Studies have found Coenzyme Q10 to be a powerful antioxidant that can improve the appearance of fine lines when used continuously. Coenzyme Q-10 is a substance naturally manufactured by your body and it’s vital for cell functioning. Production declines with age, however, which leaves you more vulnerable to the effects of free-radicals in your skin (including less protection against UV-radiation and a diminished production of collagen).
Coenzyme Q-10 can be used to prevent loss of elasticity, making it one of the few ingredients that both prevents and reduces wrinkles.
Products: Nivea Visage Q10 Plus Wrinkle Control Night Crème.
Copper peptides
Although copper is a trace element found in every living cell, it is actually toxic if applied directly to the skin. In OTC products, copper is combined with peptides, protein fragments that bind the copper and may stimulate the production of collagen and help improve skin’s elasticity. Studies suggest that copper is somehow effective in reducing fine lines and skin discoloration, although it may not work on deep wrinkles or older skin.
Products: Neutrogena Visibly Firm Night Cream with Active Copper Formula, ProCyte's Neova
Tea extracts
Green and black tea extracts have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce the effects of sun overexposure. Green tea is also a powerful antioxidant which can be used to prevent UV damage.
Green tea is actually the most used ingredients in wrinkle creams. However, studies have shown that only caffeinated tea offers measurable results.