Anti wrinkle creams are also popularly called anti aging creams. On a major account, they consist of moisturizers and dermatological ingredients which assist in reducing the superficial wrinkles, blemishes, patches and scars giving a much younger, firmer and healthier looking skin. Skin aging is also supplemented by sagging of the skin, redness, abnormal pigmentation or growth or simply a poorly textured skin.

The best anti wrinkle cream can be considered the one which has the ability to rectify the above said problems or at least reduce the effect of them. Traditional moisturizers and sun protection creams have much qualities needed for an anti wrinkle cream. Apart from them, exfoliation also serves good purpose in cleaning the dead cells, dirt and oil and helps in rejuvenating the wrinkled skin.

Retinyl palmitate which is more popularly called 'retinol' is most common ingredient in most anti aging creams and is very instrumental in having a smoothening effect on the skin. Anti oxidants like berries and citrus fruits based ingredients are considered best, natural and safe. These creams also contain peptides and other amino acid based proteins essential for rejuvenation of the old and lax skin.

You may also find other ingredients like hydroxy acids and their variants like alpha, beta and many others. These acids actually act as skin peel by weakening the bond between the cells, thus removing the worn out and unwanted cells and pigments. Hence your newer and much younger skin is exposed making you look young and healthy.

'Epidermis' is the technical term given to outer most skin. Epidermal growth factor is yet another most important ingredient which helps activating certain chemicals which help the growth of epidermis. It thus helps growing new skin and reduces lines, wrinkles, sagging and even heals superficial wounds. You may as well opt for plastic surgeries or 'Botox' (Botulinum toxin) dosages for rectifying aged and wrinkled skin, but with proper guidance and prescription from a registered dermatologist.