How to Reduce Forehead Wrinkles?
Honestly, forehead wrinkles are unstoppable. But don’t panic, I want to give you some tips on how to reduce them. Luckily, there are a lot of options for you to choose from. Whether you’re looking for smoothing skincare products, opting for treatments like Botox, or going for an exfoliation treatment, there’s something for you.
So, turn your frown into a smile (which isn’t going to help anyway) and get started!
What causes forehead wrinkles?
Forehead wrinkles are caused by the frontalis muscle, which contracts and moves when we raise our eyebrows. The more this muscle moves, the more it pulls on the skin, and over time you’ll notice that visible horizontal lines may appear on your forehead. When we use our eyebrows when talking or portraying various expressions, you won’t even notice this process happening. This can cause some people’s wrinkles to get deeper, while others don’t, because after all, we all express ourselves differently.
Over time, this causes the collagen in the underlying layers of the skin to break down, and you may notice a reduction in the “tightness”. There are also daily stressors that can compromise your skin’s protective barrier and contribute to skin aging through free radical damage, which can make wrinkles deeper and more noticeable. While it’s completely impossible to try to stop your eyebrows from moving while you talk, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles that may appear.
Eat your vegetables
A diet rich in antioxidants and vitamins, such as vitamins A, C, and E, can improve the overall health and appearance of your skin and form a protective barrier against the elements, pollution, sun exposure, and bacteria. Your skin can restore balance and promote cell turnover, giving you a youthful, radiant complexion.
Wear sunscreen
Too much sun exposure can have a huge impact on the health and appearance of your skin: wrinkles become deeper and your skin tone shows signs of pigmentation. To keep your forehead as wrinkle-free as possible, apply an SPF of 30 or higher every day. This provides a protective layer for your face and forms a barrier against further skin damage.
Quit smoking
It may be a good idea to improve your overall health, but smoking is a major culprit for premature aging. Nicotine reduces the number of blood cells circulating in the skin, which stresses the skin microbiome and makes it more susceptible to free radical damage. You’ll also notice a decrease in collagen production, causing the skin to lose firmness, become saggy, and wrinkles to become more prominent.
Stop dehydration
Adequate daily intake of water will help keep your complexion radiant and healthy. The skin is our largest organ and is usually the last to benefit from water in the body, as the vital organs consume most of the water. Avoid drinking too many caffeinated beverages, as they can severely dehydrate the skin. Stay hydrated throughout the day and use topical skincare products to keep your skin moisturized and healthy.
These are some simple lifestyle changes that can have a huge impact on your skin. They are a great place to start if you want to get rid of forehead wrinkles and avoid treatments like Botox and fillers.
How to get rid of forehead wrinkles naturally?
A skincare routine with a range of highly effective active ingredients will have a positive impact on the health of your skin. If you want to combat forehead wrinkles naturally, here are some key ingredients and products to look out for:
Antioxidant-rich products (serums and moisturizers packed with active vitamin C and other vitamins) have antioxidant properties that can counteract damage caused by environmental pollutants, from pollution to the sun’s UV rays. Serums, in particular, can penetrate deeper into the skin to boost collagen and elastin production.
Exfoliation – This can be a physical exfoliant like a scrub or a chemical exfoliant with ingredients like AHAs and BHAs. Both products remove the buildup of dead skin cells that, over time, can make your skin look older than it actually is. By removing the dead cells, you can reveal a more radiant complexion with fewer wrinkles and fine lines.
Professional peels – They’re not as bad as they sound! Professional peels are facials that contain high concentrations of powerful AHAs, like glycolic and lactic acids, to make skin appear smoother, more radiant, and more youthful. Professional peels contain these medical-grade acids, which improve skin quality and promote increased cell turnover in the surface layer of skin.
Moisturizing ingredients – Serums containing moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide help the skin retain moisture and look smoother because these ingredients are humectants that attract moisturizer around the face and lock it into the skin.
If you want to learn more about AHAs and BHAs and their skincare benefits, you can check out our dedicated blog post.
What is the best way to treat forehead wrinkles?
A skincare routine containing the powerful ingredients above has long-term benefits for the overall health and appearance of your skin. However, if you are strong enough to handle a needle, injections can help reduce deeper wrinkles.
How do Botox injections work?
Botox injections are very effective for smoothing forehead wrinkles. The injections relax the muscles beneath the skin. This causes the area to no longer be able to make facial expressions, meaning that repeated movements (such as raising your eyebrows) no longer have the same effect on the skin and cause wrinkles. The effects of Botox are expected to last about 6 months, requiring renewal to maintain a smooth appearance.
If you find this treatment a little overwhelming, you can also try the professional chemical peels I mentioned earlier. This treatment is a great skin supplement if you find that your daily routine isn’t meeting all of your skin’s needs.
I want to prevent forehead wrinkles. At what age should I start this?
We firmly believe that prevention is the key to an anti-aging skincare routine. You can start building a care routine as early as the age of 16. If you are over 25 and have not yet started a quality skincare routine, you are still in luck, as the introduction of powerful active ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid will help reverse all signs of aging and prevent them from occurring.
Many skin experts agree that if you find that forehead wrinkles are noticeable even when your forehead is relaxed, you should consider chemical peels and injections. However, if you have a good skincare routine and protect your face with daily SPF, this situation will be greatly improved, as this will create the perfect skin foundation, allowing any procedure or treatment to last longer and produce an overall younger effect.
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