Tips For Reducing Wrinkles
- By:Sharon S S
Reducing wrinkles is a major concern for both women and men.
Wrinkling is a fact of life that affects all people, but certain
lifestyle choices can make wrinkles appear sooner. Exposure to
ultraviolet radiation, either from the sun or the use of tanning beds
is a major cause of premature aging of the skin. In addition, doing
this can cause malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin
cancer.
Other Lifestyle Choices that Affect Your Skin:
o Smoking increases wrinkles and ages your skin. Don’t smoke and if
you do, quit to reduce both damage to your skin and your overall
health.
o Diet can affect your skin. Eat a healthy diet that includes a lot
of fresh fruits and vegetables. These are antioxidant rich foods that
can help keep your skin firmer longer.
o Dehydration can increase wrinkling. Drink plenty of water to
hydrate your body and skin. You should have a minimum of eight glasses
of water every day.
o Avoid alcohol, which causes the skin to sag and become puffy.
People who drink a lot of alcohol often look older than those who don’t
drink at all, or only drink occasionally. For your skin, the worst time
to consume alcohol is before bed.
o Excessive stress affects your skin. Do what you can to reduce the
stress in your life. Relaxation techniques, yoga, prayer, reading the
Bible and meditation are excellent ways to reduce stress. This will
help you look and feel better.
o Don’t sleep on your face, but on your back instead. Sleeping on
your face increases wrinkling and increases the effects of gravity on
your skin.
Take good care of your skin to help combat the signs of aging.
Don’t over wash your face; limit washing to twice each day. This is
especially true if your tap water contains chlorine or other chemicals
used in water purification. Consider having a water filter installed,
or use purified water to wash your face, if you find the chlorine
irritating. Never wash in very hot water, which is drying.
Use only mild facial cleansers that contain moisturizing
ingredients. Stay away from soap, especially deodorant soaps, which are
very drying to the skin. After you have washed your face, pat dry and
use a moisturizer. Look for products that are oil free. Water based
lotion is best for moisturizing the skin without clogging your pores.
Antioxidants help reduce the signs of aging on your skin. These are
found in food, vitamins and skin care products. The best sources are
vitamin A, C, E. Antioxidants destroy free radicals, which cause
cellular damage, age the skin and cause skin cancer. There is evidence
that they work best when combined. For example, vitamins C and E work
better together than either vitamin alone. Vitamin A is often found in
both prescription and over the counter topical ointments.
Retin A is a prescription topical cream that contains vitamin A. a
prescription is needed from the dermatologist for this medication.
Retin A treats wrinkling caused by aging and sun exposure. It takes
between two and six months to see noticeable improvement. Side effects
include redness, burning, itching and scaling, which can last for a few
months. In addition, it can cause photosensitivity. You should avoid
sunlight and wear a sunscreen when outside in the sun. Pregnant women
should not use this cream, as it can cause birth defects in the unborn
child.
Retinol is a natural form of vitamin A. It is found in over the
counter ointments. There are fewer side effects with Retinol than with
the stronger Retin A. Using antioxidant creams containing vitamin C or
E may increase the benefits of retinol. These are sometimes found
combined in one cream, or can be applied separately.
If you want to see results sooner, you should have regular facials as
this will help remove dead cells on your skin and revitalize and maintain
your youthful skin texture. You will see results fast, without having
to wait several months for improvements. Always keep up with your
home care, combined with regular facial treatments, you can look young
even after 50.
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Lady Fair Beauty CentreAbout the author:
As the founder and CEO/Principal of Lady Fair Beauty Centre, Singapore, and Camielle Beauty And Health Boutique, Chennai, India, Bhamah has over 22 years of experience in cosmetology and has traveled all around the world to attain as much knowledge on skin care as possible. Bhamah has spent the last 22 years in this profession, and has helped thousands upon thousands of people who suffered from bad skin, acne skin, aged skin, pigmented skin, wrinkles, blotchy skin.