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Wrinkles are one of the most feared realities of aging. Caused by genetics and environmental factors, wrinkles are an inevitable part of getting older. Many women turn to injectible fillers like Botox to remove wrinkles. However, this can be quite expensive -- and scary! If you're looking for an affordable way to get rid of wrinkles, look no further. Here are 5 cheap natural products dermatologists swear by for wrinkles.
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Burt’s Bees Renewal Firming Night Cream
You favorite lip balm brand has anti-aging products, too! This clinically tested Burt's Bees firming cream helps tackle the apperance of wrinkles within 4 weeks! The cream contains hibiscus, which according to Dr. Surbhi is "rich in anti-oxidants that help in reversing the damage caused by UV rays, dust, pollutants, and diseases, etc. on your skin."
Burt’s Bees Renewal Firming Night Cream ($20.00)
Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment
This clinically tested anti-aging eye cream is perfect for combating under-eye wrinkles specifically. This Origin's eye cream contains Anogeissus, a botantical extract that prevents collagen breakdown. "The bark of Anogeissus is particularly concentrated into compounds able to stimulate the natural production of fibrillin, which is responsible for helping to support the structure of the skin,"
says Dr. Annelise Lobstein, professor of pharmacognosy at the University of Strasbourg. "The facial appearance becomes firmer and lifted, contributing ultimately to reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and the visible signs of skin aging.”
Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Treatment ($46.00)
Farmacy Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm with Echinacea GreenEnvy™
With this anti-aging night balm, all you have to do is apply and rest. This lightweight night cream works on all skin types (normal, oily, combination, dry and sensitive) and contains echinacea as its special ingredient. According to this academic study in The International Journal of Cosmetic Science, "Echinacea purpurea contains many beneficial constituents for protection of skin from oxidative stress and for improving hydration of skin."
Farmacy Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm with Echinacea GreenEnvy ($48.00)
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
This dermatologist-tested, creamy eye treatment includes avocado oil, shea butter and beta-carotene in its magical recipe. According to Dr Surbhi, MD, "Avocado oil is rapidly absorbed by the skin and seeps deep into the dermis. In couple of studies, avocado oil has shown to alter the collagen structure, contributing to anti-aging benefits."
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado ($48)
Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream
I mean just look at the name. This product's got to work, right? This clincally tested wrinkle cream is said to have improved the appearance of wrinkles on its users by 32 percent. Its magical ingredients include apricot kernel oil and copper PCA. "[Copper PCA] helps to develop collagen and elastin, which maintain the strength of the skin, and it promotes the production of skin-plumping hyaluronic acid," says dermatologist Joshua Zeichner.
