Wrinkle-proof Your Face

Beauty is but a flower,
which wrinkles will devour.

Wrinkling of the skin is as much a certainty as is the setting of the sun at the end of the day. However, how much you wrinkle and the pace of it is surprisingly dependent on you and your lifestyle. So if you have been blaming those lines on your face to your skin type or your genetics well you have a surprise in store for you. Skin begins to age the moment we are born, however it really starts to show in our early 20s. Even if you can’t turn back the clock, you sure can slow it down. With time this vital part of your body begins to lose collagen and elastin, which provide durability and strength to your skin. Inevitably your skin begins to thin. There are two factors that contribute to the aging of your skin. The intrinsic factor being the loss of the collagen and elastin, this however accounts for only ten percent of the aging process. And can be taken care of by proper moisturizing; use a moisturizer enriched with aloe vera, bee pollen, chamomile and vitamin A. The rest ninety percent is due the cumulative result of environmental factors such as sun exposure, smoking, etc. A close look at some of these extrinsic factors may be helpful:

The sun
Its penetrative rays on unprotected skin damages the skin cells and the skin shrivels and wrinkles due to the lack of moisture. Sun tanning leads to further reduction in collagen. Counter these effects by applying a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher at least thirty minutes before you go outdoors. Don’t forget to use a lip moisturizer that also provides a SPF 15 sun screen.

Facial Expressions
Constant frowning can not only be bad for your personality but also your face. Remember that it just takes 14 muscles to smile, but over 70 muscles to frown.

Gravity
Like everything else on this earth your skin too is effected by the forces of gravity. The earth’s gravitational pull is responsible for the gradual elongation of our earlobes and nose. Turn to regular exercise and yoga to reduce this effect. Well toned bodies age better than those that are not.

Sudden weight change
Significant gain or loss of weight stretches the skin causing it to lose elasticity and making it more vulnerable to wrinkles and sagging. To avoid this stay two to four kilos close to your ideal weight. Also stay clear of crash diets.

Smoking
Chemicals inhaled from cigarette smoke constrict tiny blood vessels in the skin, reducing the oxygen and nutrient supply to the facial tissues. Over the years of oxygen and nutrient deficiencies the skin prematurely ages and wrinkles. Also the repeated pursing of lips causes lines to appear around the mouth. To avoid this simply stop smoking and avoid second hand smoke.

An imbalanced diet
Lack of healthy and nutritionally balanced meals also contribute to the pallor of your skin. So eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink eight to ten glasses of water. The latter helps flush out toxins from your system. Add a dietary supplement that will ensure that you get the recommended dosage of vitamins and minerals. Also taking a supplement that counters the effects of environmental conditions and pollution has on your health will help.