few skin care products that have demonstrated the ability — however modest — to reduce or prevent wrinkles or improve the appearance of aging skin.
These products include:
1. Vitamin creams. Vitamins C, A, and E act as antioxidants that may help counteract the damage caused by free radicals. However, most topical antioxidants have short-term effects or are not absorbed well into the skin.
According to Donofrio, studies have shown that using topical creams with vitamin C on your face can protect skin’s elasticity and prevent damage from sun exposure. They can be irritating, so choose one that works for you.
2. Topical retinoids (or retinol) derived from vitamin A. Vitamin A derivatives such as Retin A and Renova can diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by sloughing off dead skin cells and
