People say you get the first signs of aging during your late 30s. If you have been taking good care of your skin all these time, this will not be a big deal by then. But if you have been neglecting skin care, there is a possibility that by this time, the neglect will start to show and your skin will actually make you look older. The first sign of wrinkles is an indication that the glow of youth is fading away.
So, what can you do to get rid of wrinkles or at least reduce them? Here are a list of tips that you can use to save and revive your skin:
Stop overwashing your face
Washing your face may seem like the go-to solution for skincare. But washing your face actually strips off the natural oil and moisture of your skin. This is a bad thing since it is actually the barrier that protects you from getting wrinkles. If you wash them off too often, your skin will be left without any protective barriers. Instead of washing your face all the time, use a facial cleanser instead.
Stay away from the sun
The number one cause of wrinkles for most people is sun exposure. All those hours soaking up the sun’s rays in order to get that perfect tan may seem great when you were in your teenage and young adult years but your skin will be paying a high price later on. Wearing sunscreen will not only protect you from getting skin cancer but also they can prevent and delay the forming of wrinkles.
Stop squinting
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) states that facial movements that are repetitive such as squinting will overwork the facial muscles. This will form a groove under the skin’s surface and that groove will eventually become a wrinkle. So, if you are having a hard time reading something, zoom in or get reading glasses. If the sunlight is too bright, wear sun glasses. These measures can prevent you from squinting.
Moisturize
The power of a simple moisturizer used regularly can sometimes be better than a whole tray of antiaging products. Moist skin do not only make you look better but it also makes any creases or lines in your skin less obvious.
Sleep on your back
Sleeping in certain positions can lead to sleep lines that will not disappear when you wake up. Sleeping on your sides will increase the chances of having wrinkles on your chin and cheeks. Sleeping with your face down will give you a furrowed brow. The best sleeping position to prevent the formation of wrinkles is to sleep on your back.
Use facial devices
With today’s technological advances, the beauty industry is able to come up with high-tech devices that can help you maintain a better skincare routine. Take Nuface for example. This is a microcurrent handheld facial device that can help make your face firmer and have fewer wrinkles. With devices like this out in the market, you get a spa-like facial treatment in the comforts of your own home.
Spa treatments
For those who feel that it is too late now for them to do some preventive measures, you can always get spa treatments to reduce your wrinkles. There are a lot of procedures that can be done such as wrinkle fillers, laser resurfacing, dermabrasions, botox, and chemical peels. Take note that these treatments may be expensive.
Although aging is inevitable, it does not necessarily mean that you have to suffer through it at an early age. With these tips in mind, you can delay the physical signs of aging and enjoy a firmer and healthier-looking skin that will allow you to age gracefully.
