Some of these products can, however, help remove dead cells from your skin — cells that can "trap" make-up, making your skin look more wrinkled than it actually is. (Many women notice that when they wear make-up, their wrinkles appear magnified.) So by removing those cells, the creams and lotions may help your skin look slightly smoother. But that's not the same as reducing the wrinkles.
Tretinoin is the active ingredient in such brand-name products as Retin-A, Renova, and Avita. All are available only by a physician's prescription.
Ask your physician about these medical skin care products (moisturizers, toners, ex-foliants, antioxidants, and sunscreens). He or she will advise you on which ones are safest and most effective for your skin type and condition. Remember: Not all products are suitable for everybody.
Last modified: November 25, 2009
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