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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.
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