Which wrinkle cream is right for you?

Selecting a wrinkle cream isn't as hard as it seems. At first glance, there are a dizzying array of antiaging treatments and chemical formulas.

However, with a little knowledge and a healthy helping of common sense, you can count on making the right choice in wrinkle creams.

We've put together a list of ingredients and naturally-occuring chemicals that you should look for when selecting the right wrinkle cream! The best antiaging ingredients follow in the section below.

Primary Ingredients

• Vitamin E (aka Tocopheryl Acetate) - Vitamin E is a wonderful antioxidant which helps to repair the sun damaged skin.

• Vitamin A (aka Retinol) - This affects cell production, helping to increase dermal collagen. As a result, the skin plumps up and feels smoother. Using wrinkle creams with Vitamin A also helps to reduce fine lines and discoloration.

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) - A broad class of acids that help extensively with antiaging. AHAs slough off dead skin and encourage growth of fresh collagen and elastin, the skin fibers responsible for firmness and elasticity.

Secondary Ingredients

The following ingredients can also be of benefit in a wrinkle cream:

• Hyaluronic acid - an excellent moisturizer; also nicknamed "the fountain of youth", as those who ingest it regularly are known to live longer; available in vitamin capsules, although starchy root vegetables such as potato may help to stimulate your body to produce it

• Lanolin - reduces water loss from cells

• Petrolatum - like Lanolin, it helps to keep your skin hydrated

• Squalene - helps healthy skin retain its suppleness

• Alpha Lipoic Acid ( ALA ) - an excellent antiaging ingredient, it works with antioxidants to give your cells extra protection in fighting free radicals and protecting DNA