While some wrinkles are bound to happen with age, the skin care routines you adopt can have a major impact on how quickly they form. The guide below explains the science behind wrinkles and a few steps you can take to fight them.

What Leads to Wrinkles?

Sebum production slows with age, and fat layers below the dermis begin to shrink, leading to looser skin.

For people with lighter complexions, exposure to sunlight is a major source of premature wrinkling. UV radiation degrades supportive collagen and elastin fibers. As these structures break down, your skin becomes less taut.

Some facial expressions, like smiling or laughing, can lead to small wrinkles around the mouth and eyes as well.

What Skin Care Steps Protect Against Wrinkles?

While you can’t stop laughing and smiling, you can take some other precautionary steps. Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the easiest ways to fight wrinkles and lower your risk of cancer as well. Use a daily moisturizer with a minimum SPF of 15. On sunny days, wear hats, sunglasses, and long-sleeve shirts to deflect UV light.

A proper skin care routine at home will make an impact as well. Alongside your daily moisturizer, use products that contain topical retinoids, which stimulate collagen production to minimize wrinkles and encourage blood vessel production to even out skin tone. Alpha-hydroxy acids exfoliate your skin, and in doing so, stimulate collagen production and remedy surface wrinkles.

For more immediate results, visit your local spa for fillers, which use collagen or hyaluronic acid injections to fill out and smooth wrinkles. Chemical peels can give your skin a healthy glow and temporarily reduce the presence of surface wrinkles with vigorous exfoliation.

For top quality skin care to prevent wrinkles, visit About Face Hawaii in Kailua. Led by Dr. Dale Bartolome, who has over three decades of experience in the field, they offer a wide range of advanced treatments for your skin and body. To learn more about their services, visit their website, and call (808) 343-6341 to schedule an appointment today.