Anti Wrinkle Creams- Prescription Vs Over-the-Counter

When it comes to anti wrinkle creams, some people say that prescription creams are the only effective wrinkle treatment, while others swear by over the counter anti wrinkle creams.  So, how you do you know which one to choose?  Well, below you can read some of the pros and cons of prescription and over the counter anti wrinkle creams, so you can compare them for yourself and decide which one you want to use.

First, let’s take a look at prescription anti aging products.  These types of creams usually contain very strong chemicals that are not available in over the counter creams or contain much higher doses of ingredients in over the counter creams.  Because of this, prescription creams usually work faster and are more effective at reducing wrinkles than over the counter anti wrinkle creams.  However, there are some downsides as well.

Prescription creams require that you visit a dermatologist and get a prescription.  So, you will not only have to pay for the cream itself, which can be expensive on its own, you also have to pay for a doctor’s visit.  If you have insurance, you should check to see if the costs will be covered.  Another downside is, because prescription creams are stronger, they can also be harsh on your skin causing significant redness, drying, peeling and more.

Over the counter anti wrinkle creams have their own pros and cons as well.  In the last few years, over the counter creams have really advanced.  Some are almost as effective as prescription strength creams.  However, they are still not at the same level.  So, when you use over the counter anti wrinkle creams, it will usually take longer to see results, and you may not get the same results as you would with a prescription.

The main benefits of using over the counter anti wrinkle creams are convenience and cost.  Since you don’t have to get a prescription, you can purchase a cream from a local store or even order it online and have it shipped to your door.  There’s also a benefit of being able to get samples or free trials of over the counter creams, which you can’t do with prescription.  Finally, over the counter creams are much more affordable, usually costing a fraction of what you would pay for prescription creams.

Now that you know the pros and cons of both prescription anti wrinkle creams and over the counter anti wrinkle creams, you can choose the one you want to use.  Just make sure that you research whichever cream you choose to find the most effective anti wrinkle cream for your skin.

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