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Everyone repeats like a mantra: “It’s easier to prevent wrinkles than to fight them later.” But how to ensure prevention, what cosmetics to include, what ingredients to look for on labels? Now we’ll tell you.
Early wrinkles: causes of appearance
One of the most striking markers of aging is wrinkles. These longitudinal and transverse grooves appear as a result of damage to the collagen and elastin fibers. At first, fine and imperceptible, over time, wrinkles deepen, transforming into creases and folds.
The causes leading to the appearance of early wrinkles can be both external and internal.
Lack of physical activity impairs metabolism in the skin and muscles and blood supply.
External causes
Smoking, in addition to the general toxic effect, impairs microcirculation, reduces the antioxidant potential of the body, as a result, the skin becomes dull and rough.
Lack of sleep triggers a whole cascade of hormonal reactions, worsening the condition of the skin. In addition, lack of sleep means that the skin, like any other organ, does not have time to go through the necessary nightly recovery cycle.
Passion for tanning provokes photoaging: pigmentation, wrinkles, dry skin.
Lack of physical activity impairs metabolism and blood supply in the skin and muscles (including the face). On the other hand, too intense exercise can lead to hormonal imbalances caused by high fatigue.
Unbalanced diet. “Hungry” diets, sudden weight loss or excessive fullness – all this contributes to the early withering of the skin. So, for example, a deficiency of fat often leads to insufficient restoration of the protective hydrolipid mantle.
Improper use of cosmetics. First of all, this applies to cleansers and bleaching agents that dry out the skin. Due to the loss of moisture, renewal processes slow down, the skin becomes vulnerable.
Internal causes
Genetic tendency to early skin aging.
Hormonal disorders (the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid depends on the amount of female sex hormones estrogen).
Too active expression.
Lead a healthy lifestyle: eat right, move more, try to get enough sleep, avoid stress.
Types of early wrinkles
Modern cosmetology divides early wrinkles into two types.
Static They are caused by various internal and external factors.
Mimic – the main reasons for their appearance are clear from the name.
By answering the questions of the test, you will find out how your face will change with age.
With a very lively facial expression (the habit of squinting, frowning, raising eyebrows in surprise), due to frequent muscle contraction, wrinkles can appear as early as 18–20 years.
Among the various morphotypes of aging, a finely wrinkled type is distinguished, its dominant feature is precisely wrinkles, as well as dry skin.
Wrinkles are also classified according to where they appear.
On the forehead
As a rule, wrinkles in this area are the result of excessive facial expressions. Self-control methods, as well as Botox injections, help get rid of the habit of wrinkling your forehead. From cosmetics, anti-aging creams and products with a Botox-like effect based on hexapeptides are useful.
Around eyes
We owe crow’s feet both to the habit of squinting and to accelerated aging processes. Very thin and delicate, with a minimum number of pores and sebaceous glands, the skin around the eyes loses its elasticity first.
At the corners of the mouth
These wrinkles also have a mimic nature. Use anti-aging products – creams and gel fillers.
Wrinkles of “sorrow”
Sharp stripes stretching from the wings of the nose to the corners of the mouth not only age, but also give the face a displeased or sad expression. The easiest way to slow down their deepening is to make an appointment with a beautician, for example, for injections of hyaluronic acid preparations.
From cosmetics, creams will help: moisturizing, nourishing, with the effect of fillers.
On the neck
Early “ring” wrinkles on the neck most often appear due to genetic predisposition, improper sleep (for example, too high a pillow), the habit of reading in bed. Review your habits and regularly apply nourishing and moisturizing creams for the neck and décolleté area a couple of hours before bedtime.
The reason for the appearance of premature wrinkles may be a genetic tendency to early aging of the skin.
11 steps to prevent early wrinkles
Our task is to extend the skin’s ability to self-heal as much as possible.
Lead a healthy lifestyle: eat right, move more, try to get enough sleep, avoid stress.
Control the hormonal background, visit a gynecologist-endocrinologist once a year.
Take care of your skin. Remember: cleansing-exfoliating-moisturizing is a necessary minimum program. Well, night care is also not worth ignoring.
Apply cosmetics along the massage lines, this will help to avoid stretching the skin.
Drink water. Moisture loss is one of the main causes of early wrinkles, and even oily skin can be dehydrated.
Do not sunbathe without sunscreen.
Protect your skin from adverse weather conditions – frost, wind, temperature changes.
Correct the effects of photoaging (hyperkeratosis, pigmentation, early wrinkles) with retinol and retinoid products. Use them in autumn and winter.
Do not neglect skin care products around the eyes.
Follow the facial expressions.
Do self-massage and gymnastics for the face. They strengthen the facial muscles, improve blood circulation and skin nutrition.
Wrinkle Remedies
Cream against wrinkles and skin elasticity LiftActiv Supreme, Vichy
A complex based on caffeine and adenosine fights mimic wrinkles, promotes skin renewal, and provides a lifting effect. The skin looks young and elastic throughout the day.
Hyaluro face mask Revitalift Filler [ha], L’Oréal Paris
Fragmented hyaluronic acid in the composition of the product promotes deep hydration of the epidermis. The skin is smoothed, gains elasticity, small wrinkles are filled, the volume of the face is restored.
Antioxidant serum for oily and normal skin Phloretin CF, SkinСeuticals
Formula based on antioxidants: phloretin, pure L-ascorbic (10%) and ferulic acids – neutralizes the negative effects of free radicals, fights the manifestations of photoaging, that is, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, uneven tone and relief.