You may (or may not) be surprised by how many women own anti-aging creams who havent even hit 30 yet. Their cabinets lined with little bottles and jars meant to protect them against that first wrinkle.

For women already beyond the age of 40, the anti-aging creams are meant to erase proof that they are indeed getting older.

Whether its a desperate stab at youth or compulsive vanity, anti-aging creams are just one vein of the multi-billion dollar beauty industry.

Its the one that promises women that their creams and lotions will turn back the clock. Advertisements silently wink promises that no one will ever have to know that you are a woman who actually ages.

But for all the smoke, mirrors, and hundreds of dollar spent, its important to ask if these so-called anti-aging creams are worth the money.

According to dermatologists and scientists, the answer seems to be, Mostly, no.

Before you take that mostly as a sign to rummage through a mountain of products, you may want to hear these professionals and their research out:

Few studies have been published in medical journals to show the products work as advertised or are safe to use. And the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesnt require companies to prove that cosmetic products are safe or effective.

Efficacy is very vague in terms of over-the-counter products, said Dr. Simon Yoo, assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine. Without any oversight, it is difficult to say whether these do anything.

In other words, these people can claim ANYTHING about their product. And theres no proof that what youre putting on your skin is even safe. They only need to verify that their statements arent FDA validated and mumble certain other disclaimers.

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Antiaging Creams: Read This Before You Waste Any More Money