There are multiple causes of wrinkles. One person may experience a number of these, which can make the lines appear deeper and more difficult to combat. It is often surprising to people that lack of proper nutrition and poor hydration leads to wrinkling. It is vital to have an adequate intake of water, nutrients, and minerals for a healthy body and healthy skin. Likewise, those activities that are harmful to the body lead to wrinkling as well. This includes smoking, which leaks toxins onto the surface of the skin and into the bloodstream.
The number one cause of premature wrinkling is overexposure to UV light. The harsh rays of UV light dry out the skin, break down collagen, and leave the skin unable to support itself. UV light exposure can be combated by avoiding tanning beds and using sunblock while outside.
Age is the only inevitable cause. A lack of elasticity, which happens naturally over time, causes gravity to take hold of skin, weighing it down. Fat cells under the skin also begin to fade as people age, which removes the full, plump look of skin. Likewise, oils are secreted less widely, which leads to dry, lined skin.
What is the Most Effective Treatment for Wrinkles?
Some of the top FAQs regard the best treatment for wrinkles. Luckily, there are many treatment options that works wonders on lined skin. Injectable treatments like Botox and Restylane provide fast and easy treatment that can last up to four months. Laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels help to improve the appearance of lines and also aid the skin in becoming more elastic. This helps to prevent future wrinkling as well. Facelifts and mini-facelifts are long-term solutions that restore youthful radiance to skin that needs it the most.
What Types of Wrinkles Exist?
There are three basic types: dynamic, static, and folds. Dynamic lines are generally related to repeated facial expressions. Frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet are common ones. They mostly only appear while facial expressions are made. A static wrinkle appears around the eyes and on cheeks. They are caused by lack of elasticity, often due to poor nutritional habits or smoking, but can also appear simply due to the passing of time. Wrinkle folds happen when the skin is no longer supported. This is often due to aging.
What Role Do Genetics and Diet Have to Play on Skincare?
Genetics can play a role, no doubt, but diet is much more important. While a person has no control over their physiology, diet changes, while not simple, are much easier to manage. Individuals who wish to have youthful skin should try to eat well-balanced diets that are made primarily of whole foods. They should also drink at least 64 ounces of water each day.
Who is Affected by Deep Lines More: Men or Women?
Unfortunately for women, they are plagued by lines more than men. This is likely due to a lack of oil in the skin as they age, which men continue to produce.
If you have any other questions you would like answered about wrinkles, or would like a skin treatment by Dr. Mona Rane, call her office in Colorado Springs, Colorado at 719-277-7283, or her Liberal, Kansas office at 620-624-8510. She looks forward to helping you out!
