Anti-wrinkle cream has all kinds of ingredients in it. I was angered when I find out some of the harmful ingredients that some manufacturers use' actually know they are harmful but use them anyway! They may list them under other names. Some manufacturers' are in such a hurry to get their product on the shelf before their competitors that sometimes the product is not researched as well as it should be.

Parabens may be listed as different kinds such ethyl parabens as a classic example. Some manufacturers want their product on the shelves as long as possible so they use these parabens in their products. Parabens are used to extend the life of the product and in the end, do more harm than good to us as consumers. Parabens may be carcinogenic or interfere with your endocrine system.

Mineral oil has many uses but skin care should not be one of them. It may be listed as liquid paraffin, paraffin wax, or petrolatum. Skin needs to be able to "breathe" and get rid of toxins but mineral oil will "smother" the skin and not allow this process. Eventually, your skin could become dependent on it. If it is used for a long period of time it can cause dryness and other skin irritations.

A synthetic substance that is a derivative of coconut called dioxane is frequently used in skin care products even free samples of anti-wrinkle cream. A high concentration of dioxane 1,4 is a chemical known to be carcinogenic - cause cancer. I shudder to think how many of us have used products with this and other harmful ingredients.

Everybody likes to smell nice, it feels good. Fragrances should not be added to skin care products because they themselves may actually be made with other toxic substances. A little dab of perfume or cologne in the right spot is all that is needed to smell good.

Alcohols are extremely drying and irritating to the skin. Not each alcohol though has the same properties. They may be listed as ethanol, ethyl alcohol. methanol, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and SD alcohol. They destroy the skins natural acid mantle. This can leave you more prone to viruses, bacteria, and moulds.

Now for the good news!

There are ingredients that are very effective when added to skin care products in high enough concentrations. These three active ingredients are the most powerful and beneficial ingredients for our skin over the long term. They are natural and bring back our bodies own ability to create and maintain natural beautiful skin.

The newest substance is called Cynergy TK. It works by helping the body re-grow collagen and elastin on its own. It helps to keep your skin firm and it also keeps it flexible over the long term, not just short term like many of the products available today. This simply means it can return to its natural position after being stretched. Cynergy TK helps the much needed moisture stay in the skin which has been demonstrated in many studies.

Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is a very powerful antioxidant. Anti-oxidants destroy free radicals (unpaired neurons) before they can cause any damage. There are many types of CoQ10 and not all are the same. In this form it cannot penetrate the skin. There is a nano-emulsion form called Nano-lipobelle H-EQ10 and this form can easily be absorbed by the skin down to 7 layers. Like other important substances, CoQ10 decreases with age.

An exotic kelp from the Japanese Sea is called Phytessence Wakame. It blocks the dangerous enzyme hyaluronidase and keeps it from destroying the skins natural hyaluronic acid. Without it, skin becomes wrinkled, sags, and the brown circles under the eyes appear. Hyaluronic acid acts like a "glue" that hold collagen and elastin fibers together. Hyaluronan is an important component of your skin where it helps in tissue repair.

Finding free samples of anti-wrinkle creams may not be as difficult as it may seem.

Many cosmetic departments have miniature packages of various skin care products. They give them to customers to try for free. Many manufacturers' with websites may offer you a free sample to be sent to your address. In some cases if you ask the company outright if you can test their product, they may give it to you. Some companies will let you try their products risk free, so if you are unhappy, or it doesn't work for you, you can send it back and get refunded 100%