Hello

Well hey we are all in this boat together.  It is difficult to find the best products for anti-aging.

When you say "...there should be better information about one of the over the counter ways to approach the whole problem" what do you mean by "the whole problem"?  Do you mean skin aging or...more than this?

It seems reasonable to me that a manufacturer would be rated differently on their various products.  It would be great if you could find one brand that worked for everything.  And some people do.  Subjectivity does come into play here as well as...your unique skin type.  What works for one person to decrease the signs of aging may not be as effective for someone else who has a different skin type. 

I can tell you what personally works for me but I can't say that any one brand is better than another because I don't know what is best for you or any other member.

We do have a lot of other articles on anti-aging procedures mainly performed by dermatologists:

Skin Care and Aging:  Wrinkle Treatments

Dermatologist Tips on Slowing Down the Aging Process

I know it is frustrating.  I wish there was a definitive answer to your question.  One resource I would suggest is to ask your dermatologist.

Thanks so much for question.  If you do find a product that works well for you let us know about it. 

Hey again

Well this is a good question indeed.  I just don't know if everyone is going to agree on one brand.  Even among dermatologists...there will be disagreements. 

No doubt that Jennifer Aniston is looking good but as you point out...so do you.  I think we see these images of beauty in the media but...the stars have a lot of help that most folks don't receive or can afford to receive. And there can be only one Jennifer Aniston.  Just as there can only be one of you.  It sounds like a cliche but so true that everyone is special and unique.  People with wrinkles can be beautiful too.  We all get older...this is simply a fact of life. 

Honestly...the best thing you can do for your skin is to stay out of the sun and tanning beds.  This is what accelerates the aging process more than anything.  And smoking probably doesn't help either. 

I was curious to see what products this celebrity uses.  According to one report she uses neutrogena soap.

Here is another report on what products she may use:

Jen does rely heavily on nature for her skin care regimen, favoring Dr. Hauschka and Jurlique products, both brands known for their natural, organic and botanical ingredients. Her skin is flawless, and she is typically spotted wearing very little to no make-up, so clearly these products work for her.

She also told Bazaar Magazine in 2006 that she uses Neutrogena bar soap to wash her face.

Yet regardless...I think that there are no guarantees whatsoever that any particular skin program or brand is going to be the best for your skin. It is a lot of trial and error to see what is effective.

I wish you the best of luck.  Let us know what you find in your search for the best anti-aging products.