When looking at various anti aging creams and anti wrinkle creams, there are different active ingredients that are commonly used; Retinol-based, Hydroxy acid based, Antioxidants, Copper peptides, Coenzyme Q10, or Kinetin. Anti-aging creams and anti-wrinkle creams work on the basis of moisturizing new cell growth, while getting rid of the upper layer of dead, dry skin cells. In the case of Kinetin, it can sometimes be found in conjunction with an exfoliate, or by itself on the premise that the dead skin cells will eventually come off on their own and the new moisturized cells will emerge.

Kinetin is considered as a 'super moisturizer' and is found growing naturally in plants (as plant growth hormone). It is this growth hormone found in plants that restarts a broken or pruned branch with twice the growth it had before. So it is similar to healing compound. Many people make use of Kinetin instead of Retinol based treatment because the side effects that occur in some individuals using Retinol.

Kinetin is often found in the form of coconut milk or aloe, or other plant products. While Kinetin is thought to be a moisture retention agent located in anti-aging creams and anti wrinkle creams, it's benefits still remain unproven. Skin treatments that promote hydrating results will always have an effect on dry skin cell making skin appear dry, or aged and lacking glow. Kinetin products will often claim it is best used by people located in tropical type climate. Here, excessive moisturizing is needed, so much so that it may be too much for person not needing that excess moisture.

There have been many advances in anti-aging creams as well as anti-wrinkle creams and not a lot of products on the market are able to boast the natural plant growth ingredient of Kinetin. Many of the creams that had used Kinetin in the past are no longer being sold in stores and, if they are, it's usually to exhaust the product in inventory before it is discontinued.

There are so many choices in the skin care treatments, with some having staggering prices, but not necessarily more effective than cheaper items, that it is best to do research on what options work best for you. In the anti-aging creams, many of them are based on keeping the skin hydrated, and retaining moisture, and this is where Kinetin would certainly fit the bill. It may be that it is too expensive to manufacture as a moisturizer, so claims by some cosmetics companies may not justify the benefit/cost expectations of customers, and it is being phased out as a major factor as newer choices become available.

Kinetin is still a good treatment option that is used in sun over exposure treatments, and is a good choice for anybody wanting a natural chemical treatment, as opposed to stronger chemicals. The fact that it is being phased out of anti-aging creams and anti-wrinkle creams may just indicate that it is not as strong as what is now available, but for some persons, who have more sensitive skin, it may be the option they need.