Tips on How to Reduce Those Unwanted Wrinkles - August 18th, 2009

Anti-aging wrinkle creams can be just what you need to reduce those wrinkles. But there are other things you can do as well. Here is a list of things that I have found to be very helpful:

  • Get adequate sleep. When you don’t get enough sleep, the body produces excess cortisol, a hormone that breaks down skin cells. Get enough rest and you’ll produce more HGH ( human growth hormone), which helps skin remain thick, more “elastic,” and less likely to wrinkle.
  • Eat more fruits and vegetables. The key are their antioxidant compounds. These compounds fight damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells), which in turn helps skin look younger and more radiant, and protects against some effects of photoaging.
  • Don’t over-wash your face. Tap water strips skin of its natural barrier oils and moisture that protect against wrinkles. Wash them off too often, and you wash away protection. Moreover, unless your soap contains moisturizers, you should use a cleanser instead.
  • Topical vitamin C. Apparently it can increase collagen production, protect against damage from UVA and UVB rays, correct pigmentation problems, and improve inflammatory skin conditions. The key, however, may be the type of vitamin C used. To date, most of the research points to the L-ascorbic acid form as the most potent for wrinkle relief.