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Prevent Wrinkles - There Are Ways You Can Avoid Them

Once wrinkles appear on the skin, it can be hard to get rid of them. The best defense against wrinkles is to prevent them. Certain creams are made specifically to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Using them can be tricky because there are so many to choose from and different creams have different active ingredients. This can make it hard to know which ones live up to their claims. Prevention is much simpler.

Limit your skin’s direct exposure to the sun. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause discolorations in the skin and accelerate the aging process, which in turn leads to wrinkles. Over exposure to the sun is the leading cause of wrinkles. Prevent this from happening by staying outdoors for only brief periods when the sun light is at its peak, which is between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m. Always wear sunscreen before going outside.

Give your skin additional protection from the sun by using foundations and other make-up that have sunscreen mixed in with them. When you buy cosmetics, make sure that they offer some level of uv protection. These products should offer a sun protection factor of at least 15 in order to be effective. Apply these products to your skin about 20 minutes before you go outside. Wearing a wide brimmed hat also helps keep the sun’s harmful rays off of your skin. Long sleeved shirts and clothing made out of denim can also shield the skin from the sun.

Use moisturizers. When the skin is dry, the skin cells shrivel up, causing the appearance of wrinkles. Moisturizers can eliminate this problem and smooth out the skin. Drinking water helps the skin maintain a fresh appearance by keeping it hydrated.

Don’t smoke cigarettes. This can cause blood vessels in the skin to become narrow. Smoking can also rob the skin of its elasticity, which can lead to sagging skin and premature aging.