How to get rid of deep wrinkles around the mouth?
Getting older is the goal, or so the famous saying goes. But if you don’t want to look old, you can’t be blamed. That’s why we are here today to give you advice on how to get rid of wrinkles around the mouth.
What are the reasons for deep wrinkles around the mouth?
They are often seen as smile lines
Vertical lines that start from the sides of the nose and extend to the outer corners of the mouth. Some may also extend to the chin. There are two common types of these lines, nasolabial folds and nasolabial folds. You will find that some people have nasolabial folds since childhood and therefore don’t really consider them as a factor of aging. However, they may become deeper over time.
Unless you decide to stop talking or eating, it is impossible to escape these wrinkles because these wrinkles are caused by the movement and motion of your mouth. There are also some lifestyle choices and other factors that can increase their visibility, such as:
Genetics
Dehydration
Wrong diet
Smoking
Stress
Sun damage
In the next section, we will show you the best ways to prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth.
Can wrinkles disappear?
Absolutely! But they take some time and a little effort to disappear. Here are some important steps to incorporate into your skin care and daily routine to get rid of wrinkles:
Use SPF daily – Protecting your skin with SPF daily can prevent UVA from reaching your skin and causing fine lines and wrinkles. Always remember to use SPF even on cloudy days as UVA is always there.
Exfoliate your skin – While exfoliating alone won’t completely eliminate wrinkles, you will notice a smoother, more radiant skin, which can reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Cleanse your skin daily – Make sure your skin is free of makeup and bacteria that you pick up throughout the day to keep your skin balanced, healthy, and clear.
Use the best ingredients for your skin type – It’s important to use the best ingredients for your skin type. Before trying new products, you need to know your skin type, such as: dry, oily, or combination skin, for example, and then adjust your skincare routine accordingly to see results faster.
Try using AHAs – citric acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, whatever you choose, incorporating AHAs into your daily routine will speed up skin cell turnover and make wrinkles less noticeable.
Add Hyaluronic Acid to your daily routine – it provides extreme hydration for the skin. It feels comfortable and looks youthful, plump and smooth.
Try Vitamin C – Vitamin C works wonders for your entire complexion, not just wrinkles around the mouth.
You can also take some time to consider and research whether dermal fillers and other cosmetic procedures are better for you. This decision is entirely yours and it is recommended that you consult with a professional and experienced doctor.
What is the best treatment for deep wrinkles on the upper lip?
For deep wrinkles around the upper lip, there are some treatments and procedures you should consider:
Chemical peels – Professional medical-grade chemical peels reshape the skin, revealing fresh new skin, and remove dead skin layers to make wrinkles and fine lines less noticeable.
Microneedling – Using a device to roll needles over the skin, tricking the skin into thinking it has been damaged, which encourages collagen production, which fills in wrinkles and makes the complexion look smoother.
Dermal fillers – Some dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which hydrates the skin and makes it look plumper and younger.
Facelift – In more extreme cases, a facelift can be done. This decision should not be made lightly and one should take a lot of time and think carefully before going for this procedure.
Some of these options are temporary and you must remember that if you are happy with the results, you will have to repeat the process approximately every 6 months.
How to get rid of wrinkles around the mouth naturally?
Applying diluted essential oils around the mouth twice a day can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. These essential oils have many benefits for the skin that you can consider.
Lemon – Rich in antioxidants, it protects the skin from free radicals and other environmental pollutants that the skin is exposed to on a daily basis. Do not apply before sun exposure to avoid damaging the skin.
Frankincense – Helps increase skin cell turnover, making it look younger and more radiant.
There are also some plant oils that are very beneficial for the skin and studies have shown that they contain essential fatty acids that help restore skin elasticity and firmness. The following treatments are very effective if you apply them to your skin twice a day and apply them to the areas that need treatment:
Coconut oil
Castor oil
Grapeseed oil
Olive oil
Sunflower oil
Here are some tips on how to get rid of deep wrinkles around your mouth. If you decide to go the natural route, seek help from a doctor, or take the time to develop an anti-wrinkle skin care routine, the most important thing you should do is try to maintain a healthy lifestyle and make sure you never stop laughing with the people you love.
DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.