How to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles

Wrinkles, also known as rhytides, are skin folds. As you get older, your skin produces less collagen and elastin. This thins your skin and makes it more susceptible to damage.

 Environmental factors, dehydration, and toxins can all contribute to the development of prominent wrinkles on your face. Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, and there’s no reason to be afraid of them. 

However, if you want to slow down the signs of aging on your face, there are natural ways to do so.

1. Use sunscreen.

Most people are aware that wearing sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher can help prevent skin cancer. According to a 2013 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, sunscreen also helps delay the signs of aging. While you probably already use sunscreen at the beach, using a moisturizing sunscreen on your face every day is a habit that will improve your skin’s health in the long run.

2. Reduce your sugar intake.

The medical community is still learning about how sugar consumption affects your health. Sugar in your body causes a process known as glycation, and advanced glycation end products (known as AGEs) are bad for your skin. AGEs degrade collagen in your body, making you appear older over time. AGEs have also been linked to food preparation methods like grilling and frying (as opposed to baking and boiling). Sugar and oil-rich foods should be avoided if you want to keep your face looking young.

3. Quit smoking.

Smoking is bad for your health for a variety of reasons, but many people are unaware that it can prematurely age your face. The stark differences in their ages demonstrated that smoking has an effect on the condition of the skin on your face. Being exposed to secondhand smoke can increase your risk of many cancers and other diseases, as well as harm your skin.

4. Make use of coconut oil.

Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer. That is, when you apply it to your skin, it fills in the gaps in your epidermis and smoothes it out. Coconut oil not only makes your skin smoother, but it also helps your skin retain moisture, making your face appear fuller. As an added bonus, coconut oil has been researched and discovered to be an effective treatment for dry skin.

5. Increase your beta carotene intake.

There is an ongoing medical debate about how and why beta carotenes protect your skin and eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet light. Beta carotene and retinol (vitamin A) are frequently found in cosmetic anti-wrinkle creams on the market. But you don’t have to buy a product to get beta carotene; simply take a beta carotene supplement and notice the difference in your skin.

6. Try some lemon balm leaf tea.

Lemon balm leaf tea is one of the more recent holistic wrinkle-fighting strategies to emerge. Researchers concluded that lemon balm leaf extract makes skin more elastic and corrects tissue damage after comparing a small sample of people drinking lemon balm leaf tea to another group drinking a placebo of barley leaf tea.

7. Alter your sleeping position.

The position in which you sleep can cause some wrinkling on your face. Compression is caused by your face pressing against the pillow in the same position every night. This compression weakens your skin in some places more than others over time, and a wrinkle forms. Sleeping on your back can help to prevent or slow the formation of compression wrinkles.

8. Wash your face on a regular basis.

Taking an extra three to five minutes at night to wash your face is never a waste of time. When you leave makeup on your face overnight, the majority of it is absorbed by your skin. Because most cosmetics contain harsh chemicals, they contribute to the oxidative stress that your skin is subjected to. That is why spending an extra three to five minutes at night to wash your face is never a waste of time. Scrubbing your face vigorously is not recommended. Before going to bed, cleanse your face with a water-based wipe and finish with a splash of cold water across your skin.

9. Stay away from UV light.

The ultimate cause of most wrinkles on your face, neck, arms, and hands is ultraviolet light. While it is impossible to completely avoid ultraviolet light, there are steps you can take to reduce your exposure. Instead of long sunbathing sessions in the sand, use a sunless tanning lotion and wear a hat that protects your face from the sun. When venturing outdoors, wear longer pants and long-sleeved shirts whenever possible. You will still absorb some sunlight, but you will not contribute to the formation of wrinkles on your skin.

10. Increase your antioxidant intake.

Skin is more vulnerable to oxidative stress than any other organ in your body. That means that simply going about your daily business can harm your skin. Antioxidants help your cells fight the damage caused by oxidative stress. While you can buy an antioxidant-enriched sunscreen or wrinkle cream, there are numerous other ways to give your skin an antioxidant boost. A diet high in blueberries, kidney beans, grapes, kale, and spinach will help you achieve healthy skin “from the inside out” and may help you delay the signs of aging.