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Factors Causing Wrinkles

Aging is a natural process of life yet many of us cannot face it gracefully. Grey hair, sagging skin and ugly wrinkles are the result of the aging process. Every one of us hates wrinkles but aging and wrinkled skin are unavoidable. As miserable, as it sounds there are solutions available to delay the arrival of aging and wrinkles.

Wrinkles are thin and creased lines that occur on the softer portions of our body like the face, neck and hands and results in sagging skin due to decreased elasticity of the skin.

Several other factors beside the natural aging process cause wrinkles. Exposure to sun, wind and environmental elements cause wrinkles in many people over a certain age. However, there are others, who are more prone to the attack of wrinkles at an early age because of genetic factors, lifestyle and behavioral choices.

Individuals with darker complexions are less prone to the appearance of wrinkles, while those with lighter complexions experience premature appearance of wrinkles.

Due to the larger presence of melanin, darker complexion people suffer a reduced level of penetration of UV rays from sunlight. Rapid weight loss over a short time period also causes development of wrinkles because of the loss of fat cells.

Free Radicals and the Occurrence of Wrinkles
Free radical damage is considered one of the most fundamental source of skin damage and appearance of wrinkles. These free radicals severely harm the skin by breaking down the skins support structures. They reduce elasticity of skin, the flexibility of skin is lost, and gradually leads to aging process.

Antioxidants are capable to reduce the damage caused by free radicals. When antioxidant protection is insufficient in our body, then the free radicals cause damage. The activities of free radicals can be neutralized through antioxidants abundant in vitamins A, C and E, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc and more.

Therefore, by consuming food and vitamins rich in antioxidants and through the application of skin care products rich in antioxidants you can delay the process of wrinkling of skin.

There is more than one way to fight unwanted wrinkles and creases on your skin. As mentioned above topical creams and lotions rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and retinol produce greater results in concealing wrinkle lines. In addition, supplements particularly rich in vitamin E and vitamin C work wonderfully in returning some of the lost elasticity of the skin. Vitamin K is also popularly used in the treatment of wrinkles.

Wrinkle Prevention tips

• Whenever you go out in sun, always use sun block lotions.
• Use an umbrella and wear sunglasses and a hat.
• Wear clothes that cover the whole body.
• Consume plenty of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables.

Before implementing any new diets, therapies and/or implementing any skin care regimen or procedures, it is necessary to consult your physician.