Wrinkles above the upper lip [folds, creases] – how to remove, what to do, creams

• The main reason for the formation of purse-string wrinkles is active facial expressions. During a conversation or expression of emotions, we use the orbicular muscle of the mouth, which, when contracted, stretches, shortens and compresses the skin around the lips. In a relaxed state, the epidermis is smoothed out, but over time, many begin to notice static vertical creases above the lip. This happens due to the age-related decrease in collagen and elastin in the skin. Therefore, wrinkles above the upper lip often give out the mature age of their owners.
• Another reason for the appearance of wrinkles around the lips is the anatomical features of the structure of the face. In the area around the lips, there is practically no fat layer and few sebaceous glands, so the skin here is characterized by increased dryness. As you know, dry and dehydrated skin often reacts with the early appearance of mimic wrinkles, which become deeper and become permanent over the years.
• Vertical wrinkles above the lip may appear as a result of the removal of the front or side teeth, changes in the bite. In this case, the tension vector of the skin around the mouth changes, characteristic creases appear.
• Purse-string wrinkles can also appear due to the negative impact of external environmental factors, in particular ultraviolet radiation. Often we forget about the need to protect the delicate skin around the lips from the sun, which provokes skin damage, reduces the production of natural collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid and starts the process of photoaging.
• Smoking is also a cause of premature vertical wrinkles above the lip. They appear not only because of the tension of the perioral muscles during smoking, but also because of nicotine, which contributes to the destruction of collagen and elastin filaments in the skin and disrupts microcirculation. The skin around the lips becomes thinner and drier.
• The habit of drinking drinks from a straw or from the throat of a bottle also contributes to the accelerated formation of wrinkles in the lip area. This also includes the habit of chewing gum for more than 5 minutes. 

• Hyaluronic filler injections. By introducing a special preparation based on hyaluronic acid under the skin of the lip contour, the existing wrinkles above the upper and lower lip are visibly smoothed out. At the same time, the skin is deeply and permanently moisturized, preventing their recurrence. 
• Laser peeling is another effective way to restore youth to the skin of the face. Under the influence of a laser beam, the skin is intensively renewed and smoothed.
• Botulinum therapy (botox, xeomin, dysport injections). After the introduction of one of the drugs, the perioral muscles relax, tension and muscle spasms are relieved, the vertical folds around the mouth are smoothed out.
• Mesotherapy (subcutaneous administration of a vitamin cocktail with collagen and elastin) promotes prolonged skin rejuvenation and a sustainable result.
• Lipofilling (subcutaneous injection of drugs based on the patient’s own fat cells). It is carried out by analogy with injections of hyaluronic fillers.

Despite the fact that cosmetic procedures demonstrate quick and noticeable results, dermatologists recommend not replacing, but supplementing daily corrective care with them. Properly selected anti-aging products with a firming and moisturizing effect will help smooth out mimic wrinkles and prevent their recurrence.

Look for products that are dermatologically tested and proven to work. For daily anti-aging care, moisturizing serums based on moisturizing agents (hyaluronic acid, plant extract, thermal water) and creams based on peptides or collagen, antioxidants are suitable.

1. Hyaluronic Serum-Filler of prolonged action Liftactiv Supreme (Liftaktiv Suprim) helps to reduce existing wrinkles, restore the loss of skin volume, its elasticity and firmness, provides long-term hydration.

The composition of the serum-filler formula Liftactiv Supreme (Liftaktiv Suprim):

• Hyaluronic acid [1,5% composition] is responsible for maintaining skin elasticity, hydration and youth.
• Antioxidant Vitamin C helps to even out skin tone, improve radiance and prevent oxidative stress.
• Volcanic water Vichy (Vichy) restores, soothes the skin, protects it from dehydration.

2. Cream with peptides that activates the production of collagen in the skin Liftactiv Specialist (Liftaktiv Specialist) stimulates the skin’s own resources to resist aging by activating collagen production.

The composition of the anti-aging cream formula Liftactiv Specialist (Liftaktiv Specialist):

• Bio-peptides type 1 and 2 contribute to the stimulation of collagen production in the skin.
• Eperulin has soothing, restorative and anti-inflammatory properties.

3. With age, the level of the hormone estrogen in a woman’s body decreases, which is also responsible for the youthfulness of the skin. It is responsible for the density, hydration and elasticity of the skin and prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

To correct existing age-related skin changes 45+ around the lips, try Neovadiol Cream for the contour of the eyes and lips against the signs of menopausal skin aging. The tool effectively helps to prevent the premature occurrence of signs of menopausal aging of the skin around the eyes and lips: (decrease in density, wrinkles, loss of firmness and elasticity.

The composition of the anti-aging formula of the cream for the skin around the eyes and lips Neovadiol (Neovadiol):

• Growth stimulator PROTEIC GF (protein) stimulates the synthesis of endogenous growth factors (epidermal cell regeneration factor) to restore tissues of all skin layers.
• Pro-xylant (polysaccharide of natural origin) helps to restore the intercellular matrix of the skin, increases its density and elasticity. 
• Eperulin has a soothing anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. Volcanic thermal water Vichy (Vichy) has soothing, firming and regenerating properties.

1. Try to get rid of bad habits, give up smoking.
2. Get enough sleep, always find time for proper rest and recovery of the body. Stress and lack of sleep are the main cause of the release of the stress hormone cortisol in the blood. High levels of cortisol inhibit the natural process of collagen synthesis, which is responsible for the elasticity, tone and youthfulness of the skin.
3. Do your own skin massage from creases above the lip. It is good to perform it before going to bed to relieve muscle tension accumulated during the day. The beautician will tell you the correct technique for performing massage movements.
4. Try to keep your lips relaxed. If you have a mimic habit of pursing your lips, try to get rid of it. 
5. Try not to drink drinks from the straw or neck of bottles.
6. Moisturize and nourish the skin around the lips regularly.
7. Be sure to do a face make-up remover before going to bed: cleanse the skin of cosmetic residues and external contaminants using a product according to your skin type.