If your skin type is dry, pigmented and prone to wrinkles then you can use Retinol skin creams to minimize wrinkles. You can use over the counter cosmetics or Retin-A in prescription formulations.  Both have the effect of preventing collagen breakdown (main contributor in aging) and increasing cell renewal.

Pros and Cons of Retinol Skin Cream:

• Most nonprescription products with retinol do not contain sufficient concentrations to deal with all the spots and wrinkles.
• Retinol is unstable and if the product is exposed to light or air in the packing or manufacturing process it will become ineffective. Aluminium tubes are used to protect the product from light.
• A retinol product offered in a clear bottle or jar is inactive.
• If you are just starting to see wrinkles come up or are starting young as a preventative measure then over the counter retinol skin creams may be right for you. However, if you already have many wrinles and fine lines you may need to graduate to prescription strength products.

Retinol Effects on Skin

A study conducted by the University of Michigan Health System on elderley patients demonstarted that daily topical use of retinol creams did increase collagen production and reduce wrinkles.

Retinol Skin Cream is a post from: Treatments For Your Skin

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