Wrinkles are the inevitable signs of aging, but nature has a way of supplying what we need to fend off the signs of aging, we just need to know what we’re looking for. Whether you’re 35 and just beginning to see the first signs of aging, or 55 with skin that isn’t exactly keeping your age a secret, seeking ways to reduce wrinkles is probably on your agenda.Many women as well as men believe that aging skin is inevitable, but with the information we have today, you really can look as young as you feel. When skin ages it loses its collagen, which is the skin’s main tightening protein responsible for creating a smooth, taut surface. This makes everyone susceptible to the fine lines, sagging and hollowness that appear on the face. The effects of aging on the dermal layer are significant, and not only does the dermal layer thin, but less collagen is produced.While genes do play a role in this process, wrinkles can also be caused by factors like too much exposure to sunlight or harsh environments, smoking, use of certain drugs, excessive stress, sudden weight loss, and loss of vitamin E. So you need to take control now to set aside time for a few simple ideas to treat fine lines and wrinkles.There are many easy home remedies that will help reduce wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming.
How to Reduce The Formation of Wrinkles
Get Moderate Sun Exposure
It’s never a good idea for the skin to become a sun-worshiper. The sun is the No. 1 cause of wrinkles, a major cause of skin cancer, but it is also the best natural source of vitamin D. So while you should not spend overly prolonged periods of time in the sun day after day, it is still important to get enough natural sunlight without going overboard.
It’s difficult to quantify how much sun is needed since skin pigmentation affects how much radiation your skin absorbs. The darker the skin, the more it’s protected against the sun, but the less able it is to absorb vitamin D. It also depends on how much skin is exposed and the time of day. If you’re fair skinned and sunning yourself outside in a bathing suit at noon, you only need a few minutes without sunscreen. If you’re already tan or of Hispanic origin, you need maybe 15 to 20 minutes. Black skin may require six times the sun exposure as a very fair-skinned person.
Wearing Sunscreen
If you must go out in the sun for very prolonged periods of time, the American Academy of Dermatology says, wear sunscreen to protect you from skin cancer, and help prevent wrinkles at the same time.
Use Moisturizer
Simply using a natural moisturizer like coconut, olive or moringa oil is an amazing defence. Skin that is moist simply looks better, making lines and creases are far less noticeable, and helps to prevent more by keeping the skin soft and supple.
Don’t Over-Wash Your Face
According to dermatologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center, tap water strips skin of its natural barrier oils and moisture that protect against wrinkles. Wash too often, and you wash away wrinkle protection.
Don’t Smoke
Cigarette smoke ages skin mostly by releasing an enzyme that breaks down collagen and elastin, two important components of the skin. Sibling studies done at the Twin Research Unit at St. Thomas Hospital in London found the brother or sister who smoked tended to have skin that was more wrinkled and up to 40% thinner than the non-smoker.
Don’t Squint
Any repetitive facial movement like squinting overworks facial muscles, forming a groove beneath the skin’s surface. This groove eventually becomes a wrinkle. Wear sunglasses to protect skin around the eyes from sun damage and further keep you from squinting.
Sleep on Your Back & Get Enough Sleep
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) cautions that sleeping in certain positions night after night leads to “sleep lines” or wrinkles that become etched into the surface of the skin. Sleeping on your side increases wrinkles on cheeks and chin, while sleeping face-down gives you a furrowed brow, so to reduce wrinkle formation, sleep on your back.
Yale dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, MD, says that when you don’t get enough sleep, the body produces excess cortisol, a hormone that breaks down skin cells. Get enough rest and you’ll produce more human growth hormone, which helps skin remain thick, more “elastic,” and less likely to wrinkle. You can also eat foods that help produce human growth horemone like:
Pineapple
Fava Beans
Goji Berries
Coconut Oil
Grass Fed Beef
Greek Yogurt
Cacao
Eggs
Algea
Watermelon
Nuts
Raisins
Whey Protein
Beets
Lemons
More Foods That Prevent Wrinkles
Olive Oil
Olive oil is a great massage oil for your skin. It is a good source of antioxidants, like vitamins A and E, which fight skin-damaging free radicals. Regularly massaging olive oil onto the affected skin area will moisturize, repair and even regenerate skin cells. As the oil penetrates deep into the skin, it provides long-lasting protection and keeps it moisturized.
Another option is to mix a few drops of honey with a few drops of olive oil and glycerin. Massage the mixture into your skin twice daily. This will eliminate dead cells and help tighten sagged skin. You can also massage your skin with coconut oil, emu oil, almond oil or vitamin E oil to prevent and reduce wrinkles.
Eat More Fish
Not only is salmon along with other cold-water fish a great source of protein that helps to build great skin, it’s also an awesome source of an essential omega-3s. Essential fatty acids help nourish skin and keep it plump and youthful, helping to reduce wrinkles. Aim for at least two 3-ounce servings of fish each week. Try it grilled with a whole-grain side dish like brown rice or barley salad.
Oats
Complex carbohydrates like oats are low-glycemic, and don’t spike your blood sugar like refined white breads, rice, flour and pasta can. High-glycemic foods are known to cause acne and wrinkles. Oats also have a natural plant chemical that helps prevent damage to skin cells and soothes skin irritation. Also consume other whole grains such as shredded wheat, barley, brown rice.
Eat More Soy
Research does show certain properties of soy may help protect or heal some of the sun’s photoaging damage. In one recent human study, published in the European Journal ofNutrition, researchers reported that a soy-based supplement improved the skin’s structure and firmness after just six months of use.
Raw Chocolate/Cacao
In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2006, researchers found cacao contains high levels of two dietary flavanols (epicatchin and catechin) that protects the skin from sun damage, improved circulation to skin cells, affected hydration, and made the skin look and feel smoother.
Bananas
Bananas are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that combat the causes of wrinkles and fine lines. Using this remedy twice per week will rejuvenate your skin and treat wrinkles in a natural manner.
Mash two ripe bananas into a thick paste.
Apply the paste on the wrinkled areas, and leave it on for at least a half an hour and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Follow it with some olive or coconut oil as a moisturizer.
You can also use a mixture of one mashed banana and avocado, along with a little honey.
Rub it on your skin, leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off.
Oranges
These are loaded with water, so they hydrate skin and your cells. One large orange is an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps make collagen and that, in turn, helps keep your skin supple. Also try pink grapefruit, tomatoes, parsley.
Eat More Fruits & Vegetables
In general, vegetables and fruits are great for your skin. Because these foods are full of antioxidant compounds that fight damage caused by free radicals, they also help skin look younger and more radiant. Get at least 2 to 2.5 cups of vegetables and 1.5 cups of fruit per day if you’re a woman, or 3 cups of veggies and 2 cups of fruit if you’re a man. Go for a variety of colors so you get more nutrients.
Avocados
Avocados are filled with a healthy type of fat, monounsaturated fat, which helps the skin stay hydrated.That same healthy fat can also help you absorb some vitamins and nutrients that your skin needs. Try replacing high-fat salad dressings and mayo with avocado. They give you a lot of flavor and texture, and you don’t need much to feel satisfied.
Brussels Sprouts
These are an excellent source of the skin-friendly vitamins A and C, as well as folate. Their vitamin C promotes collagen. And while you still need to use sun protection,vitamin A and folate help prevent sun damage. Try roasting Brussels sproutswith a drizzle of olive oil. Also try kale, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower.
Grapes
Resveratrol, which comes from the skin of grapes, counters inflammation and helps to slow the aging process, plus it can fight the effects of UV light and sun damage.
Aloe Vera
The aloe vera plant contains malic acid that helps reduce wrinkles by improving the elasticity of your skin. Simply cut an aloe vera leaf from the plant and extract its gel. Apply the fresh gel onto your skin and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Another option is to mix one teaspoon of aloe vera gel with the contents of a vitamin E capsule. Apply the mixture to areas where wrinkles are forming. Leave it on half an hour and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Ginger
Ginger works as an excellent anti-wrinkle remedy due to its high antioxidant content, and it helps inhibit the breakdown of elastin, one of the main causes of wrinkles and fine lines. Mix a pinch of grated ginger with a tablespoon of honey, and eat this mixture every morning. You can also drink ginger tea twice daily.
Almonds
Almonds are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin E, iron, zinc, calcium, folic acid, and oleic acid, which combined can delay the aging process and treat wrinkles.
Soak some almonds in raw milk overnight.
In the morning, remove the skin and grind the almonds into a thick paste.
Apply the paste onto your skin, and even under your eyes to get rid of dark circles.
Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
For best results, do this daily.
You can also massage almond oil into your skin to delay the effects of aging.
Home Remedies For Wrinkles
Our skin is the largest organ in our body and the first barrier of defense against bacteria, viruses, and disease. Natural oils are able to slip easily and quickly right into the skin, trapping water and moisture inside. Many commercial wrinkle creams contain oils mixed with chemical fragrances and other toxic ingredients that cause the body to spend energy combating those toxic intruders.
Natural oils contain nothing to cause the immune system alarm, can be absorbed safely, effectively, and retain moisture. Plus, the nutrients and proteins in essential oils actually encourage cell-regeneration and won’t clog pores! Why spend excessive amounts of money on counterproductive poisonous commercial creams when you can make your own safe and effective recipes at home? Here are some fantastic DIY Anti-Aging mixtures that contain natural oils to prevent and combat wrinkles:
Coconut Whipped Body Butter
Coconut oil is readily available and very popular right now because of its ample benefits to skin and body. It’s a natural, easily absorbed moisturizer that is solid at room temperature. Coconut oil can protect from free radicals and delays wrinkles and sagging skin. When whipped in a stand mixer, this delicious body butter is silky smooth, and can be used on the face as well as the body.
Olive Oil Cleanser & Moisturizer
Many natural oils can be used to clean skin as well as moisturize, as is the case with this simple Olive Oil Cleanser & Moisturizer recipe. And olive oil is highly anti-inflammatory, making it ideal for sensitive or acne riddled skin. It protects against free radicals, as well as having antimicrobial properties.
Ingredients:
Cold-Pressed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Cold-Pressed Castor Oil
Washcloth
Small Container (for storage)
Directions:
Pour some oil into your palms, rub together, and gently spread all over face.
Gently massage the oil into your skin and pores for about a minute or so
Take the washcloth and wet it with hot water and place over your face. Not too hot! Comfortably hot, so that when you put it to your face you can feel the steam entering your pores.
Leave the washcloth on until it becomes cool again.
Gently wipe off the oils with the washcloth and rinse the cloth in hot water.
Repeat if you’d wish, if not simply pat your face with a clean, soft, and dry towel.
If your skin is a bit dry, massage a few more drops of olive oil into your skin.
Adding some essential oils beneficial to the skin, such as lavender or tea tree, would add some benefits as well.
Store your oil container in a cool, dry, and dark place, like a cabinet.
Do this once per day, before bed so the oil can absorb into the skin overnight and all the dirt and bacteria from your daily routine is removed.
Carrot Seed & Rosehip Facial Serum
The term Retinol is tossed around in skincare advertisements a lot, and that’s because it is a form of Vitamin A, which isgreat at repairing damaged tissue, and reducing scars and wrinkles. Rosehip seed oil is especially high in retinol, as well as omega fatty acids, and the potent antioxidants lycopene and beta-carotene.
Carrot seed oil is packed with vitamins and nutrients, most important of which are carotenoids. Carotenoids can boost the body’s immune response to UV rays, which makes it excellent at preventing sun damage. Carrot seed oil also detoxifies and stimulates the rejuvenation of cells.
Below is a great recipe that combines both these amazing oils to create a fantastic moisturizing serum for mature, dry, or damaged skin.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. Organic Rosehip Seed Oil
1/2 Tbsp. Organic Jojoba Oil
1/2 Tbsp. Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil
5-10 drops Vitamin E Oil
10 drops Organic Lavender Essential Oil
3 drops Organic Helichrysum Essential Oil
2 drops Organic Carrot Seed Essential Oil
1 0z Glass Bottle with Dropper
Directions:
Pour rosehips seed oil, jojoba oil, and pomegranate seed oil in a 1 oz clean glass bottle using a funnel.
Add vitamin E oil, lavender essential oil, helichrysum essential oil, and carrot seed essential oil.
Once closed roll the bottle or gently shake to evenly mix the ingredients.
Use this DIY facial serum as a daily moisturizer to rejuvenate and heal your skin.
Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream
This Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream recipe is thickened with beeswax, so if you choose not to use bee products, you can substitute with any of these natural waxes. In addition to rosehip and carrot seed oils, this cream uses apricot kernel oil. Apricot kernel oil is high in gamma linoleum acid, which helps balance moisture levels in the skin. It’s also full of vitamins A & E, both super skin rejuvenating. It’s easily absorbed and non-greasy.
Ingredients:
3 Tsp Jojoba Oil
3 Tsp Apricot Kernel Oil
3 tsp Rosehip Seed Oil
5 drops Carrot-Seed Oil
1 1/2 tsp Beeswax Pastilles
5 tsp Rose-Water (optional)
Directions:
Place beeswax, jojoba, rosehip and apricot oils in a double boiler
Heat very gently to melt wax.
Stir well, remove from heat.
Slowly stir in remaining ingredients.
Place in fridge until set.
Makes a small 2.5 oz jar.
Use under eyes in the morning and evening.
Once you begin to use 100% pure natural carrier and essential oils for skin care, you will never turn to synthetic cosmetics that contain so many toxic chemicals and filler ingredients ever again. Nothing compares to what comes from nature!
Source: http://thescienceofeating.com/2015/04/27/how-to-slow-aging-reduce-wrinkles/