Forehead wrinkles -- along with sagging skin and a dull-looking complexion -- can crop up as you get older. The intensity of fine lines and other signs of aging on your face depend on genetics, skin type and your lifelong exposure to environmental factors. No magic treatments exist to stop forehead wrinkles completely,. But many over-the-counter skin-care products are designed to decrease the look of your brow wrinkles by helping to rebuild collagen, even out your skin tone and smooth your complexion's texture. Start applying these products daily, and your forehead wrinkles may begin to diminish in appearance.
Step 1
Avoid soap-based face washes, which can strip your skin of its natural oils and make wrinkles look worse. As you age, your skin begins to lose its ability to stay hydrated, and creamy cleansers with a humectant ingredient like glycerin, which helps seal in moisture, can help combat this problem. Use this cleanser each morning if you have dry or sensitive skin, or opt for a foaming cleanser that also contains glycerin if your skin is oily. Wet your face with tepid water and squeeze a small amount of the cleanser into your palms. Smooth the product all over your face, rinse it off and gently dry your skin.
Step 2
Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. In an article in "Elle," dermatologist Ted Lain says that this is your best defense against developing wrinkles or making the ones you have look more severe. Choose a combination moisturizer and sunblock if you have excessively dry skin. Smooth the product all over your face and neck each morning, and if you are going to be outside, put on more every two hours.
Step 3
Wash off dirt, oil and makeup at the end of the day using the glycerin cleanser. Twice a week, follow up your cleansing routine by exfoliating with a gentle scrub that contains fruit enzyme like papaya. According to "Elle" magazine, this ingredient will help dissolve dead skin cells and wash them away. Regular exfoliating can improve the texture and tone of your skin, making it look brighter and less furrowed. It will also increase cell renewal, leading to a smoother complexion. Massage the exfoliant onto wet skin using a gentle, circular motion, and then rinse it off.
Step 4
Pat your face dry and apply a retinol lotion, which can make your skin stronger, produce more collagen, and both treat current wrinkles and prevent others from forming. Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, and it works by buffing off the top layer of skin cells to reveal the smoother, younger-looking skin underneath. DermNet NZ says retinol can lessen the signs of skin aging -- such as sun damage and wrinkles -- when you apply it nightly. Use a small amount and smooth it all over your face, concentrating on your forehead. Wait five minutes before moving on.
Step 5
Smooth on a nighttime moisturizer. "Allure" states that adding a moisturizer on top of the retinol lotion can help decrease the skin flaking and irritation the retinol may cause. DermNet NZ adds that when you moisturize your skin regularly, you increase its ability to retain hydration, which can soften the look of wrinkles. Dermatologist Jeannette Graf suggests using a product that contains lipids, which will firm up your skin and help seal in the moisture, according to "Elle." Apply as much moisturizer as needed before going to bed.
Things You'll Need
- Moisturizing cleanser with glycerin
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher
- Gentle exfoliating scrub with fruit enzymes
- Retinol lotion
- Nighttime moisturizer with lipids
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