You're insuring against problems that will crop up later. That means no smelly chemicals added. For acne blemishes, he recommends Retin-A, a prescription cream containing Vitamin A, which also does wonders for wrinkles. If you haven't been using sunscreen, wrinkles start to show. Blood vessels may appear on the top layer of skin.
Skin becomes duller looking.
And return to that Retin-A to remove the dead outer layer of skin. There is a popular myth that moisturizers get rid of wrinkles. They don't, according to Dr. Matarasso. They just fill in and hydrate the wrinkle-a deft camouflage technique women have long known. Look for face moisturizing creams containing 8 percent glycolic acid or 8 percent lactic acid.