Where do wrinkles come from? And how you can prevent them.
(9) comments Sunday Nov 29, 2009 at 12:25 pm posted by Sheila
Wrinkles—the eight-letter word we’ve grown to loathe. We’ve surveyed thousands of women, and wrinkles are their number-one skin concern. These first signs of aging are easy to spot. Ever wonder how we get them? We’ll let you in on some info about why we get wrinkles and what we can do to get rid of those suckers.
What causes wrinkles?
Some things we just can’t control. As we age, collagen production decreases, so our skin becomes thinner (too bad our bodies don’t respond the same way) and loses its elasticity. Even the fat cells which make our skin look supple get smaller, so they don’t fill in the gaps. As a result, our skin sags, becomes dry, and develops wrinkles.
Have you heard the term “photoaging”? Dermatologists use it to refer to skin damage caused by ultraviolet rays from sunlight. Though it would be nice to bask in the sun every day, sunlight causes the outer layer of skin to become thinner. This makes the collagen in our skin break down more rapidly than it would with aging au naturel. Besides, who wants wrinkles, age spots, a blotchy complexion, and leathery skin?
Worse, there are free radicals, daily facial expressions, and even gravity working against us (not to mention stress).
Send wrinkles on their way.
So how can we run away from wrinkles? We can’t escape wrinkles completely, but we can slow their progress. And by choosing the right skincare products, we can help reverse the visible signs of aging.
The most important thing you can do to prevent wrinkles is to protect your skin from the sun. Enjoy the sun safely. Make sure to use a daily sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 that contains both UVA and UVB protection. Also wear a hat or sunglasses, and use self-tanners if you want to be a bronzed beauty. Consume fruits, veggies, and fish rich in vitamins and antioxidants; they’ll fight the development of free radicals in your body. If you’re a non-smoker you’re ahead of the game, since puckering while smoking can intensify lines around the mouth. The smoke is also dehydrating to the skin. Though it’s hard to be a superwoman and still get eight hours of beauty sleep, try to snooze as long as you can to allow your body to repair itself.
Lastly, if you chose the right anti-aging products, you are well on your way to fighting the battle against wrinkles. Choose products that contain retinol to exfoliate the skin, collagen to maintain skin structure, antioxidants to prevent future damage, Argireline to relax facial expressions, and Matrixyl®3000 to firm and lift the skin.
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Did you grow up with other ideas about how wrinkles form? Or do your kids have a different impression of how wrinkles develop? Share your stories.
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Use products with natural ingredients that you can find at spas, heath or herbal stores. You can also find them at Hannaford supermarkets and Shaws supermarkets.
I read that Jojoba oil is great for your skin and may prevent further wrinkles. It doesn't clog pores and blends into your skin without leaving it oily. If you google it you won't believe all the things it can do. I apply it on my face at night and in the morning I mix a few drops with my moisturizer. I exfoliate twice a week, use a good toner morning and night and moisturizer just in the morning. I read that you have to let your skin breath at night, so I dont apply moisturizer. Then I use Bare Minerals (it's great) for my foundation. I also found out that extra virgin olive oil is good and won't clog your pores.
I always hear and read about using products with vitamin A, C & E.
What facial products have these ingredients in them? I have been searching. Happy Faces....