Fine lines and wrinkles can appear more prominent as your skin loses elasticity and moisture. As a result, you may want to take proper care of your skin as you age to maintain its optimal appearance.
Several approaches can effectively delay the ageing process. You could try to live a healthy lifestyle, use skincare products, seek clinical treatment, and many more.
Do you want to learn more about how to slow down the ageing process and appear younger? Continue reading to learn how to treat fine lines and wrinkles effectively!
What are fine lines and wrinkles?
People frequently use the term fine lines and wrinkles interchangeably. Many of them have no idea that these signs differ in a few ways that set them apart. We’ll show you how to tell the difference between fine lines and wrinkles below.
Fine lines
Fine lines are shallow skin folds close to the skin’s surface. Many people, including the younger generation, have fine lines on their skin due to repeated facial expressions.
You will notice common fine lines in younger generations around the smile lines and under-eye areas. On the other hand, older generations may also have fine lines on their forehead, crow’s feet, cheeks, and other areas.
Wrinkles
Wrinkles are the progression of fine lines. The more frequently you move your facial muscles to make certain expressions, the deeper the fine lines will become, and the wrinkles will form over time.
We recommend that you treat fine lines as soon as possible before they turn into wrinkles which can make treating them more challenging.
Causes of fine lines and wrinkles
The ageing process is the primary cause of fine lines and wrinkles. However, a few factors can increase the likelihood of fine lines and wrinkles emerging on the skin.
Here is the list of factors that can increase the probability of fine lines and wrinkles developing on one’s skin:
Sun exposure
According to WebMD, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage. Regular sun exposure causes skin fibres to tear, resulting in it becoming wrinkled, looking less firm, and fine lines will start to appear.
Regular application of sunscreen can help you avoid further damage from UV rays. Sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 can protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays. As a result, you can prevent fine lines and wrinkles from becoming more visible in this way.
Genetics
Genetic factors can increase the occurrence of premature ageing in some people. People whose genetics are prominent to premature ageing may develop fine lines and wrinkles early (i.e., before 35 years).
If you are genetically prone to ageing, you can live a healthy lifestyle and commit to using skincare, particularly sunscreen. Applying sunscreen to your skin will protect it from direct sun exposure, which will cause skin damage and make ageing signs more visible.
Facial expressions
Numerous muscles in our faces allow us to express our emotions. The more we make certain facial expressions, the more creases appear around specific areas of our skin.
Although facial expressions can develop into creases over time, this does not mean that you should stop expressing your emotions. Creases around the lips, crow’s feet, and under-eye bags are common side effects of facial expressions that you don’t need to conceal.
Use skincare and live a healthy lifestyle to prevent facial expression creases from deepening. These activities will help you keep your facial expression creases at the skin’s surface.
Smoking habit
Cigarettes contain a wide variety of harmful chemicals that harm not only your lungs but also your skin. These harmful chemicals will prevent your skin from retaining natural moisture and elasticity.
According to verywell mind, cigarette nicotine constricts blood vessels, resulting in less oxygen and nutrient flow to the skin’s surface. Several harmful chemicals can also cause damage to the skin structure, which provides elasticity and moisture. Finally, squinting and lip pursing can cause creases around the eyes and mouth.
As a result, active smokers have drier skin with more visible fine lines and wrinkles. It would help if you considered quitting smoking to avoid premature ageing and keep your skin looking fresh.
Poor diet
A poor diet lacking healthy fibres and vitamins can cause your skin to age quicker. Healthy fibres and vitamins in your food will nourish your skin and make it appear fresher.
According to Healthline, you may need to avoid these foods to prevent your skin from premature ageing:
- Food with high sugar
- Processed food
- Greasy food
- Soda
- Coffee
How to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from appearing
Preventing the early appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, also known as premature ageing, requires you to treat your skin from the inside out. You can keep your youthful appearance for a long time this way.
Here is the list of tips that you could try to maintain your fresh and rejuvenated skin:
Drink enough water
Drinking enough water (i.e., 2 litres per day) will keep your body fresh and hydrated. Eventually, your skin tissue can retain its natural moisture and elasticity when your body gets enough hydration.
Moisture your skin
Moisturising your skin using topical cream will help your skin retain its natural moisture. Moist skin will less likely develop fine lines and wrinkles than dry skin.
Moisturising cream containing vitamin E or vitamin C helps in nourishing the skin. Trying these creams will eventually make your skin healthier and fresh.
Always use sunscreen
Ultraviolet rays (e.g., UVA and UVB) from the sun have the potential to damage your skin tissue. When the UVA and UVB infiltrate your skin, the skin tissue that provides your skin with elasticity and moisture will gradually tear.
As a result, your skin will most likely show premature ageing signs, including fine lines and wrinkles. You need to apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 every day to prevent further damage. It would be best to reapply the sunscreen every 2 hours to get the optimal protection.
Eat foods rich in vitamins
Consuming food rich in vitamins will nourish your body and keep it healthy. It will also benefit your skin when your body gets its important nutrition. Your skin will subsequently look fresh and youthful.
According to WebMD, several foods give you healthy skin, including:
- Flaxseeds
- Kiwi
- Avocado
- Collards, kale, and spinach
- Yoghurt
- Green tea
- Oily fish
- Carrot
- Nuts
Consider using retinol
Retinol prevents ageing signs, including fine lines and wrinkles. A derivative of vitamin A, retinol is often present in several skincare products like serum, cream, and many others.
This ingredient works by stimulating the skin tissues’ collagen and elastin productions. As a result, many experts recommend using retinol for people who start to see ageing signs (i.e., the early 30s).
Although effective, not everyone is suitable for using this ingredient. Therefore, it will be ideal for you to test your skin with lower percentages of retinol and see whether or not your skin shows negative effects.
Get enough sleep
Getting enough sleep will allow your body to rest and heal. People who sleep less than 8 hours per day may experience skin problems such as acne, dull skin, and premature ageing.
Inability to get enough sleep regularly will tire your body and reduce normal blood circulation to your skin. As a result, you need to get proper sleep every night to prevent the emergence of premature ageing signs.
Get rid of fine lines and wrinkles
Even if you’ve taken steps to avoid the appearance of ageing, fine lines and wrinkles can develop over time. As previously stated, ageing is a natural part of human life, and we can’t change that.
Consistently using anti-ageing products and embracing a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you can reduce or eliminate the signs of ageing.
You might want to try the natural and clinical treatments listed below to reduce the appearance of your ageing signs.
Natural ways
Facial massage
A facial massage can increase blood flow to the skin. When blood flow is smooth, your skin will naturally look fresh.
In addition, facial massage can stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. Therefore, many people assume facial massage as a natural facelift.
Topical cream
Using a topical cream specifically designed to treat ageing signs on your skin can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Depending on where you want to target your ageing signs, you can use a variety of products, such as:
- Nectifirm Advanced: It is a skincare product that targets specifically mild to moderate ageing signs that appear around the neck area.
- DEJ Eye Cream: This product is ideal to use around the eye area and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the eye bags and crow’s feet areas.
- Reika Skin Care: It is a series of skincare products specifically created to treat sun damage and revise ageing signs on facial skin.
- Revox 7: It is an oil-free serum that uses several ingredients to reduce the appearance of facial expression lines around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
- Miradew: It is a serum that contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid. You can get enough hydration to reduce the appearance of ageing signs by using Miradew serum as a part of your skin treatment.
Clinical treatments
Sciton broadband light
Sciton Broadband Light (BBL) is a non-invasive light therapy ideal for treating various skin problems, including ageing and sun damage. The procedure itself entails delivering pulsed light to the skin at adjustable wavelengths. As a result, your skin will gradually produce collagen and elastin fibres, giving it a more youthful appearance.
Revlite laser
The Revlite laser is a non-invasive treatment that effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of ageing. Patients who choose to have this treatment can expect to see improved skin, such as smoother skin texture, smaller pores, and firmer skin.
Skin booster
Skin booster is a treatment that uses hyaluronic acid liquid injection into the skin. Through the injection of hyaluronic acid, the skin will increase its moisture and elasticity.
Patients who choose to have a skin booster treatment can expect natural results from their ageing signs. Therefore, this treatment is more suitable for patients with mild to moderate ageing signs who wish to enhance their natural skin.
Profhilo
Profhilo is an injectable anti-ageing treatment that entails using a high concentration of hyaluronic acid. The hyaluronic acid will then work by boosting your skin’s natural hydration and bio-remodelling the sagging tissues. As a result, you can delay the ageing process and preserve your youthful appearance for a longer time.
Rejuran skin healer
Rejuran skin healer is an injectable anti-ageing procedure made from salmon DNA and polynucleotides (PN). These ingredients will effectively provide better skin elasticity and texture and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
HIFU Double Gold
HIFU Double Gold is a non-invasive laser therapy that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound energy. This treatment is suitable to reduce skin laxity and provide your skin with tightening effects. As a result, patients who wish to improve their ageing signs can undergo this treatment as it also causes little to no downtime.
Sculptra
Sculptra is an anti-ageing treatment that uses poly-l-lactic acid liquid injections to replenish the lost volume on the skin. It is ideal for treating severe ageing signs, in which a sunken facial appearance follows the fine lines and wrinkles.
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are similar to Sculptra. However, the treatment uses different ingredients. This procedure entails skin injection of hyaluronic acid liquid to replenish sunken facial skin, giving patients a more revitalising and youthful appearance.
How to choose suitable treatment for your conditions
Choosing the most suitable treatment to treat your fine lines and wrinkles will depend on your skin condition and treatment goals. We highly suggest you consult our medical aesthetics doctor first.
That way, you will be able to communicate your concerns, and our medical aesthetics doctor will be able to examine your skin and recommend a treatment for you. Finally, you will be aware of what to expect following the treatment.
Final thoughts
Ageing signs such as fine lines and wrinkles commonly appear as we get older. Although it’s a natural occurrence, it doesn’t mean that there’s no solution to delay the ageing process.
You can surely book a consultation with our medical aesthetics doctor today and get the best practices to preserve your natural glow!
