How to Avoid Getting Wrinkles

Wrinkles are a natural part of growing older, but that does not mean you have to encourage them!

As we age, we develop lines in our faces and necks that are not considered traditionally beautiful. There are a variety of remedies for these lines, some natural, some medical and some behavioral. However, the best way to fight age lines and wrinkles is to protect yourself before you get them. By making some simple behavioral changes, you can extend the length of time before you see your first forehead crease or even a laugh line indefinitely.

Things You'll Need

• Nuts
• Sunscreen

Instructions

How to Avoid Getting Wrinkles

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   Protect your skin from the sun. Always wear sunscreen on your face, neck, chest and shoulders, as these delicate areas are hit hardest by the sun since they are exposed not just by swimsuits, but by everyday clothing. The sun's rays are warm and bring back memories of childhood laughter and fun. However, when you think back to happy days baking in the sun by a lake or the pool, remember that baking is exactly what you were doing. The sun dries out your skin and makes it more susceptible to environmental damage, as well as literally "tanning your hide" in a very similar way to the method that the pioneers used on animal skins many years ago.

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   Eat a cup of nuts each day. Nuts like almonds, walnuts and peanuts all contain antioxidants that actually replace hormones that your body quit making after the age of 35. By eating nuts, you can replace these hormones, which will keep your skin looking like that of a younger woman.

3. Change your facial expression habits. Pay attention to the way you habitually hold your face while you work, read, and relax. Many people unconsciously furrow their brow, which can quickly lead to forehead lines and vertical lines between your eyebrows. Deliberately maintain a smooth expression as you move through your day until this serene look becomes a habit in order prevent your muscles from becoming accustomed to your facial wrinkle.

4. Calm down. Stress plays a major part in wrinkling. One of the main reasons for this is that stress prevents you from taking proper care of yourself. In order to avoid this pitfall, make caring for your skin a soothing part of your morning and evening rituals. Even if you need to limit these rituals to five minutes, make sure that during that five minutes you breath deeply (You may want to invest in some aromatherapy-based skincare products) and take a break from worrying about what you are going to do next. If possible, take a bottle of lotion with the same soothing scent to work and take 30 seconds to massage it into your hands and arms when you feel overwhelmed. The fragrance will soothe you and the break will calm you and your body down.

5. Stop smoking. Smoking creates serious lines around the mouth and can make a 25-year-old look almost 40. If you must be around smokers, but do not smoke yourself, then make sure that you cleanse and moisturize your face regularly throughout the day as the smoke will affect your skin as well by drying it out and making it rougher. You can use simple moisturizing towelettes, then once you are home wash thoroughly and use a moisturizing mask.

Resources

• Learn all about ways to avoid the effects of aging at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine