How to Get Rid of Frown Lines on the Forehead

Drastic steps aren't needed to improve your skin.

Aging is inevitable. As you get older, you may notice your skin becoming less supple, smooth and even-toned. While the degeneration of your skin cannot be avoided, it can be significantly slowed down. There are several things you can do to slow the progress of those pesky frown lines that are forming on your forehead.

Instructions

1. Eat a healthy diet that includes three to five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. Whole grains and flax are also known for keeping your skin healthy and smooth.

2. Stay well hydrated. Your skin needs nourishment and plenty of fresh water. Aim for eight to ten glasses per day to improve your skin's appearance.

3. Reduce your stress. When you have anxiety, you're more likely to contort your face in a way that promotes forehead wrinkles. Practice relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation, and exercise daily. Daily exercise, especially cardiovascular exercise like running, can significantly reduce your stress levels.

4. Wear sunscreen on your face every time you leave the house. There are many moisturizers available that have sunscreen right in them. Sunscreen that contains zinc oxide can be particularly effective in guarding against facial wrinkles because it doesn't get absorbed by the skin. However, it leaves a heavy, white film that makes it easily seen when you are wearing it.

5. Sleep seven to eight hours every night. Getting plenty of rest will help your body produce more growth hormone, which will in turn, produces elastin and collagen, two agents that will fight those forehead wrinkles and restore your skin to a more youthful appearance.

6. Use products that stimulate the production of elastin and collagen. Examples of effective ingredients include Vitamins C, B3, B5, A and E, ubiquinone and ferulic acid. Using an exfoliating product on your forehead once a week can also reduce visible lines.

7. Research the possibility of using a wrinkle relaxer, such as Dysport or Botox. The relaxers can reduce the appearance of frown lines on your forehead, but they can also have side effects. They need to be administered by a trained medical professional and treatment needs to be repeated every couple of months.

References

• Health Guidance: How Do I get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles?
• U.S. News & World Report: How to Avoid 'Recession Wrinkles' and Frown Lines
• The Patient's Guide: Forehead Wrinkles
• Skin Biology: Aging Reversal