Wrinkles are a natural and inevitable part of the aging process. But they don’t have to be. We can combat wrinkles and keep them at bay with the proper knowledge! The following article explores five common myths about wrinkles and goes one step further by debunking them.

Wrinkle Myths Debunked

• Exposure to the sun causes wrinkles.

It used to be a widely held belief. However, we know that the real cause of wrinkles is not the sun. Exposure to the sun speeds up your skin’s production of new cells, which can help improve skin texture and reduce sun damage. Ideally, you should apply sunscreen before exposing your skin to sunlight to prevent sun damage. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 every day.

• Drinking water reduces wrinkles.

Wrinkles are mainly caused by the natural aging process – not lack of water consumption and dehydration. Some evidence does show that drinking water may prevent wrinkles, but the results are not conclusive. So, we all should drink plenty of water to stay healthy. The average person should drink about eight glasses of water every day.

• Nicotine causes wrinkles. 

Although true, this is not a common cause of wrinkles in Western societies. If a smoker does develop wrinkles, the nicotine content in cigarettes causes blood vessels to constrict and get narrower, causing lines and wrinkles on the skin surface. But, few studies have demonstrated that smoking worsens existing skin conditions or increases wrinkle formation on its own without additional exposure to cigarette smoke from tobacco products.

• Dry skin causes wrinkles.

Wrinkles can be caused by other factors apart from dryness of the skin. Dry skin, which is often caused by an underlying condition, is a common reason for wrinkles of the face, but not generally on the hands – especially in people with dry skin who use external moisturizers. The moisture level in the lower layers of your skin plays a significant role in its appearance and gives you a feeling of firmness or smoothness to your complexion. Normal aging reduces this moisture level and contributes to facial wrinkles and other signs of aging, such as fine lines and expression lines around the eyes.

• Wearing Makeup causes wrinkles.

Wrinkles caused by making up are usually the outcome of poor facial skincare and inadequate foundation application. The skin around the eyes is particularly prone to wrinkles due to its lack of elasticity, which leads to creasing and loss of volume, especially around the eyes and other areas such as the mouth, jawline, and neck. It is why the regular application of a good foundation helps to combat these problems. It is advisable that you carefully follow the instructions for use on the packaging of your chosen foundation to avoid wrinkles on your face.

Can You Get Rid of Wrinkles Naturally?

The answer is yes, but it might take a few months to notice any difference with lifestyle changes. Nowadays, many people use skincare products to prevent or lessen wrinkles. However, these products are only meant to provide temporary results. A lifestyle change is required for the best results in the long term. Of course, eating healthily and closely monitoring your weight will also help reduce wrinkles.

What if I Want to Make my Skin Look Younger?

Skincare products help you fight the signs of aging, such as wrinkles and dark spots, but if you want to look youthful and healthy, you need to change your lifestyle. Eat healthily and exercise. By improving your diet and exercising regularly, you can reduce tension in the muscles that cause facial lines and increase circulation in the skin. The shape of the face is one of the essential features of your appearance. The central area of concern is the skin around the eyes, as this area is lacking in elasticity and is easily wrinkled

Known Ways that Increase Wrinkles.

• Stress.

Stress and lack of sleep can cause premature aging. Try taking up yoga or meditation to lower stress levels and sleep more soundly.

• Retirement age.

After a certain age, your skin may start to show signs of aging because collagen production begins to decline due to cellular changes in the skin tissue that make it lose its elasticity over time.

• Emotional distress.

Anger, fear, sadness, and other emotional shocks may damage blood flow in your body and cause body tissues to age faster than usual.

• Genetics.

It is possible that you inherited fine lines and wrinkles from your parents due to their genes; more likely, you have genetics conducive to aging skin.

• Weight.

Eating healthy, keeping a healthy weight, and exercising will be more effective than applying anti-aging creams containing anti-aging ingredients.

• Skin tone.

Skin tone and texture can affect how others perceive your skin, particularly when you layer various anti-aging products over it. The effects of anti-aging products in combination with skin tone and texture are better than that of anti-aging products alone due to better healing or tightening of the skin after application. If you have dark spots or scars, it may be difficult to hide them using just one product.

• Cancer treatment.

Having cancer can accelerate wrinkles in the skin because radiation treatments damage the affected area and compromise the healing properties of your skin tissue generally, causing it to age faster by damaging cells within it and reducing its elasticity over time.

Conclusion

Even though you can effectively treat fine lines and wrinkles with various anti-aging products, it is best to understand how you can reduce or prevent them from coming up in the first place. You can develop wrinkles on your face, neck, or hands. And you must consult an expert to discuss the proper treatment for you. While it is true that we cannot stop aging, we can delay its onset. Keep your body, skin, and mind healthy and prevent as many wrinkles as possible by taking care of your appearance.