Although the onset of wrinkles is a fact of life, genetic traits and controllable factors do play a role in how quickly and severely a person develops them. People who choose to smoke, drink heavily, or expose themselves to UV light excessively are more likely to develop elements of premature aging like wrinkles, notes Medical News Today.
Forehead frown lines can be effected by these elements along with continuous or habitual facial expressions like frowning or squinting. Although not effective for deep lines and wrinkles, home remedies can help to reduce the appearance of mild forehead frown lines.
Step 1
Treat your forehead frown lines with papaya fruit. After washing and peeling the fruit, blend it into a pulp. Mix roughly 2 tbsp. of the pulp with a 1 tbsp. serving of dry oatmeal. Apply the mixture to the forehead area and massage in gently for several minutes. Leave it for a further 10 minutes and then rinse off. The rough oatmeal granules will help in the exfoliation process while the papaya fruit is full of enzymes which will etch away at the outermost layers of dead skin cells. This reduces the appearance of wrinkles and promotes skin growth.
Step 2
Reduce the appearance of your forehead frown lines with avocado. Puree the peeled fruit using a machine blender. Apply to the frown lines, or as a complete face mask if you wish. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse. The avocado is a source of moisture for the skin, helping to rebuild suppleness. It is also a source of vitamin E, an antioxidant which provides the skin with defense against free radicals from causing further damage and allows the skins natural healing processes to work on rebuilding.
Step 3
Treat forehead frown lines with milk. Apply a milk soaked flannel to the wrinkled area. Bath the skin in the milk for 20 minutes before rinsing off. Milk is high in alpha-hydroxy-acids, also known as AHA's. The acid content burns away dead skin cells, dirt and oils from the top layers of skin, the epidermis, and seeps into the pores to cleanse also. The AHA's encourage collagen growth, which will help rebuild skin in the wrinkled furrows, and discourage free radicals.
Step 4
Try fresh aloe vera extract on your forehead frown lines. Clip a leaf from an aloe vera plant, slit it open and squeeze out the gel. Massage the gel into the frown lines. Malic acid is a prominent component in the aloe vera gel. Among is myriad of benefits to the body, it helps to smooth and firm skin.
Step 5
Introduce salmon, sardines, mackerel or fresh tuna into your diet several times a week. High in Omega-3 fatty acids, these fish provide your skin with vital nourishment which can't be manufactured in the human body. Omega-3 is believed essential for good skin health.
Tips and Warnings
- Malic acid is also high in apples but can be found in many fruits and vegetables also. Sugar cane and fruits are high in AHA's. Use nuts, fruit and vegetables as a source of vitamin E. Supplement Omega-3 with flaxseed oil if you do not like fish.
- Although unlikely, the topical application of these home remedies can cause some skin irritation. It is best to speak with your doctor about natural remedies first. If you have deep forehead frown lines, consult a dermatologist about possible clinical treatments which can help reduce their appearance, as mentioned by Mayo Clinic.
Things You'll Need
- Papaya fruit
- Blender
- Oatmeal
- Avocado
- Milk
- Flannel
- Knife
- Aloe vera
- Omega-3
References
- Medical News Today: What Are Wrinkles?
- ''Reader's Digest, 1001 Home Remedies'', Rachel Warren Chad, 2009
- Mayo Clinic: Wrinkles
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