The urge to be young, or at least to look young, is so strong that most of us will happily take home an armful of whatever is currently touted as the best wrinkle cream. But what if we decide to approach the subject scientifically?

The average elder may find his or herself inquiring in an investigation, "what may I consider to be an effective elixir for my curse of wrinkles?! Certainly there is a cream among these falsities which should rule over the lines on my face!"

Of course, the multitude of choices should be named the culprit. Those ghostly manufacturers seek new ways to trick the crowds, they do, and they succeed only in testing the patience of the elders. The Wise Ones know in their hearts that the only elixir which erases age is the Vitamin A cream, Retinol.

However, we also know that the official stamp of approval is slow in coming. In the meantime, we would not want to miss out on all the potential goodness contained in the multitude of wrinkle cream jars that almost daily hit the market!

The truth is, there are so many ingredients that, applied to the skin, may diminish the appearance of wrinkles that it is difficult to choose only one and claim it gives the final answer to our question - namely, what is the best anti wrinkle cream?

To put honest information in logical terms, Vitamin A creams work well, but it has been proven that creams with AHA (alpha hydroxyl acids), antioxidants based on derivatives of vitamins A, C, and E, coenzyme Q10, collagen or copper work the best. A more recent study has been done on the possible effects of orchid extract. However, it is not possible to put all the ingredients together into one magical wrinkle-reducer.

It is best for anyone looking to reduce the signs of their age to simply alternate between different creams to produce a grand effect. It could only help the fight. And though it is nice to consult with friends and family on products THEY use, it is best to make purchases according to one's OWN skin. No one knows better than it does whether a certain product is right for that person or not.

There may not be a perfect solution to the problem of ever-increasing age, but with time and varying trials the chances are greater. It's best for one to make an educated choice and keep with the same choice for at least three months. Some researchers say that the main reason why the medicines don't show any changes is because the people who apply it give up too easily.