How To Get Rid Of Wrinkles That Appear At A Young Age

Fine lines and wrinkles in the skin are commonly associated with mature, aging skin. Unfortunately, wrinkles can appear at any point of your life, and won't necessarily wait until you're older. Don't let wrinkles dictate how old you look and feel. If your skin starts appearing wrinkled, incorporate several lifestyle changes and topical skincare treatments to smooth and firm up your skin for a more rejuvenated, youthful complexion.

Step 1

Avoid the sun. Though the sun's rays may feel nice and warm, they damage your skin and can quickly create wrinkles. If you do go in the sun, the American Academy of Dermatology advises using a UVA- and UVB-protecting sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or greater, saying that sunscreen is the "most beneficial" anti-wrinkle product available.

Step 2

Exfoliate your skin's surface with a skincare product formulated with alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy acids, recommends anti-aging skincare expert Paula Begoun. She says such acid-containing skincare products help get rid of the damaged cells that makeup wrinkles. The University of Maryland Medical Center also says that the acids can help improve skin-firming collagen levels.

Step 3

Apply an anti-wrinkle topical treatment made with retinol or other forms of vitamin A. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that such ingredients are some of the best active ingredients for fighting wrinkles, as they help to rejuvenate the skin cells and enhance elastin and collagen levels.

Step 4

Smooth on a general moisturizer after all your other skincare treatments, if your anti-wrinkle topical treatment from Step 3 wasn't in a moisturizing base like a cream or hydrating serum. Begoun says that a moisturizer, especially one made with antioxidants, can help improve the general appearance of wrinkled skin. As the moisturizer infuses your skin with water, it plumps and firms the skin's surface for diminished wrinkle appearance.

Tips and Warnings

When looking for skin products containing alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy acids, Begoun suggests using a cream or serum with an AHA concentration of 5 percent or higher, or a BHA concentration of 0.5 percent or higher.