Nonprofit organization that promotes the field of anti-aging medicine trains and certifies physicians in this specialty. As of 2009, approximately many practitioners had been given certificates. However, the field of anti-aging medicine is not recognized by established medical organizations, such as the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Medical Association. In addition to certifying practitioners, the Academy's activities include lobbying, education of the public, and public relations. The organization sponsors several conferences, such as the Annual World house on Anti-Aging Medicine.

Traditional moisturizers or sunscreens may provide many of the same benefits as some anti-aging creams. Mechanical exfoliation is an alternative to chemical peels using ingredients such as crushed apricot kernels, salt, sponges or brushes. Advertising sometimes presents anti-aging creams as an alternative to plastic surgery and botox injections, which may be more costly and invasive treatments. The effects of these ingredients depend on their concentration and mode of application, making the effects of the commercial products less certain. Many cosmetics companies recommend using a treatment programmed which may combine these ingredients. For example, AHAs can make the skin more vulnerable to damage from the sun, so the increased use of sunscreens is often recommended.

Alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxyl acids or other chemical peels. These help to dissolve the intracellular "glue" that holds the dead cells together on the skin. The use of this type of product on a daily basis gradually enhances the exfoliation of the epidermis and stimulates the production of fresh skin cells to compensate for the missing ones. This exposes newer skin cells and can help improve appearance. AHAs can irritate some skin, causing redness and flaking.