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Wrinkles - How To Get Rid Of Those Fine Lines

By: Amanda Beaty
 

The top layer of skin ages and decreases in thickness. With this thinning of the top layer (called the epidermal layer) the skins cells in the layer are not as adhesive which helps the skin retain less moisture. These cells do not reproduce as easily when we get older which causes the skin not to heal as easily. Wrinkles result as the epidermal layer ages but this is not the only reason. The dermal layer of the skin also needs to be discussed.

The dermal layer decreases in thickness also. It has less collagen because of less being produced and the skin becomes less elastic. Lines and other conditions happen when this occurs in the dermal layer. The skin also dries because of less sebum being made in the sebaceous glands. We also have fewer sweat glands as we age which can cause dryness too.

The aging of the dermis can cause various problems. The dermis contains sweat glands and sebaceous glands. When the sweat glands get fewer with age the skin dries out. Also the sebaceous glands do not produce as much sebum when they age so that also contributes to the skin drying out.

Getting injected with botulinum toxin type A is one of the many medical ways to treat wrinkles. This treatment does not appeal to me due to the fact that I hate injections of any kind. Another treatment that is available is glycolic acid. I would research and learn about these and other medical procedures before having them done. Also investigate who and where you are thinking about having these procedures performed.

You need to check into the medical procedures available for correcting wrinkles and other skin problems before having them performed on you. The doctors and the medical centers need to be fully certified to perform such procedures. One procedure that is available is glycolic acid peels. Another one is botulinum toxin type A injections. Both are known to have high rate of success with this problem.

Another preventative to take when it comes the aging of the skin is not to smoke. Smoking decrease the skin ability to oxygenate itself. Carbon monoxide levels climb also because of the nicotine. When those levels rise the free radicals come out in higher numbers which can help the skin age and wrinkle.

Getting suntans are fun but can be very hard on the skin. It is better to protect your skin with sunscreen of SPF of 30 or higher. When on the beach you need to put sunscreen on every 30 minutes for full protection. There are other cosmetics on the market that also can be purchased and used with SPF protection. So continually throughout the day protect yourself from the negative effects of the sun. You need to have good nutrition too to combat wrinkles. Most importantly you must drink enough water on a daily basis. The recommended amount of water is six to eight 8 ounce containers of water a day. This will help the skin get the necessary moisture for the skin not to dry out so much as you age. Wishing you a life without crinkles and wrinkles.

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