Skin Care Tips, Notes & More

For an overview of some of the best skin care wrinkle creams, keep reading.

Price Point: $100 - $200
Product: Peter Thomas Roth's Un-Wrinkle ($120)

Peter Thomas Roth's Un-Wrinkle is a highly concentrated solution that's marketed as an injection alternative. It's chock full of peptides, vitamins and other ingredients that are designed to not only fill in fine wrinkles, but also relax the muscles around the wrinkles - creating an almost Botox-like effect. Deep wrinkles caused by facial expressions are typically reduced.

With its high price tag, Un-Wrinkle should work and while it definitely does the job, it's not a complete miracle worker. Users need to understand they are simply not going to see the results they'd get from surgery or Botox injections, and some may be happier with a lower price point product that's just as good.

Price Point: $20 - $50
Product: Philosophy's Hope in a Jar ($38 for 2 oz.)

First designed for the medical, dermatological market, Hope in a Jar is probably one of the best wrinkle creams and all-around moisturizers I've ever found. It's the kind of product that you tell your friends about.

The ingredients list in this product seems basic - a few antioxidants, a touch of lactic acid - and yet, this is a moisturizer that produces almost instant results. Skin feels softer, looks smoother and even appears more plumped, as if the wrinkles are filling out. If you're looking for a product with wrinkle prevention properties too, take a shot with Hope in a Jar (SPF is included).

Price Range: Under $20
Product: Eye Rev-er Upper from Bare Escentuals ($19)

This is a product that's both a wrinkle and eye cream. It's a lightweight balm designed to brighten the under-eye, reduce puffiness and lighten the skin color, but also fills in and softens the appearance of wrinkles. So, it reduces that fatigued look of tired eyes while simultaneously making you appear younger, fresher and brighter.

For only $19, it's a very good buy. The cucumber extract actually soothes the eye when it's applied, meaning it's the perfect product for a late night spent up with the baby or waiting for your teenagers to come home.

The best wrinkle creams aren't always the ones that cost the most. Nor do they necessarily boast the hottest new technology or gimmick. Sometimes you don't need a massive price tag or a wild new gimmick; rather, you just need a product that's tried, tested and true.

Remember, to always test wrinkle creams, makeup, or any skin product, particularly those that contain any hydraulic acids, on your skin before applying to your face or eye area.

Beverly Hills skin care goes way beyond facials, creams or toners and not as deep as plastic surgery. In fact, the most popular forms of skin care in Beverly Hills are non-surgical cosmetic procedures like laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion, Botox injections and chemical peels.

To learn more about these popular forms of Beverly Hills skin care, keep reading for a crisp description of each procedure along with a tip on where to find a fantastic doctor.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation - Let the Light Shine

Also known as laser skin rejuvenation, this treatment uses laser light therapy to penetrate the skin, remove dead cells, improve skin tone, reduce hyper pigmentation and reduce the appearance of fine lines or scars.

Because laser skin resurfacing only takes a few minutes, it's a very popular Beverly Hills skin care procedure. The actual treatment can be painful, so most patients receive a local anesthetic and expect a recovery time of between 1 and 10 days.

Microdermabrasion: Revealing a New You

Microdermabrasion is a common Beverly Hills skin care treatment that can be done by an aesthetician and does not require the assistance of a doctor or medical professional. It's non-invasive and designed to be done as part of an ongoing course of treatments.

Microdermabrasion is essentially an extremely powerful exfoliation treatment. It uses an abrasion device and a chemical solution to slough away dead skin cells and stimulate new skin cell growth, revealing brighter skin.

Because microdermabrasion is an abrasion process, skin can become sensitive or red for several days after treatment. Patients are advised to avoid sun exposure or any skin irritants for a period of time.

Botox Treatment for Your Appearance

Botox is the most popular Beverly Hills skin care treatment on the strip today. Because the drug is inexpensive, non-invasive and has limited side effects, it has quickly become the belle of the skin care ball. Customers use Botox to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and limit the function of facial muscles to prevent the formation or worsening of existing wrinkles.

Chemical Peels

A chemical peel can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 3 hours per treatment, but it's long-lasting and quite effective for patients dealing with sun-damaged skin, large pores, freckles or skin with uneven tone or pigmentation. Chemical peels are also used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and moderate scars.

A chemical peel is performed in office by a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, registered nurse or a licensed esthetician. A deep peel may require anesthesia, but most light peels do not.

Locating a Skin Care Professional in Beverly Hills

If you're trying to locate a Beverly Hills skin care professional, try the Pacific Dermatologist Association. This nonprofit, coastal organization maintains a full database of licensed members, along with a list of their specialities and contact information.