How to Prevent Wrinkles

Getting more rest is just part of the equation when figuring out how to prevent wrinkles. Research shows you need at least five hours of rest a night to help keep your skin looking healthy and stimulate much-needed collagen production.

Beyond collagen and rest to reduce issues like puffiness, there’s also evidence that a lack of sleep contributes to dehydration and negatively impacts your skin. Sleep position can also affect your skin. Snoozing on your side can apply pressure to the same skin area, break down valuable collagen, and lead to wrinkles and sagging.

Sunlight is a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle and can help release serotonin to boost your brain and bone health. However, too much sun can damage your skin and lead to photoaging or wrinkling and loss of elasticity due to too much sunlight. Reducing sun exposure, covering your body and wearing a hat to avoid direct sunlight, and wearing quality sunscreen all help protect your skin and prevent wrinkles. Less sunlight could also help prevent harmful melanomas.

Eating a healthier diet with less processed foods goes a long way for bright, youthful skin. However, specific foods could prevent wrinkles and protect the skin. Fatty fish contains DHA, which is responsible for brain functions, and EPA, which is thought to help your skin and reduce the signs of aging. Fish oil is also believed to impact the epidermis positively and create smoother-looking skin.

If you find yourself squinting to read or see long distances, getting your eyes checked can also help with wrinkle prevention. Repeated, long-term squinting can create a groove in the skin and eventually become a wrinkle. It can also lead to crow’s feet, that many people start seeing as early as their 20s. Beyond checking your eyes, a quality pair of sunglasses with UV protection can also reduce squinting in the sun.

Collagen is a building block of our skin, ligaments, tendons, and more. As we age and collagen reduces, it’s essential to eat a healthy diet filled with Vitamin C. Foods like citrus fruits, potatoes, red and green peppers, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and cantaloupe, to name a few. A multi-vitamin with Vitamin C may also help give your body a boost.

Collagen supplements do not show conclusive evidence that they help restore collagen and prevent wrinkles. However, you can stimulate collagen production and prevent wrinkles with Sculptra treatments for a more youthful appearance. Sculptra is a popular treatment option that is often recommended to address issues with the volume in your face and help contour areas of your body like your hips.

Washing your face with regular soap dries out your skin and could contain dyes or fragrances that irritate your skin. Skipping a good cleansing routine could also lead to exposure to free radicals, which break down your face’s collage and result in fine leans and wrinkles. Use a dermatologist-approved cleanser, exfoliant, and moisturizer to keep your skin looking refreshed. Or consult with an aesthetic nurse to discuss a skin treatment plan that works best for your skin type.

Trying to prevent wrinkles is just one part of the journey to maintaining a youthful appearance. Dermal fillers and Botox can help boost your skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid and stimulate your skin’s volume.

Botox is also an option to address and prevent wrinkles. The injectable is an isolated, purified toxin that is FDA-approved for cosmetic use in small quantities. It helps block signals from the nerves to the muscles that contract and cause wrinkle and is usually used on your forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet.

Are you interested in Sculptra, dermal fillers, or Botox to retain a youthful appearance? Just Aesthetic Nursing (JAN) are experienced and skilled medical professionals that strive to deliver results with a noticeable impact. We offer the most advanced technologies and are committed to the highest expectations in safety and trust. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation.