The best anti-wrinkle eye products protect, prevent and reduce the signs of aging and wrinkles around the eyes. There are proven anti-aging ingredients that stimulate and plump the skin to reduce lines and brighten the completion. Check the contents for proven anti-aging ingredients approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A good start to preventing wrinkles is with a good skin regimen that includes moisturizers that nourish the skin.
Sunblock
The best anti-wrinkle product is a good waterproof sunblock. Sunblock will prevent damage from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. “Sunscreen is by far the most beneficial age-fighting product on the market.” Choose a waterproof sunblock with a SPF of 30 or higher for the best protection. The American Cancer Society also recommends using a sunblock to prevent damage from the sun that can cause skin cancer.
Retinol Products
Retinol products are antioxidants made from vitamin A. They neutralize free radicals that can cause wrinkles. Retinol products can be purchased over the counter and are approved by the FDA for treating wrinkles. Tretininoin is a Retin-A prescription cream prescribed by a dermatologist.
Retinol products cause sun sensitivity, so it is important to use sunscreen while using these products. Vitamin A products may cause birth defects and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use these creams.
Vitamin Cream Products
Vitamin C stimulates collagen biosynthesis. Vitamin C creams neutralize free radicals and boost collagen production, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Eye creams containing vitamin C are a good anti-wrinkle product, and they protect against sun damage.
Coenzyme Q10 creams help prevent wrinkles along with softening and firming the skin. Coenzyme Q10 reduces fine lines around the eyes without side effects and has been shown to protect against sun damage, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Plant and Herb Products
Many anti-wrinkle eye cream products contain tea extracts. Green, black and oolong teas are antioxidants that protect the delicate skin around the eyes from free radicals that damage and age the skin. Teas also are anti-inflammatory products that reduce the puffiness around the eyes.
Another herb that is commonly found in kitchen spice racks is turmeric. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract is an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant. In a February 2010 report presented at the American Academy of Dermatology, creams containing turmeric extract were found to reduce age spots and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Kinetin is a plant growth factor. A study at the University of California Riverside by Carol Lovatt, PhD., shows that kinetin is effective in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and restoring cellular function. Besides the ability to preserve a youthful appearance, kinetin is also an antioxidant.
