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How Can I Get Rid Of My Wrinkles?

Why me? Why do I have wrinkles and others my age do not? If you have dry skin, it is probably due to the lack of moisture in the skin. This lack of moisture can be a major cause of wrinkles. You must hydrate your skin cells from within to keep them soft and supple. To do this it is essential to sufficiently hydrate your body every day. Your skin absorbs moisture from the inside and also the outside and this helps reduce wrinkled skin.

By Dr. Waldo Silverstein

Why me? Why do I have wrinkles and others my age do not? If you have dry skin, it is probably due to the lack of moisture in the skin. This lack of moisture can be a major cause of wrinkles. You must hydrate your skin cells from within to keep them soft and supple. To do this it is essential to sufficiently hydrate your body every day. Your skin absorbs moisture from the inside and also the outside and this helps reduce wrinkled skin.

The amount of water needed varies from person to person and is affected by metabolism, climate and levels of activity. While there is no recommended daily “dose”, the general consensus is that the average healthy adult living in a temperate climate should consume about 2 quarts of water a day.

Smoking causes a decreased blood flow to the skin and also reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood. This deprives the skin of oxygen and essential nutrients. The skin loses elasticity and the result can be seen in sagging and premature wrinkles. . When pressed, it no longer springs back to its initial position but instead sags and forms furrows.

The underlying network of elastin (A protein similar to collagen that is the principal structural component of elastic fibers) and collagen fibers, which provides scaffolding for the surface layers, loosens and unravels.Smoking diminishes the level of estrogen in women to cause dryness and disintegration of skin tissues.  Smoking also compromises the skin’s ability to fend off free radicals, the highly reactive substances that are present in tobacco smoke that cause cell damage.

The primary cause of wrinkles and blemishes, however, is “El Sol,” the sun. You must wear an adequate sunscreen with spf protection of at least 45. And, you should wear a cream with spf protection at all times even if you spend considerable time indoors under office lights or in the mall. Even diffused light can affect the skin.

Surely by now you have heard of botox and collagen injections for reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Collagen is a plumping agent that plumps up the skin and reduces wrinkles. Botox treatment for wrinkles involves injecting a medication into the affected area. Typically, this is the forehead, around the eyes, the cheeks, and the chin.  Botox paralyzes the muscles and smooths the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

As early as 30, you already need products that will help delay your skin’s aging process. However, since there are many anti-aging creams in the market, you need to carefully choose the products that you put on your face. It would really help if you choose an anti-aging cream that is all-natural and hypoallergenic.

Whichever method people choose, the natural approach is usually preferred by most as the skin refurnishes naturally, leaving no scars and cuts. Great results have been achieved with all anti wrinkle treatments so in the end, it is entirely up to the individuals preferences. If you want to see results sooner, consider a skin peel. You will see results fast, without having to wait several months for improvement. In the past, peels were only available from a dermatologist or esthetician. There are now wonderful TCA peels available for home use.

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