Your antiwrinkle skin care routine

Wrinkle serums and creams may make small wrinkles less noticeable. Your results can depend on how often you use them, the type and amount of active ingredients, and the kind of wrinkles you want to treat.

If you want more reliable ways to care for your skin, try these tips:

• Protect your skin from the sun. Sun exposure causes skin to age more quickly. Limit your time in the sun and wear protective clothing and a hat. Use sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher. Reapply every two hours, or more often if you're swimming or sweating. Even sun that shines through a window can speed up skin aging, so use sun protection on exposed skin every day, all year round.
• Apply sunscreen to your face. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Apply sunscreen as the last step in your skin care routine, before applying makeup. Choose moisturizers and makeup products that include sunscreen.

  Products that contain physical blockers such as zinc or titanium oxide provide the best protection for sensitive skin. Examples include Eucerin SPF 50, La Roche-Posay SPF 50 and Tizo AM Replenish.

• Use a daily moisturizer. Even though it can't prevent wrinkles, a moisturizer can help trap water in the skin. This may make small lines look less noticeable.
• Don't smoke. Smoking damages skin fibers, causing sagging and wrinkles. Quitting helps improve skin tone and prevents further damage.

A dermatologist can help you create a skin care plan based on your skin type and concerns and how your skin looks. A dermatologist also can suggest treatments for more noticeable results, such as prescription creams, injections, chemical peels, microneedling and laser therapy.