Wrinkles – What You Need to Know About Wrinkles

One of the first visible signs of aging on most individuals is the appearance of wrinkles. You may start with a small line located in a certain area, such as around the eyes. As the years pass, the size and numbers of your wrinkles increases until you have them around your entire face as well as your neck and hands.

There are several internal factors that can cause the formation of wrinkles. Genetics can determine if you are going to be prone to wrinkles. Hormonal imbalances such as those that are present during menopause can also cause wrinkles to form. Unfortunately, there is not much that you can do about these internal elements to wrinkle formation.

External factors can also be tied with the formation of wrinkles. Until recent years, tanning lotions were available to enhance the sun’s effect on the skin to cause it to darken easily. We were not aware of the amount of damage that this sunbathing could cause to our skin.

Today it is recommended to avoid overexposure to the sun as much as possible, using sun screen and other protective products if you are going to be outside for any period of time. Tanning should also be avoided at all costs. There is even some question as to the safety of tanning beds. So it is best to avoid them as well.

The presence of free radicals in the skin can also cause wrinkles to develop. These radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that are present in the skin cells that can cause the skin to break down. The use of skin products that contain antioxidants can neutralize the effects of these molecules. These antioxidants can also be found in a variety of foods.

Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes can also cause permanent damage to your skin cells. Alcohol can dehydrate your skin cells causing the skin to become dry while the nicotine that is the by-product of cigarette smoke can displace the oxygen in your blood steam, lowering the amount that your cells are receiving. This can lead to poor circulation to your skin, destroying its natural ability to create moisture as well as decreasing the production of collagen and elastin. You should limit the amount of your alcohol intake and quit smoking immediately.

Wrinkles are a natural side effect of the aging process. By eliminating the external factors that can cause the formation of these lines and creases, you can help your skin to maintain a more youthful appearance.

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