A lot of people are extremely worried by premature wrinkles. It is understandable as premature wrinkles are a sign of ageing and loss of elegance. The problem has become so acute that there exist a lot of misconceptions about the entire problem. This makes people more and more confused as to what exactly are premature wrinkles and how to cure them.
Premature wrinkles are ungainly wrinkles which appear on the skin, much before they are supposed to occur. Wrinkles are normally thought to occur after the age of 40. However, if they start appearing before that, they are a big problem and are called premature wrinkles.
So what exactly causes wrinkles to appear much before their appointed time? There are a variety of causes but some of the most prominent ones are sun exposure, smoking and pollution. The heat from the sun makes the skin dry and very prone to wrinkles. Smoking also causes the skin to lose its lustre and strength. Smokers develop fine lines around their mouths. Also, the dust, pollution and the harmful chemicals present in our environment are greatly to blame for causing premature wrinkles.
We also need solutions for this affliction. As the causes have already been identified, the trick lies in avoiding the major causes. Avoiding the sun is a good idea. However that’s not possible, using sunscreen lotion is a must if one ventures out in the Sun. One should also keep a good check on the diet. Eating plenty of green vegetables and fresh fruits in a diet is awesome for skin care. Another answer lies in the quitting of smoke as that really is a very unhealthy habit.
Another tip suggested by beauty care experts is to work on one’s facial expressions. Knotting one’s eyes too much, frowning too much or even creasing the brows constantly spread wrinkles. Basically, if the facial muscles are used too much, they form wrinkles. That is why one should try and keep the face as relaxed as possible. This is a useful tip which many people do not take much importance of. However, if this tip is followed carefully, it will help greatly in reducing premature wrinkles.
There are also a lot of misconceptions related to premature wrinkling. It is actually not very true that drinking a lot of water will help minimize wrinkle formation. Drinking fluids is very beneficial for the overall health of the body but it does not have a lot of effect on the skin. Massaging is also thought to take care of wrinkles, but that is not the case. It is very useful for circulation but it does not remove wrinkles or fine lines. Also, contrary to popular belief, using abrasive cleaners or hard soaps does not remove wrinkles. Wrinkles are caused due to damage in the inner skin, so attacking the outer skin will have no effect. In fact, using abrasive cleaners may even cause wrinkle formation to increase, something which no one will want.
Following some of the tips should help in removing premature wrinkles. As usual, the answer lies in following the cardinal solution: a healthy and happy life.
- Angikaar Choudhury
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