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How Do I Choose the Best Lip Wrinkle Cream?

Kathleen Howard
Kathleen Howard

Lip wrinkle creams are moisturizing ointments that are designed to reduce the appearance of perioral wrinkles, which appear around the lips and mouth. Many of these products are formulated to reduce wrinkles by increasing collagen production and restoring skin elasticity. Some products also work by removing dead skin cells and stimulating new growth. To choose the best lip wrinkle cream, look for one that contains ingredients that are able to exfoliate and nourish your fragile facial skin.

One of the most common mistakes that consumers make while choosing lip wrinkle treatments is selecting products that contain collagen. The best treatments stimulate collagen production; they do not contain collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes up a large portion of the body’s connective issues. Although this protein is found in the body, collagen molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin.

Both retinol and alpha hydroxy acids have anti-aging properties that can improve the appearance of facial skin.
Both retinol and alpha hydroxy acids have anti-aging properties that can improve the appearance of facial skin.

Instead of choosing a lip wrinkle cream that contains this ingredient, look for one that will help the body increase its natural supply. Two ingredients that are believed to increase collagen production are kinetin and copper peptides. These substances are also believed to even the skin tone, neutralize free radicals and support tissue repair.

Another ingredient that is effective at neutralizing free radicals is retinol. Retinol is a powerful antioxidant that is derived from vitamin A. This antioxidant is a less potent version of tretinoin, a prescription medication that is used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including wrinkles. Tretinoin cannot be used directly on the lips but can be applied to the surrounding skin. This limitation is why retinol is the form used in many lip wrinkle creams.

Some lip wrinkle creams contain alpha hydroxy acid and glycolic acid.
Some lip wrinkle creams contain alpha hydroxy acid and glycolic acid.

Retinol, in fact, is one of the most common ingredients used in these creams. In addition to working as an antioxidant, retinol promotes cell regeneration and improves the skin’s ability to retain collagen. Retinol's effectiveness at reducing wrinkles is why it is one of the most important ingredients to look for in a lip wrinkle cream.

Two more ingredients to look for are alpha hydroxy acid and glycolic acid. These acids work by removing dead skin cells. When used regularly, the constant removal of dead cells will reduce the appearance of lip wrinkles and support new growth. Alpha hydroxy acids are most effective at eliminating wrinkles when combined with retinol and other nourishing ingredients.

Smoking cigarettes may cause wrinkles to form around the lips.
Smoking cigarettes may cause wrinkles to form around the lips.

To choose the best lip wrinkle cream, pay close attention to ingredients. Although vitamins and plant extracts are nourishing, these ingredients aren’t always enough to eliminate lip wrinkles. Before choosing a product, carefully review the ingredients list for potent antioxidants, exfoliants and collagen-stimulating substances. Over time, these are the ingredients that will improve the appearance of lip lines and wrinkles.

The best lip wrinkle creams should not contain collagen, but stimulate collagen production.
The best lip wrinkle creams should not contain collagen, but stimulate collagen production.

Also look for a lip wrinkle cream that is affordable, easy to use and will not cause severe side effects. If you have sensitive skin, creams that contain retinol and alpha hydroxy acids might be irritating, especially if they are not used as directed. Certain products also should be avoided by women who are pregnant and people who suffer from eczema, rosacea or perioral dermatitis. If you are unsure of whether a lip wrinkle cream is safe to use, consult with a dermatologist or other healthcare professional before incorporating the product into your skin care routine.

Discussion Comments

Rundocuri

I never thought to use lip balm this way Heavanet. It makes sense that this would work well for the skin around the lips, because lip balm is thicker and more moisturizing than most types of creams. I'll have to give it a try!

Heavanet
Here is a tip that helps me keep the skin around my lips moisturized, and even reduces the appearance of fine lines. When I go to bed at night, I use a lip balm and put it all over my lips and above the lip line. It moisturizes the sensitive skin around the lips all night long, and helps to soothe and soften it for the next day.
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    • Both retinol and alpha hydroxy acids have anti-aging properties that can improve the appearance of facial skin.
      By: Daria Filiminova
      Both retinol and alpha hydroxy acids have anti-aging properties that can improve the appearance of facial skin.
    • Some lip wrinkle creams contain alpha hydroxy acid and glycolic acid.
      By: alex83ch
      Some lip wrinkle creams contain alpha hydroxy acid and glycolic acid.
    • Smoking cigarettes may cause wrinkles to form around the lips.
      By: illustrez-vous
      Smoking cigarettes may cause wrinkles to form around the lips.
    • The best lip wrinkle creams should not contain collagen, but stimulate collagen production.
      By: Picture-Factory
      The best lip wrinkle creams should not contain collagen, but stimulate collagen production.
    • The best lip wrinkle cream will be affordable and easy to use.
      By: amaxim
      The best lip wrinkle cream will be affordable and easy to use.
    • Lip wrinkle cream may be used as an alternative to lip injections.
      By: armina
      Lip wrinkle cream may be used as an alternative to lip injections.
    • It is important to pay close attention to the ingredients contained within lip wrinkle cream before purchase.
      By: pioneer
      It is important to pay close attention to the ingredients contained within lip wrinkle cream before purchase.