Buying Tips: Natural Anti-Aging Creams

Fragrances: They can be made of pretty much anything, and companies don\'t have to disclose what they are. Often they contain pthalates, which are neurotoxins, and can cause allergic reactions.\n
Triclosan: This antibacterial ingredient has been linked to endocrine disruption, skin irritation and heavy metal contamination concerns, as well as contributing to bacterial resistance.

Take this expert advice when shopping for anti-aging creams, serums and other products to keep your face looking young with the power of antioxidants and other natural ingredients. By Starre Vartan

Melvita Naturalift Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Recommended for all skin types in those over age 35, this combo of chestnut, camelina and safflower oils, natural free-radical fighters (an Alpine flower) and extract of hibiscus seeds does the trick. The company claims that an independent lab tested its effectiveness and checked out the microsurface of users’ skin after 28 days of use and found wrinkles shortened and surface area decreased. $42 at melvita.com or amazon.com.