Top Ten Ways to Avoid and Remove Wrinkles
Reno Charlton
For many women, wrinkles and fine lines are the bane
of their lives. Looking into the mirror and seeing a face filled with
wrinkles, sagging skin, and fine lines can be very disheartening,
but it's all a part of growing old, right?
Well, yes and no. Of course, our skin will age as
we grow older, but in this day and age we can take steps to reduce
the appearance of aging and facial wrinkles. Today, advances in knowledge
and technology have made it easier to delay the signs of aging and
deal with skin that already looks aged.
Part One: Prevention of facial wrinkles
The easiest way to deal with wrinkles is to keep them
at bay in the first place. An anti-aging skincare routine is a must,
as is a healthy lifestyle and plenty of relaxation. By taking the
right precautions and educating yourself on what can cause the premature
onset of facial wrinkles and crows feet you will find it far easier
to keep your skin in top shape for longer. Below you will find five
ways in which you can help to keep the appearance of aging at bay:
1. Establish a skincare routine:
It is vital to establish a good skincare routine from an early age
and stick to it. You should use a cleaner, toner and moisturizer each
morning and night in order to keep your skin clean and clear as well
as nourished. A good skin care routine will not only help your skin
to retain moisture and elasticity, but will also help to keep it feeling
fresher and more rejuvenated.
Make sure that you get rid of all traces of make-up
from your face, as the harmful chemicals in some cosmetics can often
damage the skin. Soap can dry out the delicate facial skin, so instead
go for a cleansing bar or a foaming facial wash.
Once you have cleaned your face thoroughly, use a
gentle cleanser to wipe away trace of dirt, followed by a toner to
refresh the skin and tighten the pores. Finally, use a suitable moisturizer
(depending on your skin type) to nourish and replenish the skin.
2. Use facial massage: Facial massages
are fast and simple to do at home, and can really help to keep elasticity
in the skin and keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay. A facial massage
can help to get the blood flow and circulation going in the facial
area, which automatically stimulates the skin and helps to keep it
renewed and rejuvenated. Your skin will retain far more of its natural
elasticity with regular massaging, which in turn can help to slow
down the signs of aging.
You can carry out a ten minute massage as you moisturize
each night -- simply blend the cream into the skin by using firm upward
motions from the throat up. Once the cream has been absorbed into
the skin, use circular motions over your face to really blend it in
and to get the circulation going.
3. Protect your skin: The sun is
one of the most dangerous environmental hazards when it comes to harming
your skin. Not only can regular, unprotected sun exposure result in
premature and severe wrinkling and cracking of skin, but it can also
lead to more serious conditions such as skin cancer.
Never go out into the sun without either an SPF moisturizer
or a sunscreen on. If you are planning to spend hours out in the sun,
then go for a suitable sunscreen; the higher the SPF (sun protection
factor), the better. For everyday use, where you are simply travelling
to and from work, you can opt for a moisturizer that incorporates
UV protection.
Remember, the sun is at its worst during the middle
of the day so you should keep yourself in the shade during these times.
Also, although the sun may not be as visible during the wintertime,
the rays can be just as harmful so you should take precautions all
year round.
4. Assess your lifestyle: The way
you live your life can affect the condition of your skin. They say
that your skin reflects the way you are feeling internally, both physically
and mentally. So, if you are feeling drained, tired, or stressed,
your skin will also reflect this through its condition and appearance.
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make in order to help
slow down the appearance of aging.
Smoking is a major culprit
when it comes to the premature onset of wrinkles, and cigarettes can
result in deep wrinkling of the skin. By quitting smoking (or better
still, never starting!) you will be doing your skin a big favor when
it comes to alleviating the worry of wrinkles. You will also be reducing
the risk of developing more serious conditions related to smoking,
such as cancer or heart disease.
Diet is also another important
factor, and by eating the right foods (those packed with minerals
and vitamins) and avoiding the wrong foods (fatty, rich foods) you
can help to keep your body and your skin nourished and replenished.
Most importantly, you must drink plenty of water to keep your body
and your skin hydrated. Try and avoid excessive alcohol as this actually
dries the skin out and will leave you and your skin looking and feeling
dehydrated.
5. Enjoy some relaxation: Stress
can also play a big part in the condition of your skin, and you can
often find those in high-powered jobs suffering from premature wrinkling
and aging because of the stress levels often involved in their work.
Whatever type of job you do or however busy your life is, it is essential
to get a decent night's sleep and time out to relax your body and
your mind.
Again, this is connected to your skin reflecting the
way you feel inside. If you are feeling tired and stressed all the
time, your skin will reflect this, and it won't be long before the
lines and facial wrinkles start to appear. Take time out for yourself
each day to relax and spend time focusing on yourself.
Part Two: Removal of facial wrinkles
Wrinkle removal procedures and products have become
part of a multi-billion dollar industry. You can now select from a
number of options if you are looking to diminish or reduce wrinkles,
fine lines, crows feet, and deal with skin cell damage. Everybody
wants to get their hands on a wrinkle cure, and in the options listed
below you will find suggestions for both short and long term wrinkle
removal:
6. Home remedies: Many people rely
on home remedies when it comes to diminishing fine lines, wrinkles
and crows feet. For example, cucumber juice can be effective in alleviating
age spot skin problems. Fresh Papaya juice can remove dead and rough
skin, and apple and pineapple juices can help to diminish fine lines,
wrinkles and cracked skin. These home remedies can prove effective
and provide a cost effective way to treat aging skin.
7. Wrinkle cream and anti-aging products:
In recent years, the nation's obsession with younger looking
skin has resulted in the production and marketing of many new ranges
of anti-aging creams and facial products. These can be expensive,
but can also prove effective for many people. Advanced technology
and scientific formulations have enabled manufacturers to create skin
creams and products that contain high levels of skin enhancing vitamins,
such as C and E, as well as anti-oxidants. There are a number of different
extracts and ingredients that can help with the elimination or reduction
of fine lines and wrinkles, and most anti-wrinkle creams contain a
combination of these.
8. Collagen injections: Collagen
can be used to fill out the skin in order to bring back normal skin
and smooth out depressed wrinkles. This is done by injecting the collagen
under each wrinkle in order to push it or 'fill it' outwards, so that
it plumps out and becomes level with the rest of your skin.
9. Acid skin peels / chemical peels: Acid
skin peels and chemical peels provide an effective - but sometimes
painful - method of wrinkle removal. You can get varying levels of
peel depending on the acid or chemical used in the peel. Nowadays,
you can get skin-peeling products to use at home as well as those
carried out in a medical setting. It is advisable to consult your
doctor before you try out any skin-peeling product at home. If you
plan to have a peel done in a surgical setting, a consultant or doctor
can help you choose the best peel based on your needs and level of
wrinkling.
10. Dermabrasion: This is a surgical
procedure that can result in the moderate improvement of wrinkles
and other skin problems. This procedure entails the use of a motorized
buffer that removes the superficial layer of skin and brings fresher
and tighter skin to the surface, thus helping to reduce existing wrinkles.
About the author: Reno Charlton is an experienced
freelance copywriter and an award-winning children's author from the
United Kingdom. Aged 33, she lives near to the city with her husband,
Phil, and their two cats. Her articles on anti-aging skin care can
be found at http://www.look-younger-now.com
