Did you know that being in constant stress can also contribute to the development of wrinkles in your face? This is very true, especially for the lines and wrinkles that form in the forehead. Constantly contracting your forehead muscles, such as when frowning, squinting, or raising your eyebrows, leaves hints of creases in the skin. Pair this up with other factors that add to premature skin ageing, like smoking and exposure to UV rays, then wrinkles are sure to develop. Read more about how to reduce and prevent forehead and facial wrinkles from forming in this article.
Tips on how to reduce and prevent wrinkles from forming
1 Hydrate your skin inside and out
You have heard this time and again: drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. Sure this advice may sound outdated already, but ask yourself: Do you actually follow it daily? How many glasses of water have you downed before you started reading this article?
Drinking water has a lot to do with having healthy skin. It flushes out toxins that can cause skin problems. It also makes your skin look tighter and firmer, which helps in keeping the skin smooth and stretched, blurring creases that may line the skin on your face.
Aside from drinking water, your skin also needs to be hydrated on the outside. Skin moisturisers may not completely prevent wrinkles from happening, but they do a great job in making the skin look firmer and temporarily reducing the appearance of wrinkles by trapping water in the skin. Facial creams, gels, lotions, and serums that are made up of water and other effective anti-skin ageing ingredients should be used regularly to keep the skin in top shape.
2 Ban alcohol
Alcohol is known as a diuretic—meaning it makes the body lose water and produces more urine. If you have the habit of consuming large amounts of alcohol, then you may see its effect on your body, especially your skin. You may have noticed your skin looking dull, discoloured, and wrinkled. These are all after effects of alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is known to increase the cortisol levels in the body. When this happens and the body is likewise dehydrated, it impairs the skin to produce collagen. Collagen is an important element in keeping the skin healthy. In addition to this, the skin is also unable to fully function should there be a need to repair itself. Due to lack of collagen and the skin’s impairment to regenerate, wrinkles can easily form in the skin.
If you want your skin to be healthy and wrinkle-free, ban yourself from consuming alcohol.
3 Quit smoking
Another major contributor to the existence of wrinkles in the skin is smoking. Nicotine, which is found in tobacco products, affects the healthy supply of blood in the body as it constricts blood vessels, therefore affecting the skin’s need for sufficient blood supply. As the skin is unable to receive blood, it becomes stressed and the production of collagen and elastin, which keeps the skin healthy, becomes slow. The skin then tends to lose its elasticity and becomes dry—factors that add to the development of wrinkles in the skin.
4 Keep a balanced diet
Eating meals that are nutritious and packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals not only do wonders to the overall health of your body, but your skin also benefits from it greatly. One major cause of unhealthy skin are free radicals. Free radicals break down the collagen in the skin, which causes blemishes and flaws to appear in the skin. Wrinkles are definitely on the list of the pesky skin problems that free radicals bring.
To combat free radicals, consume foods that are rich in antioxidants, as well as vitamin A, C, and E. Antioxidants target the removal of free radicals in the skin. Without the free radicals invading, the skin can effectively repair itself and produce fresh and healthy skin cells.
5 Use sunscreen and other skin protection
While we all need a daily dose of sunlight to improve our mood and health, excessive exposure to it can do otherwise to our skin, especially when it is not protected. The UV rays from the sun causes premature skin ageing, like wrinkles.
To avoid keep your skin safe from the harsh rays of the sun, remember to:
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun, especially during times when the sun is at its strongest (10:00am to 4:00pm)
- Use protective gear, such as hats, sunglasses, and umbrella
- Use sunscreen, at least SPF 30
These tips may be greatly helpful in wrinkle reduction and prevention, but the effects may take time to appear and one should be doing these religiously to be able to maintain a healthy skin.
Is there a faster way to reduce and prevent wrinkles from developing?
If you have little patience to wait for a long time to see wrinkles gone from your skin, then you should turn to an effective aesthetic treatment to reduce and prevent wrinkles from developing:
Botox.
Botox is a treatment that has been in the aesthetic field for a long period of time. It is one of the most popular procedures patronised by patients who dislike the idea of losing their youthful appearance.
When used to reduce and prevent wrinkles from appearing, Botox is injected into the muscles. Once the muscles have absorbed the substance, Botox begins its work by disabling the signals from the nerves to reach the muscles. As a result, the muscles do not contract and become more relaxed, making it less prone to developing wrinkles.
Botox is a safe procedure. A small dose is administered to the target area in the face using an injection. This treatment is quickly done in less than an hour and does not need downtime for recovery. It is also non-invasive, which is perfect for patients who do not want to undergo surgery for aesthetic procedures.
The results of a Botox procedure lasts anywhere between four to six months. When the effects wear off, your muscles will begin to contract. Expect wrinkles to appear with constant muscle contraction. If you wish to have the effects of Botox to last longer, it is highly recommended that patients get a touch up using the same procedure in an interval of four to six months.
To know more about this wrinkle reducing procedure, reach out to Edwin Lim Medical Aesthetic Clinic.
Edwin Lim Medical Aesthetic Clinic
East Clinic
#02—12/13 Changi City Point Shopping Mall
Orchard Clinic (By appointment only)
#05-51 Lucky Plaza, Orchard Medical Specialists Centre
Phone: +65 69042218
Whatsapp: +65 96372218
