How to Minimize Wrinkled Lines on the Face

Moisturize your skin daily.

The signs of age eventually make their marks across the face. The timing at which this happens varies from person to person, but virtually anyone that lives over the age of 40 will experience fine lines and wrinkles. Learn how to minimize wrinkled lines on the face and stop signs of aging in their tracks. Proper skin care, topical treatments and cosmetic fillers are all options.

Things You'll Need

• Day-time moisturizer
• Night-time moisturizer
• Gentle cleanser
• Retinoid cream

Instructions

1. Apply moisturizer to your skin every morning and night. Use different moisturizers for different times of the day. Night-time moisturizers should be thicker and more emolient. Day-time moisturizers should be lighter, easier to wear under makeup and contain a minimum SPF 15. Moisturized skin appears more supple and less wrinkled.

2. Wash your face once or twice per day using a gentle cleanser. Avoid harsh cleansers suited for acne-prone skin. Cleansing the face too often strips it of natural oils that keep it looking youthful.

3. Smooth a pea-sized amount of prescription retinoid cream on your face two to three times per week. Retinoids contain of a large amount of vitamin A, which can actually reduce the wrinkled lines on your face. Use it for three to six months to see improvement.

4. Get dermal fillers injected into wrinkles. Fillers often contain ingredients such as collagen and hyaluronic acid. Doctors inject the substance into the lines and it fills them up.

Tips & Warnings

• The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sleeping on your back, as other positions can encourage wrinkles.

References

• WebMD; 23 Ways to Reduce Wrinkles; Colette Bouchez
• U.S. News Health; Too Much Sun? How to Minimize Wrinkles and Cancer Risks; Deborah Kotz; August 2010