Reducing wrinkles is a major concern for both women and men.



Wrinkling is a fact of life that affects all people, but certain

lifestyle choices can make wrinkles appear sooner. Exposure to

ultraviolet radiation, either from the sun or the use of tanning beds

is a major cause of premature aging of the skin. In addition, doing

this can cause malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin

cancer.

Other Lifestyle Choices that Affect Your Skin:

o Smoking increases wrinkles and ages your skin. Don’t smoke and if

you do, quit to reduce both damage to your skin and your overall

health.

o Diet can affect your skin. Eat a healthy diet that includes a lot

of fresh fruits and vegetables. These are antioxidant rich foods that

can help keep your skin firmer longer.

o Dehydration can increase wrinkling. Drink plenty of water to

hydrate your body and skin. You should have a minimum of eight glasses

of water every day.

o Avoid alcohol, which causes the skin to sag and become puffy.

People who drink a lot of alcohol often look older than those who don’t

drink at all, or only drink occasionally. For your skin, the worst time

to consume alcohol is before bed.

o Excessive stress affects your skin. Do what you can to reduce the

stress in your life. Relaxation techniques, yoga, prayer, reading the

Bible and meditation are excellent ways to reduce stress. This will

help you look and feel better.

o Don’t sleep on your face, but on your back instead. Sleeping on

your face increases wrinkling and increases the effects of gravity on

your skin.

Take good care of your skin to help combat the signs of aging.

Don’t over wash your face; limit washing to twice each day. This is

especially true if your tap water contains chlorine or other chemicals

used in water purification. Consider having a water filter installed,

or use purified water to wash your face, if you find the chlorine

irritating. Never wash in very hot water, which is drying.

Use only mild facial cleansers that contain moisturizing

ingredients. Stay away from soap, especially deodorant soaps, which are

very drying to the skin. After you have washed your face, pat dry and

use a moisturizer. Look for products that are oil free. Water based

lotion is best for moisturizing the skin without clogging your pores.

Antioxidants help reduce the signs of aging on your skin. These are

found in food, vitamins and skin care products. The best sources are

vitamin A, C, E. Antioxidants destroy free radicals, which cause

cellular damage, age the skin and cause skin cancer. There is evidence

that they work best when combined. For example, vitamins C and E work

better together than either vitamin alone. Vitamin A is often found in

both prescription and over the counter topical ointments.

Retin A is a prescription topical cream that contains vitamin A. a

prescription is needed from the dermatologist for this medication.

Retin A treats wrinkling caused by aging and sun exposure. It takes

between two and six months to see noticeable improvement. Side effects

include redness, burning, itching and scaling, which can last for a few

months. In addition, it can cause photosensitivity. You should avoid

sunlight and wear a sunscreen when outside in the sun. Pregnant women

should not use this cream, as it can cause birth defects in the unborn

child.

Retinol is a natural form of vitamin A. It is found in over the

counter ointments. There are fewer side effects with Retinol than with

the stronger Retin A. Using antioxidant creams containing vitamin C or

E may increase the benefits of retinol. These are sometimes found

combined in one cream, or can be applied separately.

If you want to see results sooner, you should have regular facials as

this will help remove dead cells on your skin and revitalize and maintain

your youthful skin texture. You will see results fast, without having

to wait several months for improvements. Always keep up with your

home care, combined with regular facial treatments, you can look young

even after 50.

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