Wrinkles appear on our skin when collagen is not being cared for. They emerge as lines in the drier and thinner skin areas such as the face, neck and arms. They are most conspicuous on our face due to the areas that fold during our facial expressions.
It’s a common ideology to identify one’s age by the amount of wrinkles they have because as we get older the skin loses its elasticity and wrinkles become more prominent.
Other causes of wrinkles include dehydration, ultraviolet rays from the sun, smoking, poor nutrition, etc.
To reverse skin wrinkling, here are 5 ingredients dermatologists recommend you look out for:
Antioxidants like Vitamins C and Q10
Vitamin C is a regular in the skin care industry. It stops the skin from aging prematurely and protects the skin against damages from the sun’s UV rays. It also increases the production of collagen in the skin. Q10 aids skin regeneration enabling younger skin take over from the old ones. In addition to this, it reduces the appearance of fine lines on the face. It definitely makes the skin look younger.
Hydroxy Acids
Examples are glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, citric acid, etc. These are acids that can be found in fruits and foods such as avocado, oranges, tomato, apple, sugar cane, etc. Shop for cleansers, chemical peels, masks, toners that contain these acids based on your skin type. Lactic acid for dry skin, Glycolic acid for normal skin and Salicylic acid for acne-prone skin. They work by rejuvenating the skin and stimulating collagen production.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid does not belong to the group of Hydroxy acids which was mentioned earlier. It is rather more hydrating than that. As a humectant, this acid draws moisture from the atmosphere into the skin thereby helping the skin retain moisture and prevent dryness which is one of the causes of wrinkles.
Retinol
Retinol increases the production of collagen; the protein substance for the skin’s elasticity. It also increases the skin cells turnover, reverses aging, thickens the dermis and epidermis of the skin and reverses damage from exposure to sun. When starting retinol, expert advice to begin with .20% retinol and use mildly – twice weekly to prevent skin reaction or irritation. Over time, you can use a higher level if your skin allows
Sunscreen
Irrespective of your skin care routine, we all need sunscreen in our lives. Moisturizers with SPF 30 are useful in combating wrinkles. A better option would be selecting an ointment based moisturizer over a lotion for more effectiveness.
Many of these ingredients are also referred to as anti-aging because they work to make the skin look younger and improve the production of collagen to help retain the young look.