Wrinkle cure

Well, to answer the above question. Wrinkles develop when collagen and elastin levels in the dermis, or the second of the skin’s three layers, begins to drop, either owing to age, or various lifestyle and environmental factors. Before we proceed further, it would be good to take a look at a few of these factors.

Folding up…

Most commonly, as we grow older, our skin loses elasticity owing to a drop in collagen and elastin levels, and is unable to ‘bounce back’ to its original position after being stretched or strained as quickly as it did when we were younger. Therefore, wrinkles develop as the skin sags. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays also have a major impact on wrinkle-formation. These rays also damage the collagen and elastin network and cause the skin to lose elasticity.

However, our lifestyles also affect the way we look. The two main culprits behind wrinkle-formation are smoking and drinking. Both activities dehydrate skin cells and cause a loss of vitamin C, causing a reduction in collagen levels, thus accelerating wrinkle-formation.

Fight it...

Around the world, millions and millions of dollars are spent each year on searching for a wrinkle cure, particularly for women. Of course, not all wrinkles respond to treatment the same way. So while it's easier to treat fine lines and wrinkles, deep lines must be given stronger treatment, like plastic surgery. Obviously, wrinkle cure includes cosmetic methods as well as medical treatments like surgical procedures. As a first step, you should make a few lifestyle changes and go easy on cigarettes, alcohol, and junk food. Also, try and protect yourself as much as you can from the direct rays of the sun.

However, medical treatments are more effective in the long run because the commonest medical wrinkle cures involve the use of antioxidants – e.g. formulas containing vitamins like A and C, beta-carotene, and alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). However, one of the most popular forms of treatment is the use of topical applications that use Vitamin A acid.

Of the cosmetic procedures, the skin peel is the commonest anti-wrinkle treatment. There are two main kinds of skin peels – non-penetrative and penetrative peels. Of the first, glycolic acid peels work on the surface of the skin and are effective only for mild wrinkles. However, penetrative peels like salicylic and trichloroacetic acids (TCA) produce far better results.

Two other peel types used in wrinkle cure are dermabrasion and laser resurfacing in which the skin surface is scraped. If you can afford it and don’t mind light scarring, laser resurfacing is preferable because it increases the body’s collagen production, even though it may take you longer to recover.

The Botox boom

Botox injections, the craze in recent times in the field of wrinkle cure, are used to paralyze the nerve endings with botulinum toxin to smooth out wrinkles and crow’s feet. While the effects last for several months, the injections are expensive and can be painful.

Finally, there's always theplastic surgery and face lift option as a wrinkle cure, and a plastic surgeon would have to be consulted. Most likely your Physician will give you a referral. It is important to consult your physician first before you seek a wrinkle cure therapy.

Disclaimer: The information in this article has been obtained from various sources. Contact the manufacturer directly for further information on any specific products mentioned in this article. Please be sure to check with your physician or dermatologist first before using any of the products listed above and/or implementing any skin care regimen or procedures, especially if you have existing skin conditions and/or are prone to rashes and/or have sensitive skin and/or are allergic to certain ingredients that may be included in any formulations mentioned above or are allergic to any components natural or synthetic that may be mentioned above.