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Wrinkles: A Science Backed Approach
Want rejuvenated, youthful skin? Science may have a solution. Read on to learn all about how to get rid of wrinkles.
Resource by: PROVEN Team
How To Get Rid of Wrinkles: Tips, Treatment, and Prevention
If you think wrinkles have to be inevitable -- think again. In fact, there are ways that you can effectively treat and prevent wrinkles from appearing in the first place. With the proper skincare products and routine, you can get your confidence back and feel as good as you did decades ago.
What Causes Wrinkles?
While wrinkles can be caused by many different factors, they are most commonly caused by the natural aging process. As we age, our skin cells begin to divide more slowly and our skin begins to thin out. Collagen and elastin production in the skin that keep it tight and firm also start to diminish. Finally, skin cells produce less oil as we age, leading to chronic dry skin that is more likely to develop wrinkles as a result.
All that being said, it’s important to note that age isn’t everything. After all, you’ve probably seen someone twice your age who looks incredible and doesn’t have a single wrinkle. So, what gives?
In addition to age, here are some of the different causes and factors that can contribute to the development of wrinkles:
That person with amazing skin despite their old age? It could all be from genetics. Yes, some people are simply blessed with great skin that stands the test of time. Others… not so much. So take a look at your parents or grandparents to get a good idea of how you’re going to age in the future.
Another factor that can contribute to the appearance of wrinkles is sun damage. We all know the benefits that the sun can have on our bodies, but what about the drawbacks? While the sun can provide us with some much-needed Vitamin D, it’s so powerful that it can also damage our skin. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can burn our skin in the short-term and lead to things like sun spots, wrinkles, and even skin cancer in the long-term. As a result, consistent sun protection is a vital component to aging gracefully.
We all know by now that smoking doesn’t benefit your body internally, but it doesn’t benefit you externally either. In fact, the toxins and chemicals in cigarettes can cause just as much damage outside as they do inside. They are absorbed into your skin and can damage collagen production, leaving you with wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin.
Wrinkles could also worsen based on your skin type. Those with chronic dry skin are at a higher risk of developing more visible wrinkles when compared to their oily skinned peers. This is because dry skin tends to be thinner and have smaller pores. There’s also less oil to fill in these wrinkles and fine lines. As a result, signs of aging may look more exaggerated for those with dry skin.
Finally, wrinkles could be caused by your facial expressions. While it’s nearly impossible to remain totally expressionless, people who are very expressive with their faces will tend to develop more fine lines and wrinkles as a result of this habit. This is because facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, squinting, and brow furrowing stretch out your skin. Over time, your skin is less able to bounce back due to a decrease in collagen and elastin. So you may want to think twice the next time you frown or furrow your brow in frustration about something at work!
Where Do Wrinkles Most Commonly Occur?
While wrinkles can technically occur anywhere on the body, there are some specific areas where they tend to occur more frequently. This may be due to more movement or expressions in that specific area that stretches out the skin. This may also be due to too much exposure to sunlight without the proper protection.
In any case, here are some of the places you can expect to experience wrinkles as you age:
- Face, specifically around the mouth, on the forehead, on the corners of the eyes, under the eyes, and between the eyebrows
- Neck
- Chest
- Arms
- Legs
As you can see, wrinkles tend to affect the upper body more so than the lower body since the skin is thinner and more delicate in these areas. As a result, it can be very difficult to hide these wrinkles with things like clothing.
We understand that dealing with wrinkles can be rough on your self-esteem, so let’s move on to ways that you can feel more comfortable in your own skin.
How To Quickly Improve the Appearance of Wrinkles
While it’s ideal to treat and prevent wrinkles, sometimes you really just need a quick fix. So, here are some quick fixes to instantly improve the appearance of wrinkles to give you a young and healthy appearance in no time:
The first step to instantly improving the appearance of wrinkles is to adequately moisturize your skin. If your skin is dry, each and every wrinkle will be extremely pronounced. After you moisturize, however, many of these lines will be filled in and your face will look smoother and younger. Try to use a heavier moisturizer to combat dry skin for the best possible results.
After moisturizing, you can do a facial massage to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. There are many different facial massage techniques out there that you can try. For example, gua sha is an ancient Chinese method that uses a stone to smooth and tone the skin. While this method is best incorporated into your daily routine, it’s still possible to see results after a short 15-minute session.
The last step to instantly improve the appearance of wrinkles is to use the right makeup. Some products and application methods cause products to sit within your wrinkles -- only emphasizing them even more! As a result, you should look for products like smoothing primers, liquid foundations, cream concealers, and light setting powders. These makeup products will disguise your insecurities while highlighting your natural beauty.
How To Prevent the Formation of Wrinkles
t doesn’t make sense to treat wrinkles when new ones are just going to form in their place. For this reason, you also need to take steps to prevent the formation of new wrinkles while you’re treating the existing ones.
Many prevention methods are just simple lifestyle changes that can make a huge difference in how you look and feel.
Since wrinkles are commonly caused by sun damage, you can prevent them by protecting your skin from the sun. This means using an SPF product each and every day no matter how cold or cloudy it is outside.
Wrinkles are emphasized by dry skin, so make sure that your skin is totally hydrated by drinking enough water on a daily basis. While exact recommendations tend to vary depending on the source, it’s a good idea to drink around eight cups of water every day to remain properly hydrated.
We are what we eat, and what we put into our bodies is definitely reflected in our skin. So if you want to prevent wrinkles from forming and maintain a healthy glow, make sure to eat a healthy diet filled with vitamins, minerals, oils, and antioxidants.
Customized skincare for youthful skin
In addition to quick fixes, you need a long-term treatment for your wrinkles. That being said, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on cosmetic procedures or “miracle” creams to use within an overly-complicated 20-step skincare routine. Instead, all you need is a customized skincare routine with anti-aging ingredients from PROVEN Skincare.
All PROVEN products are customized to fit your unique skin. You begin by taking our Skin Genome Quiz in which you provide information about your skin type, skin concerns, skin history, heritage, environment, and lifestyle. From there, we come up with a custom formula to meet your needs.
For example, if you’re dealing with fine lines and wrinkles as the result of aging, we will include effective anti-aging ingredients in your formula like retinol, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, ceramides, and peptides. All of these ingredients have amazing anti-aging effects that you will begin to see in no time.
After using PROVEN products for 28 days, 94% of people said their skin felt smoother, 87% said their skin felt softer, and 84% said their skin felt more well-rested.
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Proven co-founder, Dr. Amy Yuan, fixed her skincare woes by using her computer science background to analyze the effectiveness of more than 20,238 skincare ingredients, 100,000 products, 20 million testimonials, and more than 4,000 scientific journal articles. Now she is applying that to create the perfect skincare for you.
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