Wrinkles and facial lines are a part of growing older most people dread. According to the DermNetNZ.org website, wrinkles can be attributed to sun damage, muscle movement, gravity, injury, surgery, acne, other skin diseases, smoking and the aging processes. Many expensive treatment options promise to minimize wrinkles, but effective home remedy options are also available.
Wholesome Diet And Water
A healthy diet can help to slow down the aging process in many ways, including slowing the formation of facial wrinkles. The SkinCarePhysicians.com website says that a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein can contribute to healthy skin. A good diet to combat wrinkles will include foods that include Vitamin B complex, such as eggs, beef, chicken and whole wheat; antioxidants; and foods rich in Vitamins A, C and E.
Dehydrated skin is more prone to developing and/or showing wrinkles. Drinking plenty of water daily can keep the body hydrated, thus combating wrinkles. According to the Mayo Clinic website, doctors recommend eight to nine cups of water per day for the average healthy adult.
Kitchen Remedies
Various items from your kitchen can be used to help minimize facial wrinkles. Mash pineapples with a few drops of olive oil, apply like a face mask and leave it on 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing off. Grapes and cucumbers can be used in much the same way. These masks will hydrate the skin, making fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable.
Quit Smoking
According the Mayo Clinic website, skin changes related to smoking can occur as soon as 10 years of smoking. Nicotine causes blood vessels in the outermost layers of the skin to narrow. This impairs blood flow, which means the skin doesn't get as much oxygen and important nutrients, such as vitamin A. Many of the chemicals in tobacco smoke damage collagen and elastin, fibers that give skin its strength and elasticity. The result is skin that begins to sag and wrinkle. Additionally, the facial expressions made when smoking can also contribute to wrinkles.
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