Nix those pesky fine lines with these tips and tricks for wrinkles.
Wrinkles: nobody wants ‘em, but everyone gets 'em. Fortunately, there are dozens of new products and procedures on the market that will help keep fine lines at bay. To learn more about the science behind crow’s feet and laugh lines, (and more importantly, what to do about them), ELLECanada.com checked in with Dr. Romy Saibil and Dr. Francine Gerstein – co-owners of True MediSpa in Toronto – and two of the city’s most sought after cosmetic doctors.
All about wrinkles
Skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue (a fatty layer of tissue housing our blood vessels and nerves). As we age, these layers of skin start to thin. Production of collagen (the connective tissue that keeps skin looking tight and toned) decreases and elasticity begins to deteriorate. The result is often a loss of moisture and an inevitable wrinkling and sagging of the skin. What’s more, things we do everyday can speed up this aging process.
“Everything from drinking and smoking to sitting in the sun can dry skin out prematurely,” says Saibil. “If skin isn’t properly cared for… wrinkles can start cropping up as early as a person’s late-20s.”
Overcoming fine lines
Early on, fine lines, which usually crop up around the eyes and lips, can be treated with any number of creams and lotions.
Retinol
“Look for products that contain retinol, a type of vitamin A that’s extremely rich in antioxidants,” says Gerstein. It’s been shown to promote the production of skin-building compounds in the epidermis.
Exfoliate
“A person should also exfoliate at least once a week, if not twice,” adds Saibil. The pair suggests looking for products that contain skin-safe acids – like alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy, salicylic or glycolic – to slough away dead skin cells and improve the skin’s texture and moisture. These acids also help speed up cell renewal.
Injectables
“Another option is to start treating fine lines with injectable fillers like Restylane, Juvederm or Perlane,” says Gerstein. “They provide a long-lasting lift using hyaluronic acid, a substance the body produces naturally. It helps our skin retain water, so it looks plump.”
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