Some of my friends have had Botox injections, face lifts or other cosmetic procedures to eliminate facial wrinkles.  They say they want to look beautiful and it is no different than wearing makeup.

I have other friends who say beauty comes from within and they would never have any cosmetic procedures.  Nonetheless, they are always looking for lotions, foods or supplements that will reduce their wrinkling or prevent new wrinkling.

I think most products that promise to diminish wrinkling are simply marketing hype and are ineffective.  None that I've tried have worked.  However, some dermatologists think some products may actually help.  I heard one say that putting green tea on one's face may tighten up the skin.  Have any of you tried that?

Here are a few of the procedures that dermatologists told WebMD would prevent or reduce wrinkling.

• Avoid the sun and wear sunscreen
• Don't smoke
• Get adequate sleep
• Sleep on your back
• Use moisturizer
• Drink cocoa instead of coffee

Click here to learn how these and other procedures work.

Do any lotions or creams really help reduce wrinkling?  The dermatologists said that some actually do work.  Here are a few of those.

• Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) lift off the top layer of dead skin cells and may stimulate collagen production.
• Retin A is the only FDA-approved topical treatment for wrinkles.  It reduces fine lines and large wrinkles.
• Topical vitamin C can stimulate collagen production.

Click here to learn more about these and other topical treatments.