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A specific type of anti-aging cream is the retinol wrinkle cream. Its main ingredient is retinol, a type of Vitamin A. This was the first compound ever to be used in wrinkle creams that didn't require a prescription. Retinol is an antioxidant and it binds with free radicals from your body. Free radicals are the compounds that cause those wrinkles and fine lines on your skin.

Behind retinol there is a complex chemical process. The enzyme sin your body will lead to retinoic acid. Your body cells can then use this retinoic acid in order to make new cells, collagen and elastin.

But in order to really see some effects your body needs a lot of this acid. However, applying to much retinol on your skin will most likely cause irritation and other discomfort. Most retinol based wrinkle creams do not contain enough retinol to truly benefit your skin, and those that do require a prescription from your doctor.

You can get the same results by using products based on retinaldehyde. Retinaldehyde is also transformed into retinoic acid in your body, giving thus the same effects. A retinaldehyde cream is more expensive but the results make it worth your money.