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Wrinkles - Laugh Lines Are No Laughing Matter |
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Written by Amanda Beaty
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 |
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It is no secret that having smooth skin is considered to be very sexy, so despite their name, having laugh lines is no laughing matter. When you smile and laugh the small wrinkles that appear on the outside corners of your eyes tend to deepen and become more noticeable over time. Keeping these lines and other signs of aging at bay is no easy task, unless, of course, you are able to maintain an ideal weight, keep to the shade, avoid any and all pollution and never laugh. But don't despair; as with all appearances of aging, there are lots of small easy steps you can take throughout your life to minimize the problem.
by AmandaBeaty
It is no secret that having smooth skin is considered to be very sexy, so despite their name, having laugh lines is no laughing matter. When you smile and laugh the small wrinkles that appear on the outside corners of your eyes tend to deepen and become more noticeable over time. Keeping these lines and other signs of aging at bay is no easy task, unless, of course, you are able to maintain an ideal weight, keep to the shade, avoid any and all pollution and never laugh. But don't despair; as with all appearances of aging, there are lots of small easy steps you can take throughout your life to minimize the problem.
Though wrinkles tend to get formed on all part of one's body, it is the ones that appear over exposed parts like face, neckline, forearms etc that are of greater concern. Normally we pay greater attention to face, but as summer approaches, the rush to shop for swimming wear does reflect our inherent faults. Yet it may be lot easier to keep the skin healthy if we use sunscreen lotions and avoid yo-yo kind of dieting that leads to periods of weight gain and weight loss.
With growing age, the fat tissues beneath the skin start breaking down, causing the skin to lose its elasticity. And over the years, our skin which could easily regain its composure after getting stretched during course of normal actions like laughing or making faces, loses this ability resulting in the formation of wrinkles. It is true that the adverse impact of time and nature on our skin cannot be stopped, yet there are no reasons to let ourselves surrendered and lose our fight against aging.
Remember that anyone who has spent lots of time sunbathing without protection will eventually pay the price. Those who have abused their bodies by smoking will probably develop more facial wrinkles. And, anyone who has failed to follow basic nutritional guidelines or has lost and then gained lots of weight repeatedly will look back in regret.
Keeping your skin well-nourished is one of the basic rules of skin care. Following a diet that meets or exceeds the daily requirements of vitamins and minerals is essential. Dermatological tests have proven that without sufficient intake of Vitamin C and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid commonly found in flower oils) skin is more likely to age quickly and atrophy, resulting in abundant wrinkles. Also, a diet that is heavy in carbohydrates and fats can have a similar effect on the skin's appearance.
Sweat, oils, and pollution can clog pores and stress the skin. Using the wrong cleanser could do more harm than good as some soap can dry out the skin causing it to feel rough and others contain harsh ingredients that can cause irreparable damage. Just because a product is endorsed by a celebrity, promises the fountain of youth, or has an attractive name does not guarantee that it will prevent or remove wrinkles.
Also, carefully study all the ingredients of a skin product before you decide to apply them, particularly on the sensitive skin areas like face. People allergic to certain substances should never use the product that contains any of those ingredients. Some products have long, difficult-to-understand pharmaceutical names; in such cases make a prior study of them through online research so that in the efforts of fighting against wrinkles you don't embrace harmful diseases later. However, now-a-days there is increasing preference for natural and organic skin products that provide gentler touch. With lot many reputed manufactures coming into this field, there is no dearth of possibilities on offer.
Use a little common sense when it comes to skin care. Even though we all have to play the hand we are dealt - hypersensitivity to the sun or bad genes - doing a little research or choosing to wear a big floppy hat at the beach will go a long way towards keeping you skin smooth and fabulous.
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