Wrinkles - Why They Form & What You Can Do About Them
The aging process is inevitable but what a person does can help contribute to how quickly the aging process will be. Not everyone has the same skin meaning what works for one person, may not work for another, especially when hereditary, lifestyle and diet is factored.
3 Of The Best Ways To Minimize Wrinkles:
1. A Laser Treatment
Talk to your local medspa to see which laser treatment is best for you. These treatments can run anywhere from $500-$3000 per treatment or more, depending on your area and which type of laser treatment you decide to do.
2. Use a Retinol
There are many types of retonols and varying levels of intensity. The more mild products are sold over the counter and the strongest version is available by perscription only (in the US). Retinols help the skin turnover faster and generate new skin at a faster rate. Experiment with it to get the right dose for you. Too much can stimulate red, itchy skin and too little will lead to no results. Every person reacts to retinols differently.
3. Glutathione Injections
IV centers are starting to pop up everywhere. If you have one that is close to you, take advantage of glutatione IVs or injections. Glutathione is antioxidant that helps reverse skin damage from the environment, the sun and more. But, as we age, we make less and less glutathione. It’s also difficult to obtain orally, through a supplement. So, an IV or injection is the best way to get it. Glutathione will not only help reduce wrinkles but will also lighten dark, aging spots and improve skin texture and glow!
What factors may be causing you to get fine lines and wrinkles?
Age. After the age of 25, your skin begins the aging process and the loss of collagen and elastin begins. During this time, a person should begin caring for their skin with anti-aging products, a healthy lifestyle, and a regular skincare routine.
Unhealthy Lifestyle. Many habits such as not being active, drinking too much and even smoking can cause the skin to begin to age rapidly. Collagen begins to break down, skin becomes dehydrated causing more visible fine lines and wrinkles as well as saggy, dull looking skin.
Sun & Tanning Without Sunscreen. Many people have the false understanding that indoor tanning booths aren't as dangerous as the outdoor UV rays but both will leave skin with a higher risk of cancer, and premature aging. Skin begins to dry out and the amount of collagen will break down sooner than a person wearing protection.
Every person concerned about the signs of aging should have a broad spectrum sunscreen protecting the skin from both harmful types of UV rays...UVA (causes aging) and UVB (causes burning).
Apply an spf 30+ or higher and reapply throughout the day when outside. The more sun damage a person gets the sooner their skin begins to age.
Diet
Diet is another factor that influences the collagen and elasticity of the skin as we age. A diet low in antioxidants and low in the proper nutrients for healthy skin will see the signs of aging show up faster than they otherwise would.
Not Using Sunscreen.
Other Great Treatments For Wrinkles:
1. Microneedling
2. Botox
3. CO2 Fraxel Laser Treatments
Are there ingredients you should look for in anti-aging products?
Retinol. An ingredient that works in stimulating the production of collagen helping plump the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Vitamin C. Protecting skin from free radicals, as well as helping the natural collagen synthesis, vitamin C helps repair and prevent dry skin, which causes wrinkles to stick out without the moisture plumping the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid. Found in most skincare products, hyaluronic acid helps soak up and trap in hydration, allowing skin to appear visibly plump and smooth.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid. As a powerful exfoliant removing dead skin cells from the surface, it allows anti-aging products to better absorb without clogged pores to prevent it.
What Foods Can Minimize Wrinkles?
Although using products created for the prevention and treatment of wrinkles and aging may work with patience, adding powerful foods with anti aging benefits along with a skin care routine can change the look of the skin.
Papayas
Blueberries
Avocados
Spinach
Red bell peppers
What can you do to slow down the aging process? A person may not be able to fully control the aging process but by being proactive now, they can help with the appearance of their skin later on as they age. Begin by adding some simple changes
Stay active
Skip the alcohol and cigarettes/vaping
Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily
Avoid caffeine, sugar, unhealthy fats, salts and processed foods
Wear spf 30+ outside
Keep skin moisturized
Create an easy to follow skincare routine