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A lion’s wrinkle is a vertical furrow or several smaller furrows that appear between the eyebrows. This type of wrinkle can be seen in both men and women. This type of wrinkle is caused by a small muscle that frowns. Therefore, the lion’s wrinkle is classified as one of the mimic changes. Often it appears at an earlier age, but then it does not significantly affect the facial expressions or the aesthetics of the face.
How is a lion’s wrinkle formed?
Lion’s wrinkle belongs to the group of mimic changes. This means that it is caused by the repetitive movements in which the facial muscles are involved. Over the course of life, our skin changes, losing its elasticity and tension. Wrinkles become more visible as their size and depth increase. However, not only the mimic changes cause the appearance of a lion’s wrinkle, it is also influenced by:
- genetics – your DNA determines whether you have a skin type that is elastic and can delay the appearance of a lion’s wrinkle, or if you have a skin type that is more prone to wrinkles, including lion’s wrinkle,
- sunlight – UV rays in sunlight break down elastin and collagen in the skin, making it more susceptible to the formation of lion wrinkles,
- stress — frequent stressful situations can cause facial tension, which results in repeated facial expressions, which can lead to the appearance of lion wrinkles,
- smoking tobacco – the repeated movement of smoking a cigarette or a cigar may cause wrinkles around the mouth. However, inhaled tobacco smoke causes wrinkles (including a lion’s wrinkle) caused by narrowing of the blood vessels, which then supply less oxygenated blood to these tissues.
Lion’s wrinkle is one of those changes that can be quite deep. That is why many people want to get rid of it. There are several ways to do this, including home remedies and more invasive treatments.
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- Firming and correcting anti-wrinkle day cream,
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Frowning and a lion’s wrinkle
Mimic wrinkles, such as a lion’s wrinkle, begin to appear when we have adopted the habit of frowning. One of the easiest ways to prevent the appearance of a lion’s wrinkle is to find ways to relax the muscles of the upper face. If you don’t want a lion’s wrinkle to appear on your forehead, be aware of the times when you frown excessively and try to avoid it.
If you notice that you squint your eyes every time you read a book or use your computer, you may find that you need to wear corrective glasses or contact lenses. Such a squint, with such seemingly simple activities, affects the appearance of a lion’s wrinkle.
If you spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun, you may squint your eyes because the sun is off your feet – wearing sunglasses can help prevent lion wrinkles. It is also worth using the anti-aging serum with vitamin C in Bioherba gel, which brings particularly good results when used on the fold between the eyebrows.
See also: Forehead wrinkles – how to get rid of them? Home remedies for forehead wrinkles
Lion’s wrinkle – prophylaxis
The best way to avoid the appearance of lion wrinkles is to start early prevention strategies, before those lines start to appear.
If you are genetically predisposed to these types of wrinkles, you may want to consider some of the following tips for preventing lion’s wrinkle:
- drink a lot of water,
- follow a diet rich in fiber and antioxidants,
- avoid cigarette smoke,
- wear sunglasses
- use sunscreen every day, especially on your face,
- keep your face moisturized,
- sleep on your back.
You can also try to limit your facial expressions, but if it turns out to be affecting your quality of life, don’t.
It is always worth remembering about proper skin care to make it more elastic and regenerate faster. Reach for the Bioherba cosmetics set (youth serum + care and regenerating cream), which you can find on Medonet Market at a promotional price. We also recommend a light anti-wrinkle cream with a UV filter SPF 45+, which additionally protects the skin against the harmful effects of external factors.
Antioxidants for wrinkles
A diet rich in fresh fruit, vegetables, vitamins and minerals provides our skin with a huge boost of essential antioxidants (antioxidants). These compounds help our skin to repair and maintain its proper and best condition by removing harmful free radicals from our body.
Free radicals are generated by environmental and lifestyle factors such as smoking, stress and pollution. They can damage our skin’s DNA by reducing the amount of collagen and elastin.
These environmental stressors accumulated over many years can leave our skin dull, dehydrated and aged. Increasing the sources of antioxidants in our diet can remove these harmful free radicals and help protect our skin.
Antioxidants (some types are found in creams, gels, ointments) can also be applied directly to the skin where they are absorbed and delivered where needed.
Order today Intensive anti-aging serum with 35% vitamin C EPTA C35 with a high content of vitamin C, which is an excellent antioxidant. We also recommend EPTA AGE Anti-Aging Cream for mature skin.
See: Five steps in the care of dry skin
Home remedies for a lion’s wrinkle
We will not eliminate the lion’s wrinkles by home remedies in 100%, but thanks to them we can reduce the furrow to some extent. You can minimize or counteract the formation of new wrinkles with the help of appropriately selected exercises. It is best to start this type of action as soon as the first signs of skin aging appear. We can use the so-called facefitness.
These are exercises that prevent the formation of lion wrinkles. When performing facefitness, the index fingers are used to press the place where the lion’s wrinkle is formed. At the same time, you should try to frown. It is important, however, not to exercise too hard, as wrinkles may appear elsewhere on our face.
Gentle massages of the skin also reduce the wrinkle. They can be performed while applying cosmetics to the skin of the face, for example cream or serum. Such activity stimulates blood circulation and accelerates the absorption of the product. The choice of preparation is also very important. The best results are achieved by creams and ointments that moisturize and exfoliate the epidermis.
To properly moisturize the skin, smooth it and reduce the visibility of wrinkles, try cosmetics with CBD from a valued company – Mikka collagen day cream, Mikka collagen night cream and Mikka lifting serum.
The anti-aging effect is also demonstrated by the rejuvenating Orientana face serum with brahmi and hyaluronic acid – a 99% cosmetic. it is composed of plant ingredients.
Another homemade way is to apply masks to the skin, which can be prepared from ingredients found in our kitchen, such as olive oil, cucumbers, seasonal fruits, yoghurts, buttermilk or rice. You can, of course, buy the finished product in a cosmetic store. It is worth remembering that the quality of our skin is also influenced by our diet. It is very important to hydrate the body and provide it with the right amount of vitamins, proteins and minerals.
Lion’s wrinkle – aesthetic medicine
If someone is bothered by a clear, deep lion’s wrinkle, they can go to a specialist who will perform one of several possible treatments to shallow the furrow. The first way is to fill wrinkles with hyaluronic acid or botox. Often, both methods are combined with each other. In the first phase of the procedure, a toxin is injected which temporarily blocks neuromuscular conduction. Then the muscles are paralyzed without contracting, and the wrinkles visible earlier are smoothed out and the facial features are softened.
Botox is great for reducing lion wrinkles, but it is used by people under 65 years of age. Hyaluronic acid is used in elderly patients who have permanent deep wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is also used in younger people, in whom botox did not bring the expected results. Both methods have temporary effects.
The effect after the injection of botox lasts about 6 months, while when using acid it takes up to 18 months. However, you should be aware that they want to maintain the effect, the treatments must be repeated.
There is one more method to remove a lion’s wrinkle. It is a procedure performed with the use of a laser. This method gives the most lasting results because they can last up to several years. With this method, the specialist uses a fractional laser. The emitted rays lead to microdamages, the purpose of which is to stimulate regenerative processes. As a result, this leads to the multiplication of cells, which then fill the wrinkles between the eyebrows. How many treatments will be required depends on our age, the depth of the furrows and the overall condition of the skin.
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