buy an anti-wrinkle cream from a company that is reputable. You can get corporate information about these companies from the internet just by using your search engines. Some start up companies, in the absence of a clear track record, would publish scientific studies that were conducted to test their products. They also have testimonials from test users. If you do decide to try an anti-wrinkle cream from a start up company, check to see if they have a return policy or a money-back guarantee. Your decision, however, of using an anti-wrinkle cream or any other beauty product from a start up company should not be based on the return policy alone. Your first and foremost considerations should be the ingredients of the anti-wrinkle product and the ease of use.

An anti-wrinkle cream should contain moisturizers. Our facial skin gets damaged and wrinkled due to dehydration. When it is hydrated, skin cells remain plump under our skin making our face look smooth and supple. Anti-oxidants as well as vitamins and minerals are also essential components of any anti-wrinkle cream. These feed your skin cells with the necessary nutrients for self-repair and rejuvenation. These combat the effects of free radicals that go haywire and cause skin degradation.

The perfect age-defying product for you is the product that best fits your needs. It is the product that works especially well for you in terms of physical results and in terms of personal satisfaction or the way you feel after using the product. Once you have found your trusted skin care partner, go ahead and reach for your anti-wrinkle cream, and sleep soundly and peacefully knowing that you have staved off the signs of aging from showing in your face for about half a decade more.