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In your 30’s you are likely to notice the first visible signs of skin aging in the form of your laughter lines. These fine lines often appear around the mouth and eyes. While laughter lines are a celebration of a joyous life, they are an unwelcome sign of aging.  You can help to reduce the appearance of laughter lines and minimize the effects of aging by using anti aging wrinkle creams.

It is best to start using an anti aging cream before you notice your first wrinkles.  Anti aging creams have many nutrients and vitamins to help slow aging and nourish the skin.  When choosing a cream, there are certain ingredients you should look for.

The most commonly recommended anti aging treatment involves protecting your skin from the sun.  Be sure the cream you use as an SPF of at least 15.  You should use the cream every day, especially right after the shower, which can leave your skin dry.

Antioxidant ingredients like vitamins A, C, D, and E will help to fight the damaging effects of pollution on your skin. These vitamins fight free radical damage, helping you to keep healthy, youthful skin. Certain minerals like selenium and zinc also have antioxidant properties that reduce inflammation and sooth your skin.

Herbal ingredients are also very helpful in an anti aging cream.  Herbal extracts will lighten your skin tone and help to increase firmness.

There is still a debate whether collagen in anti aging creams will benefit the skin.  Collagen is a protein found naturally in your skin that provides strength, resilience and firmness.  This vital protein breaks down as we age.  Creams with collagen claim to increase the levels of collagen in your skin, thereby helping you to stay young. However, it is not yet clear if the particles in these creams are small enough to be absorbed by the skin.  Collagen particles simply resting on top of your skin will benefit your skin.