Wrinkles are signs of skin aging, which begins to give its first signs around the age of 30, when the elastic and collagen fibers of the skin decrease in quantity, leaving the skin thinner and flaccid.
The first wrinkles that appear are expression wrinkles, such as worry, for example, and arise around the lips and forehead when they move, but, that after 40 years, appear even with the face stopped, around the eyes and chin, and may worsen over the years until reaching much of the face, neck and lap.
So, the main types of wrinkles that appear are:
- Type I : they are discrete alterations that appear with facial expressions, not yet being considered wrinkles, that can begin to be perceptible between the 20 and 30 years of age, in the regions of the face that make expressions;
- Type II : they appear after the 30 or 40 years, as the face moves, in moments of concern, smiles and expressions, and are more common around the lips, mouth and forehead;
- Type III : They are fixed wrinkles that appear even with the face rested, and are thin or with small undulations, due to thinning of the skin, after the 50 years of age. They are wrinkles that can no longer be disguised with makeup and can give a tired or tired look to the face, which arise mainly around the eyes, forehead and between the eyebrows;
- Type IV : They are wrinkles that become deep after the 60 or 70 years, and are constant due to the gravity that pulls the thin skin down. They commonly appear on the sides of the chin, in the neck, in front of the ears and are no longer disguised by creams or makeup.
Wrinkles can also be formed by lines of expression due to some movement or facial expression repeatedly maintained by the person, and it is therefore important to avoid overloading the muscles of the face, by excessive tension, some position during sleep, to try see or protect from the sun, for example.
How to treat
The ideal treatment for wrinkles depends on the stage in which they are, with options such as peeling, radiofrequency or glycolic acid cream, prescribed by the dermatologist, for the treatment of expression wrinkles, or laser procedures, botox application or surgery for example, for deeper wrinkles. To find the best method, see treatment for wrinkles.
Some homemade or natural methods can be options such as the use of teas and natural creams. Check out the natural recipe against wrinkles.
How to avoid
Wrinkles are inevitable because they arise due to the natural aging of the body. However, its onset and severity may vary, due to a person's genetics, but also by lifestyle habits. Thus, to avoid the appearance of wrinkles, one should:
- Avoid smoking or staying in high smoke environments;
- Practice physical activity;
- Have a healthy diet, rich in vitminas and minerals, present in vegetables;
- Make replacement of collagen, through food, like gelatin, or in capsules sold in pharmacies;
- Avoid excessive exposure to the sun;
- Protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, hat and glasses;
- Keep skin moisturized by drinking plenty of fluids.
There are options of cosmetic creams that help moisturize the skin and prevent fine lines, usually sold in pharmacies or cosmetics stores. Learn how to choose the best anti-wrinkle cream for your skin.
