How to Prevent Chin Wrinkles

Since we all move our mouths a great deal in everyday life, it's no surprise that wrinkles commonly appear on the chin as we age. Wrinkles occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from sun damage to a loss of skin elasticity due to aging. While some degree of wrinkling is inevitable, you can delay the aging process through a few simple practices. It is important that you remain committed to an anti-aging skincare regime in order to see long-term results.

Things You'll Need

• Facial cleanser
• Moisturizer
• Sunscreen
• Water
• Anti-wrinkle cream

Instructions

1. Cleanse your face once a day, preferably before bed. You should never sleep with makeup on your face as this encourages premature aging. Remove all makeup, dirt and debris from your face at the end of the day.

2. Moisturize your face every morning. Dryness contributes to fine lines and wrinkles so it's imperative to keep skin hydrated. Choose a moisturizer that is appropriate for your skin type.

3. Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen on your chin daily. The sun's rays greatly contribute to the aging process, as they cause wrinkles and age spots. If you protect your skin from the sun, it will look younger for much longer. Try to avoid the sun during its peak hours.

4. Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily. While moisturizer will hydrate your skin externally, it's important to hydrate from inside as well. Without adequate water consumption, your skin will look parched and older.

5. Apply an anti-wrinkle cream to your chin each evening. As a general rule, the skin can handle a richer cream at night than during the day. Choose an anti-wrinkle cream that contains hydroxy acids. These naturally occurring acids encourage cell turnover, making for younger-looking skin.

6. Avoid holding tension in your chin throughout the day. Many people furrow or tense their chins as a result of mouth movements they make. If you hold these positions for extended periods of time, you increase the likelihood of wrinkles forming there. Check in with yourself throughout the day and release any tension you're holding in the area.

7. Consume a diet that is rich in both vitamins and minerals. Proper nutrition is key to healthy skin and preventing wrinkles. While you should try to get as many nutrients as possible from fresh food, take a multivitamin daily, to ensure you are getting sufficient vitamins.

Tips & Warnings

• Eat foods that are rich in Vitamin A, C and E. All these vitamins are essential to healthy skin.

• Do not smoke. Smoking has been shown to cause wrinkles and fine lines.