How to Reduce Wrinkles?
Whether you’re in your thirties and noticing the first symptoms of aging or your skin isn’t exactly concealing your age, eliminating wrinkles is certainly on your to-do list. At the same time, experts say, many of us are losing the wrinkle war, powerless to stop the fading of young. Let’s take a look at why wrinkles appear, what we can do about them, and how to prevent them.
When you were younger and more resilient, it was easy to hide wrinkles with makeup or laugh them off as part of growing older. But as we get older, these small lines become more noticeable—and they can make us feel like we haven’t been taking care of ourselves as much as we should be. And while it may seem like a losing battle, there are steps you can take to reduce wrinkles, even if they aren’t completely gone. Here are some of the most common causes of wrinkles and what we can do about them:
Avoid direct sunlight. It’s the leading cause of wrinkles, as evidenced by scores of studies. The sun is one of the biggest environmental culprits. Ultraviolet light causes skin to age dramatically. Your exposed body parts, such as your face, neck, arms, and backs of hands, are more vulnerable to harm than your covered body parts.
Avoid smoking. While some studies are still debatable, an increasing number of studies are demonstrating that cigarette smoke causes skin to age, primarily by releasing an enzyme that breaks down collagen and elastin, which are key components of the skin.
Get enough sleep. A hormone that tears down skin cells, is produced when you don’t get enough sleep. It also claims that if you get enough sleep, your skin will manufacture more collagen, which keeps it thicker, more “elastic,” and less prone to wrinkles.
BEAUTY TREATMENTS
The best therapy depends on whether your wrinkles are static or dynamic, as well as your age and skin health. While some individuals choose to see plastic surgeons and dermatologists, a well-trained esthetician can help you reduce the look of wrinkles with far less intrusive beauty treatments.
You can attempt the following anti-wrinkle treatments:
FACIALS
Almost any purpose and skin type can benefit from a facial. A rejuvenating collagen facial that decreases obvious indications of aging; a Vitamin A/peptide combo that promises an effect similar to Botox; and a facial that integrates plant-based stem cell therapy for more youthful skin are all favorites in the anti-aging arsenal.
PEELS
Chemical peels are most commonly applied to the face. They remove the top layers of your skin to reveal smoother, more appealing skin beneath. Chemexfoliation or derma peeling are other terms for this process. Peels can help with rough patches, acne scars, liver spots, irregular skin pigmentation, and scars, in addition to wrinkle reduction. Chemical peels range from light to very severe, depending on the state and needs of your skin.
MICRODERMABRASION
This therapy uses a handheld machine that sands the top layer of skin using aluminum or silica crystals as a substrate. After a few treatments, your skin will feel smoother. This is a softer form of dermabrasion that requires the assistance of a physician and the administration of anesthetic.
