Six Secrets to Reduce Wrinkles

Posted on November 22, 2007 in Uncategorized

Though you are young or old, you cannot like having wrinkles. But, definitely, it is a great worry if you get wrinkles at a young age. Do you want to fight against the wrinkles and are you looking for secrets to win the battle?

Here health experts give you secrets to win the wrinkle battle.

Avoid sun

Sun exposure is found to be the top reason for wrinkles. Earlier heredity is considered to be the best reason for wrinkles. A research study done on twins found that those who stayed away from the sun had fewer wrinkles compared to their respective siblings.

Wear sunscreen

Yes, it is not always possible to go out in the sun. But, when you go into sun, don’t forget wearing sunscreen. It protects your skin from the UV rays of sun and prevents wrinkles.

Quit smoking

Still the research studies did not confirm the effect of smoking on aging. However several research studies found that smoking can cause wrinkles by releasing an enzyme that breaks down collagen and elastin that help keep your skin thick and elastic.

Sleep well

The research studies show that if you don’t get enough sleep your produces more cortisol, a hormone that breaks down skin cells. And, moreover adequate sleep helps produce Human Growth Hormone that helps your skin remain thick and elastic and helps prevent wrinkles.

Don’t sleep on sides or front

Health experts suggest you to sleep on the back. It is not good to sleep on the sides or front as it may cause sleep lines – the wrinkles that get etched into the skin surface and will not disappear when you wake up.

Don’t squint

Your facial expressions also cause facial wrinkles. Don’t squint frequently. This overworks your facial muscles and forms a groove beneath the surface of the skin. This grove later turns into a wrinkle. Also, don’t forget wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun damage.

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