One of the things that many people are conscious of is any sign of aging, specifically wrinkles. Wrinkles and fine lines are telltale signs of aging. Most of the time, the sight of them would indicate what age bracket a person belongs in. Although aging is a natural process everyone goes through, some people have an aversion to its effects on their skin.
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A person’s skin communicates more than their age. It also shows how much care they put into it, their lifestyle, their habits, and more. To gain more insight into how a person develops fine lines on their face, you should know the common causes behind them.
What Can Cause Wrinkles and Fine Lines?
Wrinkles and lines are often first noticed around the eyes, the forehead, and the corners of the mouth. Here are some subtle, everyday things that may seem trivial but actually have an impact on your skin.
Too Much Sun Exposure
As we know, too much sun on our skin can prove harmful. The UV rays break down the collagen in the skin, making the skin less resilient and more prone to damage. Collagen is a protein that’s vital to many parts of your body, such as the bones, tendons, ligaments, and skin. But as a person ages, the body produces less of it, which can lead to wrinkles and fine lines. With more exposure to UV rays, more collagen is diminished in the skin. So bear this in mind the next time you think of skipping sunscreen.
Frequent Smoking
Another thing that diminishes the collagen in your skin is smoking. It accelerates the skin’s aging process, pronounced lines, uneven skin tone, among other things. Additionally, nicotine constricts blood vessels, limiting the passage of oxygen and nutrients to skin cells. A variety of molecular processes are triggered with smoking, causing the modification of structures that are essential for skin health.
Naturally Aging
As a person ages, it’s natural for the skin around their eyes to thin, lose elasticity, and suppleness. This is why the area around the eyes is the first to show the signs of aging. Because the skin would not be as resilient as before, it may take time for it to bounce back. As one ages, repeated facial movements can develop fine lines the more time that passes. Frowning, furrowing brows, and more can do this. Certain situations and stressors can cause frown lines, so be sure to relax your face, de-stress, and book spa treatments.
Preventing the Fine Lines
Aging and gaining fine lines is all a part of life. But if you’re prematurely aging or simply want to prolong developing the signs of aging, here’s what you can do.
Stay Hydrated and Moisturized
Staying hydrated is beneficial for multiple organs, parts, and mechanisms of the body, and the skin is no exception to this. Drinking plenty of water contributes to the skin’s hydration, too. It’s another reason to drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
Speaking of hydration, applying moisturizer is an external way to hydrate the skin. Maintaining a certain level of moisture on your face is essential as you age since this further helps prevent the formation of lines and wrinkles.
Adjust Your Diet
As a person ages, their diet gets limited either by choice or out of necessity. Certain types of food are harmful to your health, especially when eaten excessively. The same can be said about food that contributes to poor skin health. To combat this, focus on food that has anti-oxidant properties, improves skin elasticity, and more.
Protect Your Skin From UV Radiation
We’re all aware of the effects of too much sun exposure. The drying and damaging abilities of the sun’s UV rays towards the skin should be reason enough for some sunscreen. Be sure to apply some on the rest of your body, too!
Quit Smoking
As mentioned, smoking damages the skin’s collagen. Although it sounds easier said than done, quitting smoking is an effective way to prevent this from happening. If this is a step you see necessary for reasons not limited to skincare, talk to a professional about programs and interventions that may be accessible to you.
The Bottom Line
A person’s skin reflects many things about them. It can reflect their diet, lifestyle, and more. Wrinkles are simply reflections of years of smiles and frowns, but they can also result from poor skincare or the lack of it. Whatever the reason, taking care of your skin now is something worth starting now.
