Life can take a toll on how our skin looks. Lifestyle, pollution and weather can all accelerate the aging of our skin. Most of us combat aging skin with an anti wrinkle cream purchased at a drug store or cosmetics counter. Some lotions and creams can visibly reduce the signs of aging, but many of these products are very, very expensive. To save yourself money, it's important to know what the active ingredients are in the best anti aging creams on the market so that you can look for the same ingredients in less expensive products. In this article, we'll look at some alternatives to those pricey wrinkle remover creams.

There are a number of factors that contribute to how our skin ages. For some women, it might be weather and pollution. For others, it may be their lifestyle or from the muscle contractions that occur when smiling or frowning. There is one thing that everyone has in common and that's dryness. Keeping the skin well hydrated and moisturized will make it look fresh and plump. Whether you are trying to prevent wrinkles or you're treating existing lines and wrinkles, look for an anti wrinkle cream that contains retinol and/or collagen. These ingredients encourage skin cells to regenerate and produce firmer skin. For added protection, you should also look for a wrinkle treatment product that contains sunscreen.

One product that gets rave reviews quite consistently is Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Cream. This wrinkle reducing cream has a number of active ingredients such as creatine to lift and tone the skin, green tea, and resveratrol, which is a powerful antioxidant found in red wine. Nivea, Neutrogena and Olay all have creams and lotions that can be yours for under $50, and you should see fantastic results with them.

The cheapest and best of all the various wrinkle reducing products is prevention. Although you must keep your skin properly cleansed, too much washing can result in sensitivity and dryness of the skin, along with other concerns. Stay away from products that include drying agents such as alcohol as well as those with harsh detergents. Cleanse your skin a maximum of two times per day with warm water, not hot.

You'd never use a harsh cleanser on a baby's skin, so treat your own skin with the same gentle touch. Most people only use anti wrinkle cream on their face and neck, but wrinkles on your hands can also betray your age. Shampoos, soaps, dishwashing liquids, and laundry detergents often will contain chemicals that are bad for your skin. If these products contain ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate (SLS), ammonium lauryl sulfate or ammonium laureth sulfate, then you should wear gloves when using them. The fundamentals of maintaining youthful looking skin are protection and hydration. Shield your skin from things that could cause it to dry and wrinkle, and take care to moisturize and drink plenty of water. Even without expensive cosmetics and creams, you can still have smooth, fresh skin.