{"id":4236,"date":"2021-04-09T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/organicelementsspa.com\/?p=4236"},"modified":"2021-04-04T16:35:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-04T23:35:54","slug":"what-factors-cause-wrinkles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/organicelementsspa.com\/what-factors-cause-wrinkles\/","title":{"rendered":"What Factors Cause Wrinkles and How Can You Minimize Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wrinkles are inevitable as you age.\u00a0 While you may be able to lessen the intensity of wrinkles with some good health habits, having a proper skin care routine can also help reduce their appearance.\u00a0 Here\u2019s some information about the causes of wrinkles and what you can do about them:<\/p>\n

What are the leading factors that cause wrinkles?<\/h2>\n
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  1. Sun exposure.<\/strong> The UV rays from the sun can wreak havoc on your face, neck, hands and forearms.\u00a0 Even small amounts of exposure can build up for long-term damage.\u00a0 Often people associate sunscreen with warm or hot weather, but in reality, the sun\u2019s rays can be just as or even more damaging in cold weather, particularly when it is reflected by water and snow.<\/li>\n
  2. The makeup of your skin has been passed down to you through your family\u2019s generations.\u00a0 All skin becomes less elastic and more fragile over time because it produces fewer naturally moisturizing oils.\u00a0 As our bodies age, we also tend to lose layers of fat near the skin\u2019s surface which will cause it to be loose and appear saggy.\u00a0 How your specific skin ages is encoded in your DNA.<\/li>\n
  3. Chronic smoking deprives your skin of oxygen and nutrients, creating lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and discoloration.\u00a0 There are over 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke and many of them damage skin cells, collagen, and elastin.<\/li>\n
  4. Believe it or not, the facial expressions you make over time create lines and crevices in your skin\u2014just like folding a piece of paper repeatedly.\u00a0 A groove forms beneath the surface of the skin when muscles are used, and as the skin ages, it’s less flexible and doesn\u2019t bounce back into place as easily.\u00a0 Regardless of its effects, we do not recommend you discontinue smiling and laughing to avoid these types of wrinkles!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What can you do to protect your skin and minimize the factors that cause wrinkles?<\/h2>\n
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    1. Protect your skin from the sun.<\/strong> Wearing a daily sunscreen with minimum 30 SPF\u2014even in cool weather\u2014is a great start to protecting your skin.\u00a0 On sunny days, choose to sit in the shade and wear clothing or a fun hat to protect your face, neck, and arms from the sun.\u00a0 Avoid sun tanning outdoors or in tanning beds.<\/li>\n
    2. Eat well.<\/strong> Your skin relies on vitamins and nutrients to produce healthy skin cells, build collagen, and produce moisturizing oils.\u00a0 Eating a well-rounded diet and drinking plenty of water will help your skin look and feel healthy\u2014plus your body will feel better in other ways, too.<\/li>\n
    3. Sleep well.<\/strong> Just like getting the proper food nutrition, your body needs solid sleep to be able to heal itself and manufacture new cells.\u00a0 Getting a good night\u2019s sleep will help your skin replenish itself, plus you\u2019ll feel more alive and rejuvenated the next day.<\/li>\n
    4. Stop smoking.<\/strong> No matter how long you\u2019ve smoked, quitting the habit will improve your skin\u2019s tone and texture.<\/li>\n
    5. Use quality moisturizers.<\/strong> Applying a moisturizer as part of your daily and nightly skin care routines helps your skin retain water and then makes your skin more plump and flexible\u2014both of which minimize the appearance of tiny lines and creases.\u00a0 Choose your skin care products wisely as many inexpensive, big-box-store products actually contain chemicals that counteract the benefits of moisturizing ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How do you choose the right moisturizer?<\/h2>\n

      \"\"Our professional staff at Organic Elements Spa can help you select the right moisturizer for your specific skin type and needs.\u00a0 Here are just a few examples of the products we have available for you in our physical store and our online boutique<\/a>:<\/p>\n