Wrinkles - Cause and Remedy

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by Dr. Waldo Silverstein

Dry skin which is prone to flaking is not attractive and lack of moisture in the skin is also a major cause of wrinkles. To keep your skin cells plumped up, you should make sure your body is sufficiently hydrated every day. You need to moisturize inside and out, in order to avoid wrinkles. Drink plenty water.

So, it is very important to drink a significant amount of water every day. Generally, the warmer it is, or the more active you are, the more water your body needs to replenish. There is no harm in drinking 8 - 10 glasses of water every day. Once you begin this regiment, you will see many other benefits in other facets of your life and health.

Smoking is another factor in increasing the likelihood of a person having premature wrinkles and deep-set wrinkles. Smoking decreases blood flow to the skin, and reduces the oxygen in the blood. Without sufficient oxygen and essential nutrients the skin wrinkles. The skin’s elasticity is diminished and the skin sags and wrinkles. The skin no longer has enough life to spring back and deep furrows become noticable.

The skin’s elastin and collagen fibers, which provides the foundation for the surface layers, weakens and unravels. Smoking reduces the level of estrogen in women and this also causes dryness and destruction of skin tissues. Smoking also attacks the skin’s ability to fight off free-radicals that are in tobacco smoke.

The number one cause of early skin aging and the development of wrinkles and blemishes is the sun. Thus, you need to wear sunscreen with sun protection factor that is at least 45. It is imperative that you wear sunscreen everyday even if you are indoors because your skin is not immune from photo damage emitted by the very bright lights that are used in places like the office, photo studios, and industrial plants.

Surely by now you have heard of botox and collagen injections for reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Collagen is a plumping agent that plumps up the skin and reduces wrinkles. Botox treatment for wrinkles involves injecting a medication into the affected area. Typically, this is the forehead, around the eyes, the cheeks, and the chin. Botox paralyzes the muscles and smooths the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

You should begin using anti-aging products at around 30 years old in order to slow your skin’s aging process. But since there are many anti-aging creams in the market, you need to be educated on the products that you use. For many, it is probably best to select an anti-aging cream that is natural and hypoallergenic.

Whichever method people choose, the natural approach is usually preferred by most as the skin refurnishes naturally, leaving no scars and cuts. Great results have been achieved with all anti wrinkle treatments so in the end, it is entirely up to the individuals preferences. If you want to see results sooner, consider a skin peel. You will see results fast, without having to wait several months for improvement. In the past, peels were only available from a dermatologist or esthetician. There are now wonderful TCA peels available for home use.

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