How To Prevent Wrinkles?

  • 3 years ago
Wrinkles are a reduction of skin elasticity due to a slower collagen production. The process can be accelerated and emphasized by some factors such as pollution or lifestyle.
In order to prevent wrinkles, protect your skin from the sun. Sun exposure accelerates the skins' aging process and thus, wrinkles apparition.
This is why it’s vital to wear sunscreen with an SPF from 30 to 50 every day. Just a reminder that even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still penetrate so don’t skip it on rainy days.
Use a cream that contains a retinoid. It’s derived from vitamin A and it has the ability to increase collagen production, it helps with skin regeneration. It basically makes your skin looks better and smoother.
It’s highly important to moisturize your skin, it will keep it nourished which is very important as you get older, the skin tends to be drier which favors wrinkles.
For better results, use a moisturizer that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.
Having a diet full of vitamins will help prevent wrinkles. Foods with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can improve skin elasticity. Green tea, olive oil, salmon or avocado for example are very good for your skin.
Sleeping on your back instead of your stomach or your side will prevent compression that can speed up wrinkle’s formation.
It’s also best to use silk pillowcases instead of cotton as it prevents skin abrasion.
Frowning or squinting can accelerate the apparition of wrinkles. You may be do so because you need a new glasses prescription or because you’re stressed.
Either get a new prescription for your eyes or try some stress-relieving exercises such as yoga, meditation or deep breathing exercises.

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