People can tell alot about you just by looking at your skin. Premature wrinkles are a sign of too much sun exposure and too little antioxidants.
Wrinkles
Updated Apr. 08th, 2024
If you live long enough you will eventually develop some skin wrinkling. But what can we do to minimize the appearance of wrinkles? Let’s look at the causes. A wrinkle forms when the skin loses its elasticity and maintains a permanent crease.
It usually happens around the eyes, cheeks and lips because these areas repetitively form facial expressions like smiling or frowning.
The most important factor in the development of wrinkles is sun exposure. Damage from UVA rays, which are present all year round, can attribute to up to 90 percent of skin aging.
As the skin is damaged, little by little each day, it loses its elasticity. A wrinkle is one of the end results of this damage. Other factors that contribute to wrinkled skin are nutritional status, habitual facial expressions, stress, skin care, environmental pollutants, smoking and heredity.
To fight wrinkling topically, use a natural moisturizer with sunscreen protection everyday. Try to stay out of direct sunlight. Avoid harsh cleansing products; alcohol based toners, chlorinated tap water for drinking and bathing, perfumes and colourings in laundry and personal hygiene products. Use glycerin and natural soaps to wash your skin.
Invest in high quality natural cosmetics. Add a capsule of vitamin A or vitamin E oil into your moisturizer to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Dry skin brushing is a wonderful way to exfoliate the skin, increase circulation to the skin and invigorate the body. Use a natural bristle brush.
Dietary change is important for nourishing the skin. Water. Water. Water. Drink about 2 L daily. Eat foods high in zinc such as whole grains, sunflower seeds and raw nuts.
Eat lots of fruit, especially mango and apricot, for its water content and alpha-hydroxy acids.
Sulphur rich foods like garlic, onions, eggs and asparagus, provide raw material for building skin proteins. Essential fatty acids are a source of the good fats for the skin. Use cold pressed oils like flax, olive, sunflower and safflower. Avoid hydrogenated fats, fried foods, soft drinks, sugar, chocolate, junk foods, cigarettes and alcohol.
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Hello Samantha,
That's excellent to hear, we're happy to have helped. Natural skin care is not only great for supporting anti aging benefits but great for your skin and overall health. Since our skin absorbs everything we put on it, it's important that our skin care doesn't include any of the nasty, harmful ingredients.
Stay healthy & well!
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Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, characterized by the formation of fine lines and creases on the skin. This article explores the causes, prevention, and potential treatments for wrinkles. It discusses factors such as sun exposure, smoking, and genetic predisposition that contribute to the development of wrinkles. The article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive skincare routine, including proper hydration, sunscreen use, and the application of topical creams or serums containing retinoids and antioxidants. It also discusses medical procedures like dermal fillers, Botox injections, and laser resurfacing as options for reducing the appearance of wrinkles. By providing valuable information, the article helps individuals understand and address concerns related to wrinkles and maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin.
Hello, Nathaniel,
Indeed, aging is a natural part of life, but taking care of your health and skin can help keep your skin glowing, plump and firm for many years. You can find more articles on skin health here: https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/health-concerns/skin-health/
Stay healthy & well!