Fine lines and wrinkles are part of the natural aging process, but lifestyle factors such as moisturizing, wearing sun protection, and refraining from smoking may contribute to their appearance. Moisturizing, wearing sun protection, and forgoing smoking all play key roles in helping delay or reduce their onset.
Creams that contain alpha-hydroxy acids like glycolic acid may reduce the prominence of fine wrinkles, but they won’t erase them entirely. Deeper peels containing ingredients such as salicylic acid and TCA (trichloroacetic acid) might work better, though these may increase risk for side effects like permanent changes to skin color and come with higher risks of side effects such as chemical burns.
Skin aging
Skin aging is a complex process, with wrinkles appearing as a result of both intrinsic (inner) and extrinsic factors such as UV radiation exposure or natural degradation of elastin and collagen due to normal ageing.
Other contributing factors may include diet, stress and lifestyle. A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce sun-induced damage while zinc and selenium act to protect against UV radiation – both of which are available as oral supplements or topical creams.
Many dermatologists provide anti-aging products and treatments. For instance, using facial serum containing glycolic acid, vitamin C or soy isoflavones may reduce dryness and fine lines, while facelifting to remove extra skin can improve its condition, laser treatments can treat discolorations while platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection treatments use blood from your own body to speed healing of skin wounds quickly – ask your Bryn Mawr dermatologist for more details!
Moisturize
Moisturizers are an integral component of skin care. They help alleviate dry skin caused by overuse of soap, extreme weather conditions, medical conditions or certain medication, while simultaneously encouraging new cells to surface more readily and allowing younger ones to come through more readily. Moisturizers are particularly important for areas such as the face, ears, neck and chest which shed oil more rapidly – particularly those at greater risk for skin cancer.
Occlusive moisturizers (like petroleum jelly branded Vaseline ) reduce skin evaporation, keeping it hydrated. Emollients (such as esters and plant oils ) soothe skin irritations while humectants ( such as glycerin) pull moisture from the air into it for absorption into your pores.
Moisturizers may temporarily reduce fine lines by temporarily plumping up your skin, but they do not prevent further wrinkling from happening. Only deeper peels such as glycolic acid or phenol can make fine lines completely disappear – although such treatments may be costly and time consuming.
Sun protection
Sun exposure is responsible for most visible skin damage and premature aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. Daily application and reapplication of sunscreen is vital, particularly on cloudy days when UV rays still penetrate through to cause sun damage; opt for one with an SPF 30 rating or higher and reapply throughout the day as directed; for extra defense wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to add extra layers of defense.
Regular sun protection can prevent fine lines and wrinkles, lower risk of skin cancer, maintain even skin tone, as well as help preserve results from cosmetic treatments such as dermal fillers and lasers. When selecting a sunscreen, choose one with both UVA and UVB filters and remember to reapply every two hours or after sweating or swimming – especially after sweating or swimming! Look for sunscreens containing polyphenols – they have been shown to provide additional UV radiation protection by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which break down collagen and elastin from breaking down collagen/elastin fibers from breaking down collagen/elastin fibres from breaking down, while tea extracts (epigallocatechin-3-gallate and resveratrol) have also shown to improve MMP protection against UV radiation by inhibiting MMPs that break down collagen/elastin from breaking down collagen/elastin. [62] [63][64] [63]] [64] Addition of tea extracts (epigallocatechin-3-gallate and resveratrol) has shown to protect against UV radiation by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) breaks down collagen/elastin within skin). [62] Addition of tea extracts such as (epigallocatechin-3-gallate/resveratrol) have further protect against matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). [64] Also adding tea extractsveratrol) may increase protection against MMPs by both these components [61 epiggallocatechin-3 resveratrol to sunscreens]ve can improve protection from MMPs], has shown to enhance protection by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases) have also improved protection by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases [62] added with tea extract (epiggalloc resveratrol or tea extract (ethella or resveratrol or tea extract (e) improve protection [62] increased protection] provide improved against MMPs]. These [62]. [68].68].[ res veratrol to resveratrol as addition of tea extract (esveratrol or tea) has increased resistance] [66]. res vera to protection by inhibit matrix metalloproteinases] or MMPs]s]resversases).[ res vera/ res)res veratri] as [74 res vera/ res veratrol to better protection[ esveratrol to improve protection].72].[62]. Res verarol).[73].65].65], have both helped provide greater /resveratrol for improved] [68]] add tea extractsvera) against Matr res veratrol] can add tea extracts veratal) have provided increased against break down in skin].63].69], improve M MPs] which inhibit matrix /[75/ [e] can] and /res 68] which inhibit matrix as ] [67 res veravo 661], both protect [68 res res resv resv64]. * (res veratrol which also been known] protection [61 res es [64], MMP protection as an added res [62][70 res resver
