Facial wrinkles begin to appear when you get older and your skin loses firmness. These can be fine lines or deep furrows, and their severity depends on several factors including your skin type, lifestyle, genetics and sun exposure. No treatments will remove your wrinkles completely, but certain at-home remedies, as well as those performed by a dermatologist, can refine your skin's texture and smooth out fine lines, making them less prominent.
Moisturizer
Your skin cannot hold onto as much moisture as you get older, which can cause your complexion to dry out. This makes wrinkles look more obvious, and it can also compromise your skin's barriers, making it less able to ward off the environmental damage that can lead to more wrinkles. DermNet NZ recommends applying a moisturizer to your skin twice a day after washing. This will improve the look of your wrinkles as well as your skin's ability to retain hydration. Aging Skin Net states that moisturizer also makes your skin suppler, thereby reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Topical Treatments
Nighttime treatment creams or lotions work deeply within your skin to combat wrinkles. The Mayo Clinic recommends asking a dermatologist about a topical retinoid, available only with a prescription. This treatment will get rid of your skin's top layer, even out your complexion and refine your wrinkles. According to Aging Skin Net, retinoids also encourage your skin to produce more collagen, which will make it firmer and plumper and help fill in your wrinkles.
Chemical Peels
Resurfacing treatments like chemical peels remove your top layer of skin to even out your complexion's texture and tone, and they also stimulate more collagen to form. These peels vary in intensity, and the number you will need to get depends on your skin type, tone and the severity of your wrinkles. According to DermNet NZ, a nurse dermatologist must apply these treatments in-office, and some burning or stinging may occur.
Considerations
Keeping your skin protected from ultraviolet rays wards off more wrinkles from forming, says Aging Skin Net. Every morning, slather on a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher that promises to guard you against both UVA and UVB rays. Additionally, wrinkle treatments like retinoids and chemical peels make your skin more susceptible to sun damage. Take caution when you spend time outdoors while on these treatments.
Warnings
While some irritation, like flaking or stinging, is likely to occur when you begin using retinoids, report any severe or adverse reactions to your doctor and discontinue using the product. Likewise, if you experience a strong reaction to a chemical peel, tell your physician and ask him what you can do to relieve the irritation.
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