With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Wrinkles
Wrinkles are delicate folds caused by sagging and thin skin. Wrinkles occur when the elastin and collagen present in the connective tissues of the skin are damaged or lessened in number. Skin that has weakened looses fat content, smoothness and elasticity and also appears thinner.
Symptoms of wrinkles are as follows:
- Creased and lined skin
- Dropping and baggy skin
- More affected areas include sensitive skin near the eyes, neck and lips.
Though creases are temporary but they tend to get deeper with age.
Wrinkles are natural with the ageing process but premature wrinkles are a cause of concern for many. Some of the causes for wrinkles on skin are as follows:
- Severe exposure to sun - damage cause by the ultraviolet rays is known as photo ageing.
- Smoking - it accelerates the ageing process. The mass amount of free radicals produced by the smoke is one of the leading causes of wrinkles. It can damage the skin to a great extent.
- Pollution: Environmental factors such as exposure to chemicals, harsh lights, air pollutants and dust can cause wrinkles on skin.
- Repeated motions may lead to wrinkles around the eyes. They are also known as "crow's feet". Frown lines on the forehead or laugh lines around the mouth can also occur.
- Drug usage
- Prolonged Stress
- Weight loss - sudden and drastic weight loss can also cause wrinkles as the fat cells get reduced. This causes the skin to crease and sag.
- Loss of Vitamin E may cause the skin quality to get worse.
Try these simple home remedies for wrinkles if you are forced to look aged due to their premature occurrence.
- Apply egg whites under your eyes to get rid of wrinkles.
- Apply odor free castor oil around your eyes and also to the throat to prevent wrinkles.
- Pour the contents of 3 vitamin E capsules in a bowl. Now add 2 teaspoons of plain yogurt, ½ teaspoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon honey. With a cotton ball apply this mixture on face. Let it stay for 1o minutes and wash off with water. This is one of the excellent home remedies for wrinkles.
- Prepare a mixture of 1/4 cup witch hazel, 1/4 cup comfrey infusion, 10 drops of patchouli essential oil. This will treat wrinkles very effectively. Store it in a clean bottle. With a cotton ball apply it on affected areas.
- Massage coconut oil on wrinkle prone skin every night before going to bed. This is a very good home remedy for wrinkles on skin.
- Make a paste with turmeric and sugar cane juice and apply on the affected areas. This will help to remove wrinkles and slow the ageing process. This is one of the efficient home remedies for wrinkles.
- Cut a seedless grape into half. Gently crush the grape on your face on the wrinkles. Let it stay for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and allow it to dry in natural air. This is also one of the favorable home remedies for wrinkles.
- Rub the core of pineapple on your face. Allow it to stay for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with water. This will reduce fine wrinkles and one of the effective home remedies for wrinkles.
- Apply juice of apples and green pineapples on face daily for 10 to 15 minutes. It will eliminate fine wrinkles and cracked skin. This is also one of the useful home remedies for wrinkles.
- Apply pure castor oil regularly to avoid wrinkles.
- Flax seed oil is a brilliant wrinkle cure remedy. Consume a tablespoon of flax seed oil 4 times a day. Before using this remedy make sure that your body is used to flax seed oil.
- Wash your face with lukewarm water. Dry with a rough towel. Apply a mixture of four drops of lemon and cream of milk on the face. Allow it to stay till it is completely absorbed. Take a bath or wash face at least after half an hour. Continue this process for 15 to 20 days. Wrinkles will be eliminated and black spots will be clear. This is a one of the very positive home remedies for wrinkles.
Balanced diet plays a very important role for a healthy and youthful looking skin. Include fresh fruits, whole grains and vegetables in your diet to keep wrinkles at bay and enjoy a wrinkle-free skin. Drink at least 4-6 liters of water regularly. Drinking enough water will hydrate and moisturize your skin from within. Water is probably one of the common and best home remedies for wrinkles.
Tips to follow:
Less frowning, squinting and more smiling will keep your face young, attractive and wrinkle-free.
Natural moisturizing creams and lotions are very effective in keeping the skin soft and wrinkle-free. Massage your face especially the wrinkle prone areas with cream or lotion every night to keep your skin moisturized, soft and supple.
Use a good quality sunscreen lotion while going out in sun. The ultra-violet rays from the sun are one of the main causes for the appearance of wrinkles. Use a sunglass to protect your eyes as tend to get wrinkles affected very easily.
Try these easy home remedies for wrinkles and follow the diet with the tips and get an ever glowing healthy skin.
Home Remedies for Bladder Infections
Home Remedies for Dark Circles
Home Remedies for Hyperthyroidism
Home Remedies for Morning Sickness
A List of Alternative Therapies