Wrinkle Treatments Best For Seniors
Wrinkles are an inevitable sign of aging skin that everyone eventually gets to some degree. These wrinkles on your face, neck, hands and forearms usually start to develop in your 20’s, and if you don’t take care of your skin early on, it will gradually get worse over time.
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Facial wrinkles are caused by a reduction of collagen and skin cell production. As we age, our skin cells divide more slowly, thus the skin’s inner layer, called the dermis, begins to thin. This process starts to undo our skin’s stretchiness and structure. Aging skin also starts to lose its ability to hold on to moisture, makes less oil and is slower to heal. All of these factors contribute to the wrinkling process. It is also exacerbated by ongoing smoking, stress, sleep deprivation, genetics, excessive sun exposure and repeated facial expressions.
Some Ways To Prevent Wrinkles
• Shield your skin from the sun. Don’t spend too much time in direct sunlight, especially in the afternoon when the sun is at its strongest and most harmful. Try to wear protective clothing such as hats, sleeves, and sunglasses.
If you have light skin, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and reapply every 2 hours or so. When shopping for makeup, lotion, or other everyday beauty products, choose products that contain a good percentage of SPF, so you can be sure that you’re always getting daily protection.
• Moisturize your skin daily. Hydrated, healthy skin is youthful and plump. Dry skin damages your skin cells and leads to fine lines and creases.
• Don’t start smoking. If you already do smoke anything, such as cigarettes or marijuana, find a safe and effective method to help you quit for good. Your skin tone and texture will thank you immensely.
• Eat healthy foods. When your body gets the proper nutrition that it needs, such as vitamins, protein, amino acids and minerals, your whole body — including your skin – benefits significantly.
• Drink More Water. Drink around 8-10 cups of water daily to help your skin stay well hydrated.
If you already see some wrinkles, lines and creases on your face, no need to worry. There are many kinds of treatments available to reduce them and keep them at bay. Listed below are some of the best treatments for wrinkles.
Natural Treatment - Virgin Olive Oil
Olive oil is one of the most effective natural oils that help in reducing wrinkles, fine lines and tightens sagging skin. It is a rich source of essential vitamins, minerals and natural fatty acids that nourishes the skin, because it is easily absorbed by the skin pores. Being packed with vitamins A and E, olive oil functions as a powerful antioxidant and helps in hydrating skin, maintaining its youthful suppleness and elasticity so that it appears younger for longer.
Make sure you replace your pillowcase everyday to keep good skin hygiene.
Natural Treatment- Aloe Vera
If you can’t tolerate the smell or sensation of oils on your skin, or have oily skin to begin with, then Aloe Vera is an excellent alternative. The benefits of aloe vera for skin are numerous. It smells and feels great, and contains zinc and mucopolysaccharides, which helps in retaining moisture and improves the formation of collagen.
Aloe Vera functions as an effective natural remedy for pimples and acne. It also reduces excessive oiliness of your skin. Malic acid present in aloe vera gel improves skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles and fine lines- the most evident signs of skin aging.
Medical Treatment- Retinoids
Among medical treatments, Retinoids such as Tretinoin, Altreno, Retin-A, Renova and Tazorac, are by far the most proven and effective way of reducing signs of aging. It improves uneven pigmentation, roughness, and fights wrinkling. At first, these medications may cause redness and peeling. Although this can be unpleasant, improvement will come swiftly and be very noticeable once the peeling stops.
Medical Treatment- Injections
Some injections, such as botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin) and prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs (Jeuveau) relax muscles that produce the “frown lines” on the forehead, fine lines around the eyes, and other wrinkles. The best part about injections is that the improvement lasts several months, but it must be repeated to sustain the improvement.
Others are wrinkle fillers that are injected into skin folds, especially around the mouth, to improve the appearance of wrinkles. Injections to fill hollows of the cheeks and temples bring about a lifting of sagging skin, especially around the mouth and lateral neck areas. Some fillers stimulate collagen formation, which improves the skin tone and texture.
You should only get injections from a certified and trustworthy doctor.
Therapeutic Treatment - Ultrasound
If medical injections and medications don’t appeal to you, or your doctor has informed you that they would harm you, then ultrasound therapy would be a great choice. The FDA has approved a technique called “Ultherapy”, which uses ultrasound in a noninvasive technique to lift and tighten skin on the face, neck, and chin. It can also be used on wrinkles on the chest area.
Final Thoughts
No matter your age or how bad your wrinkles may be, you can always make visible improvements by changing your habits or taking treatments. But no matter what you choose to do regarding your skin and overall appearance, it’s important to remember that wrinkles and other signs of aging cannot be totally prevented, they can only be reduced and kept under control.
In addition, never take any kind of treatment or medication for wrinkles or any other condition without first getting the approval of your doctor or a proper medical health professional.
