Wrinkles - Causes And Natural Home Remedies

Wrinkles are folds, lines and creases on skin that come with the natural process of aging. Thus we all dread wrinkles, for it indicate that we have grown old. With advancement in age, the skin loses its elasticity and tends to sag and become wrinkly. This happens because the collagen and elastin in the connective tissues of skin become weak with aging and also decrease in number. Wrinkles usually come in two forms: fine surface lines and deep furrows. There is a direct link between sun exposure and wrinkling of skin. If an aged person notices carefully, he or she would discover that the part of the body exposed to sunlight is more wrinkled than the unexposed parts. Sun exposure takes moisture off the skin and causes photo-aging. Face, neck and hands usually bear maximum wrinkles for most people. The factors that influence wrinkling may be listed as follows:

1. Normal aging changes in skin
2. Genetic influences also play an important role in this condition.
3. Excess smoking
4. More sun-exposure
5. Fair skin
6. Excess stress level
7. Pollution
8. Drug use - Regular use to drugs can harm your skin and causes this condition.
9. Weight loss - Rapid weight loss also causes this condition.
10. Vitamin E deficiency in the body

Home Remedies for Wrinkles

1. Coat wrinkled skin with beaten egg white. Wash after it dries up. This reduces wrinkles.

2. A castor oil massage is a good wrinkle cure.

3. Application of lemon juice on wrinkles several times daily also cures the problem.

4. Squeeze out the contents of 3 Vitamin E capsules, to it add 2 teaspoon yoghurt, half teaspoon honey and half teaspoon lemon juice. Mix well and apply on wrinkled skin. Keep for 10 minutes and then rinse off.

5. In a tumbler mix 2 tablespoon vodka, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds and 2 teaspoon honey. Keep the mixture idle for 3 days. Later use it on sagged skin as a toner.

6. Take a tablespoon shredded ginger with honey. This tightens skin and imparts a natural glow to it.

7. Keep a metallic spoon in freezer overnight. In the morning, place the back of spoon on the eyes. This will help to remove the wrinkles around eyes.

8. Apply coconut oil on wrinkled skin before going to bed at night. This is a useful wrinkle remedy.

9. Cut a seedless grape into two halves. Rub one half on wrinkled skins; keep for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. This yields good results in case of wrinkles.

10. Make a paste out of turmeric powder and sugarcane juice. Apply on wrinkles. Rinse when it dries up. This treat wrinkles effectively.

11. Rub the core of pineapple on wrinkles. Keep for 10-15 minutes before washing off.

12. Add half cup rosemary leaves in to 2 cups water and simmer for half an hour. Add half cup brandy to the solution and keep in low flame in 10-15 minutes. Let it cool, strain and store the mixture. Wipe your face with the mixture twice daily. This is an effective home remedy for wrinkles.By: Jeramey Thompson

Wrinkle Treatment is the New Beauty Mantra To Stay Young!

Growing age is always a scary thought for everyone. As your age increases, your skin will become loose and can lead to wrinkles. Mostly women are very much worried about wrinkles which can make them to look older than their age.

With proper care and treatment you can avoid wrinkles. If you really want to look more stunning in your old age, then just follow guide lines given below for wrinkle treatment.

The first and fore most thing you need to do is, avoid exposure of your skin to sun, to avoid UV rays, which can cause damage to your skin. Do not neglect to apply sunscreen lotion while going out. Try to cover your body as much as possible without exposing it to sun and pollution.

Drink lots of water. It removes the unwanted materials like fat and other oily substances and helps to keep your skin hydrated always. In cooler or dry atmospheres, apply moisturizing cream to your skin.

Home remedies to avoid wrinkles:

• Olive oil shows better results in wrinkle treatment. Massage your skin with olive oil gently and regularly. Always massage in opposite direction of wrinkles.

• Carrot juice is very effective in healing wrinkles. Take a glass full of carrot juice daily for two weeks. You can find a lot of change in your skin.

• Apply the paste of ripen papaya on your face for some time and then take bath. Repeating this process daily will not only help in wrinkle treatment but also makes your skin glowing.

• Cucumber also helps in the treatment of wrinkles around eyes. Place a piece of cucumber on both of your eyes. It not only cures wrinkles but also gives relaxation to your eyes.

• Maintain a good diet with lots of fruits and vegetables to look more fresh and young.

• Avoid strain, stress and tension and keep your self active always.

• Take few drops of lemon and mix it with cream of milk. Wash your face with warm water and wipe it with hard cloth or rough towel and then apply the mixture of cream and lemon to your face and leave it for half an hour. By doing this for up to 15 or 20 days regularly, your face will be free from wrinkles and black spots.

• Cold water also helps in avoiding wrinkles. Do not wipe the face immediately; rather you pat it with dry hands.

Some advanced treatments for wrinkles:

• Low energy plasma skin regeneration treatment: In this treatment, new skin is developed on targeted area with the help of stimulated energy. This treatment reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

• Laser treatment for wrinkles: This is the advanced technique used for wrinkle treatment which uses carbon dioxide laser for treating wrinkles.

• Cosmetic surgery is also an advanced invention for wrinkle treatment. In this treatment, wrinkles are treated by surgery.

Wrinkles can be delayed, but cannot be avoided. So never expect complete transformation, just follow the given tips to look younger than your age.By Neelima Reddy