The Best Ways to Avoid Wrinkles

With age, our skin loses elasticity and develops wrinkles.  Although it’s impossible to prevent all the effects of aging on the skin, there are ways to slow down the process. Read on to learn some easy, yet effective tips to avoid wrinkles.

1. Beware of the Sun

A sun-kissed glow can be attractive, but too much sunlight causes long-term damaging effects. Long-term exposure to the sun is the top cause of wrinkles. To avoid wrinkles, limit your time in direct sunlight, especially mid-day when the sun’s rays are most powerful. If you need to be outside, wear long sleeves, hats, and sunscreen. Not only will this help prevent wrinkles, but also skin cancer triggered by overexposure to harmful UV rays.

2. Use Topical Treatments

Topical treatments are a helpful alley to avoid wrinkles and rejuvenate skin. There’s an array of creams and serums to use daily. Key ingredients to keep an eye out for, include:

• Retinoids, which are FDA-approved topical treatments made from vitamin A. It lessens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as repairs sun damage.
• Growth Hormones, a naturally occurring compound in the body that boosts healing and encourages collagen production.
• Vitamin C, which protects against skin damage, boosts collagen production and improves and brightens the complexion.
• Alpha-hydroxy acids, natural acids derived from fruits that help remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. It’s especially effective around the eyes. Additionally, it stimulates the production of new skin growth.
• Coenzyme Q10, which helps reduce wrinkles, prevent skin damage and makes it appear smoother.
• Peptides, which are used to heal wrinkles.

3. Prioritize Sleep

There’s a lot of truth behind the phrase “beauty sleep.” Getting adequate sleep does not receive enough credit—not only does it give you energy and prolong your life, but it also helps produce human growth hormone, which encourages the skin to stay thick and elastic. Thus, you’re less likely to develop wrinkles. Lack of sleep creates an excess of cortisol, causing the skin to break down.  So, be sure to get your z’s for beautiful skin and to avoid wrinkles.

To maximize your beauty sleep, be sure to sleep on your back. Sleeping on your side or face down can cause wrinkles of your chin, cheeks, and brow.

4. Eat a Healthy, Vitamin Rich Diet

A healthy diet won’t just give you a great figure—it also helps you avoid wrinkles. Eating a diet rich in whole food provides vitamins and minerals that protect the skin. Packed inside fruits and vegetables are vitamins, such as vitamin A and C, which defend and brighten the skin. They also have antioxidants—essential nutrients used to combat free radicals, which are molecules that damage the skin. Try flavonoid-rich, cocoa, which is great for protecting against UV damage. And, omega packed fish, such as Salmon that provide fatty acids essential to skin health, as well as proteins to keep it strong.

5. Quit Smoking

Scientists attribute smoking to a slew of deadly health problems, including heart attacks, stroke, and cancer. If that wasn’t reason enough to steer clear from cigarettes, evidence shows that smoking damages your skin. It strips away collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and making the skin thinner.

Apply these easy tips for youthful, wrinkle-free skin!

Looking for more tips on how to avoid wrinkles? Schedule a consultation with one of our experts at North Scottsdale Laser & Skin Care Clinic. Call us at (480) 513-2888, or book your appointment online.