Tips to Remove Wrinkles

Fine lines and wrinkles slowly etch their way across your skin as the years pass, and before you know it you may glance in the mirror and notice a noticeably older-looking image of yourself. Several lifestyle modifications and over-the-counter treatments can help you reduce the appearance of wrinkles and prevent them from occurring in the first place.

Wear Sunscreen

Every minute of sun exposure adds up over the course of your lifetime and directly causes skin discolorations and wrinkles, warns anti-aging expert Paula Begoun, author of "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." She recommends using sunscreen every day of the year--sun exposure can happen anywhere, like when you're standing near a window--and choosing a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 or higher. For the best results, choose a broad-spectrum, UVA-blocking sunscreen ingredient like avobenzone or titanium dioxide.

Exfoliate

Millions of skin cells die on your body every single day. Sometimes, your body doesn't adequately shed them and this leads to dull skin tone. Not only does exfoliating remove such dead cells to brighten your tone, but the University of Maryland Medical Center says it also removes damaged cells and can effectively reduce wrinkles. The center recommends abrasive scrubs, like skin soaps formulated with microbeads, or skincare treatments made with exfoliating chemicals like citric, tartaric or glycolic acids.

Use Skin Creams

Skin creams formulated to target wrinkles can help soften lines and prevent their formation. Check the cream's list of ingredients to make sure it contains chemicals or compounds with proven anti-wrinkle effects. The Mayo Clinic suggests using retinol-infused creams, saying it's one of the most widely used wrinkle-treating chemicals available in over-the-counter creams. For faster results, talk to your dermatologist about prescription-strength retinol creams. Other active ingredients that the Mayo Clinic says are effective include kinetin, green tea extract and coenzyme Q10.

Eat a Balanced Diet

Poor nutrition and dehydration increase your risks of experiencing skin damage, warns the National Institutes of Health. Drinking the right amount of water and eating the appropriate nutrients for your age, lifestyle and medical condition can help keep your skin in top shape and reduce your risks of developing wrinkles. If you're unsure of what the best diet is, consult your doctor.