There are a variety of factors that cause fine lines and wrinkles. These lines appear mostly under the eyes because the skin in this area is weak and prone to stretching. Loss of moisture and genetics may also cause fine lines and wrinkles to appear at a much younger age.
What is the Difference Between Fine Lines and Wrinkles?
There's a misconception that fine lines and wrinkles are the same. But there are distinct differences between the two. We explain what those differences are so you can understand how you can reduce them and prevent premature aging.
Fine Lines
At its core, fine lines are one of the first signs of aging. They are small indents in the skin that are closer to the skin surface. Fine lines are barely visible and appear around the eyes, forehead, and mouth.
Environmental factors as well as your lifestyle choices can cause fine lines to appear on the face. Certain facial expressions (if someone does it excessively) like frowning or pursing your lips excessively can also cause fine lines to develop.
Wrinkles
Wrinkles are more prominent and noticeable compared to fine lines. When fine lines are met with age and gravity it turns into wrinkles. Wrinkles are deeper creases or folds that may start appearing around the eyes initially. However, you may experience wrinkles anywhere in the body. There are even different types of wrinkles i.e., forehead lines, smile lines and crow's feet.
The cause of wrinkles is due to the natural aging process of the skin. However, wrinkles worsen if you drink, smoke, or eat too much sugar.
5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Reduce Fine Lines & Wrinkles
There are people in their 40s and 50s who still have a youthful appearance. This is typically because they look after their skin by making a few lifestyle changes. The following tips will help visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles regardless of your age.
1. Hydration
Drinking 101 to 135 ounces of water a day is recommended to keep the body hydrated. However, drinking water doesn't always fix the dryness of your skin. As you age your skin cells take longer to regenerate and natural oils start to decrease. Furthermore, it's difficult for your skin barrier to retain water.
To lock in moisture and keep your face hydrated you should use a high-quality face moisturizer with specific active ingredients like PITERA™. These active ingredients balance oil production on the face and lock in surface moisture to prevent dry and flaky skin.
2. Sun Exposure
UV rays from the sun reduce elasticity in the skin. Before you go outside, you should take measures to protect your face from the sun like wearing a hat and applying sunscreen with a higher SPF level.
3. Wash Your Face Regularly
At the end of the day, your skin will have accumulated dirt and bacteria that can clog the pores which can slow down oil production. Certain foundations can also dry out your skin and cause premature aging.
Before you go to bed each night, you must wash your face with a quality product that won’t strip your face of its natural oils. The product must also be formulated for your skin type whether it's dry, oily, or combination.
4. Exfoliate Your Skin
With age, our body produces dead skin cells. Dead cells are common in all parts of the body but when they accumulate on the face it creates uneven tone. Dead skin cells also prevent new ones from generating on your face which increases fine lines and wrinkles. Using a gentle face exfoliator helps other skincare products penetrate the skin better to smooth out the skin.
There are natural ways of skin exfoliating using raw sugar and natural oils i.e., coconut oil, olive oil or jojoba oil. Skincare experts recommend exfoliating your skin 2-3 times per week.
5. Use a Brightening Face Serum
Serums with hyaluronic acid or other active ingredients smooth out fine lines and wrinkles by retaining the moisture in your face. What’s more, serums can hydrate to visibly improve the elasticity of your skin l which further reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes.
