10 surefire ways to smooth forehead wrinkles

When you cross the age of 30, it is normal for the first signs of expression to begin to appear. It is at this age that the skin becomes thinner, so it is more difficult to retain enough moisture to maintain its elasticity. This process is linked to genetic factors (light-skinned people are more prone to wrinkling), sun exposure and also to their skin type, as people with oily skin tend to have less wrinkles than people with dry skin the same age.

The subcutaneous layer of skin, where there is a layer of fat, over the years? and the dermis over time loses substances like collagen and elastin. With the loss of these structures, the signs appear in the epidermis, where wrinkles appear, which bother most women, even younger ones.

Thanks to the advances of science, it is possible to soften them with the help of creams and aesthetic treatments. Los Angeles Clinic Beautician Gisele Stout points out treatments that have been proven to soften these unwanted lines, and facial and natural cosmetics expert Isabel Thain gives tips on home remedies:

Until 30

If you are up to 30 and are seeing the first wrinkles appear, check out some preventive and reactive measures. Wrinkles appear due to several factors, including genetic, so it is best to consult a dermatologist to see which treatment applies to each case. The most suitable solutions for women under 30 are:

1. Anti-wrinkle creams and sunscreen

To get rid of fine wrinkles and prevent new ones, more important than using a cream for your age at night is to use sunscreen by day. The minimum factor is 30 and it should be reapplied once or twice a day. "Try to create habits, such as waking up and cream and protector, retouching at lunch and so on," says Gisele. At night, use a specific makeup remover, oil or baby soap to remove all makeup and then apply your anti-aging cream.

2. Facial gymnastics

Our face also has muscles that, if exercised, give more tone to the skin of the face. According to the expert in facial gym Isabel Thain, the exercises are a good aid, complement treatments and soften even the deepest marks. Some people confuse facial gymnastics with grimaces. Not so, when you make faces or exercise incorrectly you risk working too much one area over another, causing the opposite effect?

Isabel suggests three daily exercises that reflect the face harmoniously:

• Make a round beak by extending the muscles. Count to 15. Come back slowly relaxing and counting to 7. Repeat 5 times.
• Squeeze your eyes and count to 10. Go back slowly counting to 7. Repeat 5 times.
• Force a "Monalisa smile" without showing your teeth, count to 10. Come back counting to 7. Repeat 5 times.

3. Anti-Wrinkle Patches

According to the manufacturer, they have microbatteries that stimulate the elastic fibers of the skin. Just stick them under or beside your eyes, on your forehead, beside your mouth and wait. In the case of the forehead, it is preferable to place it in the center of the forehead or above the eyebrows, places where wrinkles usually appear.

The skin absorbs the patch, peeling it off and making it paper-thin. The effect is instantaneous but not lasting. “As it appears on the packaging, they are ideal for a party day or a photo shoot,” says beautician Gisele Stout.

4. Acupuncture

An ancient technique of oriental medicine, acupuncture seeks the general balance of the human body. It is also used to fight wrinkles by stimulating blood circulation, thus increasing the oxygenation of the skin and consequently the production of collagen and elastin. To smooth out forehead wrinkles, we apply it directly, usually between the eyebrows on the glabella. the so-called wrinkle of worry? says Gisele.

5. Russian Stimulation

Russian stimulation, a technique well known and widely used by beauticians, is a kind of passive gymnastics of the face. The muscle fibers are worked by means of electrostimulation, the? Shocks? which are produced by the machine that is in direct contact with the skin. The treatment is effective according to Gisele, especially for those who also suffer from sagging. The result is a more defined facial contour. The machine used for Russian stimulation also assists in the absorption of wrinkle creams, which can be absorbed by deeper layers of the skin.

After 30

6. DMAE

The most acclaimed anti-aging cream novelty of the new times is called DMAE. Proven tensor and firming action, promotes a visible and instant lifting effect.According to Gisele, the cream causes a short and long term muscle contraction, which is why it is successful. To maintain effects, use should be daily and continuous.

DMAE creams usually have in their composition vitamin E, which is antioxidant and fights the action of free radicals. The composition is usually 8% DMAE and 5-7% vitamin E. Experts recommend storing the product in the refrigerator and loading it in a thermal container when traveling.

According to Gisele, these procedures are recommended especially on days when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius. DMAE creams should not be used by pregnant women or people who are hypersensitive to DMAE. Before using any medicine, always consult a doctor.

7. Chemical Peel

Our skin completely renews itself in cycles of about 7 years. Naturally the body expels dead cells and produces new cells daily. Chemical peeling is an intervention to accelerate this process. By removing dead skin, we stimulate cell renewal. The thinner wrinkles are visibly attenuated, the skin becomes more lush ?, explains the beautician.

The results are obtained by the formula that takes specific acids, to get rid of wrinkles and break possible freckles or sun spots, it is recommended at least 5 sessions. "The results are noticeable from the first session, but depending on the amount and depth of wrinkles, more sessions are needed," says Gisele.

8. Carboxitherapy

Carboxytherapy is an aesthetic treatment that consists of the injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) to level the skin layers. It is used to lessen skin depressions such as cellulite or wrinkles. "The difference between carboxitherapy and botox is that while the former attacks static wrinkles?" when is the face not tensioned? butolinic toxin paralyzes the musculature. By no means does one treatment replace the other, but is carboxitherapy a good and cheaper solution, he says.

The results are fantastic, but the sessions somewhat painful but 100% safe. CO2 is introduced through a needle, the skin tissue is slightly deformed for a few minutes, then back to normal. The results vary according to each person, but a minimum of 10 sessions are recommended, and from the fourth one it is possible to notice a good evolution. As gas is naturally produced by our body, there is no risk of allergies.

9. Fractional Laser

Laser wrinkle treatment has collagen as its active ingredient. The laser makes microperforations in the skin to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which smoothes out wrinkles. The treatment can be done all over the face or just the forehead, the sessions depend on the depth of the wrinkles. The more aggressive the laser, the more expensive. This treatment is not recommended for tanned skin.

10. Botox

As efficient as it is controversial, botox consists of injecting botulinum toxin at strategic points on the face. It has the power to paralyze the muscles of the face. Is its effect instant but not lifelong? Botox should be reapplied every 6 months.

Makeup for mature skin

Choosing makeup can improve (or worsen) the appearance of wrinkles. Excessive use of dust, for example, is not recommended. Check out 5 tips from makeup artist Dulce Lütke from Expert Beauty Center:

1. A drop of silicone on the base: You can also choose to drop a drop evenly across the face, this helps smooth out wrinkles. The droplet has to be minimal so that the face does not look very oily.
2. Less is more: According to Dulce, quantity does not guarantee good coverage. Base, concealer and powder? the lighter the better for mature skin.
3. Opaque Lipstick: The oily / creamy lipstick can stay in the grooves of the mouth, giving a not very elegant look. So opt for the matte matte opaque lipsticks.
4. Lighten the center of the lips: The tip is to use a darker opaque shade around the lips with another lighter, pearl tone in the center. Pay attention to the eyeliner pencils and lipsticks of different shades, that's not the idea. The degradation must be subtle, natural.
5. Assume your age: For Dulce, these tips are also for younger women. In addition to age, wrinkles are genetic inheritance. The important thing when it comes to makeup is to have common sense and personality. After all, expression marks are marks of people with facial expression.

Prevention is better than cure

The cliché is 100% true for wrinkles. The years of frowning and neglecting sunscreen are the biggest villains in this story. Other tips from our grandparents' time also deserve to be taken into account, such as the complete removal of makeup before bedtime, good sleep, not abusing alcohol, not smoking, moisturizing the skin and drinking plenty of water.Wrinkles are signs that will appear with advancing age, there is no way to prevent them from appearing, but good habits help slow it down and good treatments soften these marks.

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