Ways To Reduce Facial Wrinkles (I)
by Ms. CiCi


Ways to Reduce Facial Wrinkles

Are you worried that your skin looks older than you physically feel? Here are twelve great tips on ways you can reduce facial wrinkles.

1. Avoid the sun. The sun is the No. 1 cause of wrinkles, with dozens of studies documenting the impact. In one study that looked at identical twins, it was found sun exposure was even more important than heredity. The siblings who limited sun time had fewer wrinkles and looked overall younger than their sun-worshiping twins.

2. Use moisturizer. "Women, especially, are so concerned with antiaging products they often overlook the power of a simple moisturizer. Skin that is moist simply looks better, so lines and creases are far less noticeable.

3. Don't over-wash your face. According to dermatologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center, tap water strips skin of its natural barrier oils and moisture that protect against wrinkles. Wash them off too often, and you wash away protection. Moreover, unless your soap contains moisturizers, you should use a cleans

4. Get adequate sleep. When you don't get enough sleep, the body produces excess cortisol, a hormone that breaks down skin cells. Get enough rest and you'll produce more HGH (human growth hormone), which helps skin remain thick, more "elastic," and less likely to wrinkle.

5. Wear sunscreen. If you must go out in the sun, wear sunscreen! It will help prevent wrinkles as well as protect you from skin cancer.

6. Sleep on your back. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) cautions that sleeping in certain positions night after night leads to "sleep lines" that are wrinkles that become etched into the surface of the skin and don't disappear once you're up. Sleeping on your side increases wrinkles on cheeks and chin, while sleeping face-down gives you a ffurrowed brow. To reduce wrinkle formation, the AAD says, sleep on your back.

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Ms. CiCi has a gift of teaching, is an accomplished author and world traveler who enjoys sharing her life's experiences with others, making their life, their world a bit easier. Her writings expose her wealth of "secret information" so derived from her travels as well as drawing from her own personal wealth of wisdom. A great lover of nature, a visit to her website is a true delight. http://www.CiCi-Online.Com