Men, like most women, have discovered wrinkle cream and anti-aging products. It seems that as the world changed, and we added the word "metrosexual" to our vocabulary, men have also become interested looking good. No longer is the drive to cover up the signs of aging limited to women and rare cases in men. Just look at the products in your local supermarket for proof. You will see several skin care products being marketed for men’s skin care, that were previously only available to women such as exfoliants, cleansers and hydrating masks. There are also things like creams and lotions for blemishes resulting from shaving mishaps that are obviously exclusive to the male demographic.

No one can really blame anyone, whether male or female, if they set aside some of their hard-earned money for skin care products. We all inevitably age, and experience skin deterioration that comes with growing older. Grow older eventually happen, and all you can do is find ways to somehow delay it for a while. For this, you have two important things to consider.

First off, you should be familiar with elastin and collagen. These are the two proteins in the body that maintain the skin’s health. As time passes, these proteins will gradually weaken, and that’s when wrinkles, lines and sags will begin to appear. The second thing you have to keep in mind, is that there is no artificial way to replace lost collagen. If you see a skin care product that claims to have collagen as part of their ingredients, it will do you good to take it lightly. Instead, take note of these other ingredients to ensure yourself that you have an effective product in your hands. You can only get more collagen through helping your skin create more of it, and these are some of the ingredients clinically tested for the job.

The sun is the most prominent problem because of its harmful UV rays. The ingredient CynergyTK is your friend against skin damage as it counterbalances the rays’ negative effects. Aside from that, it also raises the skin’s elasticity and firmness, which can spell wonders in reducing those unwanted lines and wrinkles. Another anti-wrinkle agent is Nanobelle CoenzymeQ10. This is a special type of Coenzyme Q10 that has works deep down the skin, targeting free radicals that are mainly responsible for aging damage.

Another ingredient that is only available in selected men’s cream products is phytessence wakame, which came from the Japanese sea algae. Phytessence wakame is rich in minerals that keep the moisture balance of the skin, in effect making it look naturally healthy. It is also noteworthy the B-vitamins found in this ingredient, which can offset skin inflammation. One final ingredient to tackle is babassu, a natural emollient that works well in the skin around the eyes. Babassu helps reduce eyebags and puffy skin by softening the skin itself.

The four ingredients listed are definitely not the only essential things you should look for in an anti-wrinkle cream for men. Take it as a start in your research for the best product that you can buy. The information from such an effort will definitely serve you well in the future when you reach the dreaded wrinkle ages of 40 and above.