Getting wrinkles is an unfortunate part of aging. Wrinkles are formed in the epidermis and dermis; the two outermost layers in the skin. The dermis loses its ability to hold the skin and the epidermis slowly becomes unable to hold moisture. However, a lot can be done to proactively reduce the chances of getting wrinkles.
Keep Out Of The Sun And Where Sunscreen
The sun can be very damaging to your skin and speeds up the deterioration of the collagen in the dermis. It the leading cause of wrinkles in the skin. To protect your self from its rays wear sunscreen. Even if it’s cloudy, the UVA/UVB rays can reach your skin.
Wear Sunglasses
Often the first wrinkles surround your eyes. Not only do sunglasses block out the sun from affecting the area surrounding your eyes, it keeps you from eye movements like squinting that cause crow’s feet.
Don’t Smoke
The collagen in the dermis breaks down much quicker in smokers than in non-smokers making the skin sag.
Hydrate Your Skin
Be sure to hydrate your skin by drinking lots of water and by using moisturizer. Moisturizer with or without special ingredients will not only help you long-term, in the short-term it makes your skin look tight. For extra points buy one with sunscreen.
Watch Your Diet
Eating well is part of a holistic approach to skin care. Antioxidants can help repair damaged skin and counter free radicals that damage skin cells. Healthy fats like Omega-3s are also helpful in keeping the skin moisturized. Acai, blueberries and pomegranetes are great sources of antioxidants.
Use Products With Matrixyl
Tested by university scientists, Matrixyl has been shown to increase the amount of collagen in the dermis layer of the skin.
Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is a highly effective non-invasive procedure that removes skin on the face to make room for more new skin to grow.