Wrinkles, wrinkles go away: anti aging research shows a deceleration in the market

April 17, 2012
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I remember one of my mom’s friends telling me, “you must start using wrinkle cream on your face by the time you’re 30, otherwise it’s too late!”

At the time, I think I was 25ish – so didn’t give this warning much thought. However, now I find myself at the ripe old age of 32 (almost 33) and am seeing this as a five-alarm fire as I STILL have not started a skin care regime. Is it too late? Am I destined to a wrinkly face forever?!

So, what’s my problem, there is a very easy remedy to this. Get in my car, go to the nearest store and buy something. Well, my problem is – it’s all so expensive. Even the non-expensive stuff is expensive. I’ve definitely stood in the facial skincare aisle plenty of times and just can’t pull the trigger on a miniature bottle of lotion that says it will save my face, but costs $28.99. I just feel like I have more important things to spend my money on right now.

Turns out

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