Prescription Wrinkle Creams – better than over the counter creams?

If you’re seeing lines and wrinkles, you may wonder whether you should see a dermatologist and get a prescription wrinkle cream, or whether you can make do with over the counter creams.

Research on these over the counter creams suggests that some do contain ingredients that may improve wrinkles. But many of the ingredients have not undergone any scientific research to prove their anti aging theories and most consumers do not read the fine print when the colorful, beautiful advertisements tell another story.

Most women are searching for a face lift in a bottle and it cannot be found in the over the counter wrinkle creams. It has been proven, however, that prescription wrinkle creams can reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The scientific research on the ingredients of the prescription wrinkle creams is conclusive in their findings that certain ingredients do reverse the signs of aging on a woman’s face.

Prescription wrinkle creams are regulated by the FDA and, therefore, considered safe and effective, which cannot be guaranteed by the non prescription wrinkle creams.  The makers of the prescription wrinkle creams must adhere to a certain set of standards. The makers of over the counter wrinkle creams do not.  The non prescription wrinkle creams do not have to undergo all of the vigorous testing for safety and effectiveness as the prescription wrinkle creams do. So, basically, all the guarantees that are advertised on the over the counter wrinkle creams are worthless.

The over the counter wrinkle creams contain a less concentration of active ingredients than the prescription wrinkle creams. Therefore, any results, if any, are short lived. Cost also has no relationship with these over the counter wrinkle creams. Just because a wrinkle cream costs over $60 does not mean it is any better than one which sells for half its price. Your best bet in selecting a wrinkle cream is making a visit to a dermatologist and asking for their professional advice. A dermatologist will recommend a prescription wrinkle cream and therefore, you can always come back to the doctor as to whether it was effective or not.

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