What causes wrinkles on the face?

Wrinkles are tiny folds formed when skin tissue cells are attacked by free radicals, destroying the collagen and active substances in the cell membrane tissue. The first reason why wrinkles easily appear on the face is age, the second reason is improper lifestyle, and the third reason is the abuse of skin care products. It is inevitable to develop wrinkles on your face, but there are some ways to slow down the growth of wrinkles.

Analysis of the causes of facial wrinkles

(1) Insufficient water in the body and skin

We know that the outermost layer of the skin is the stratum corneum, which can supply water from the body and absorb water from outside the body to keep the skin at an appropriate moisture content.

Generally speaking, the most suitable skin moisture content is 10 to 20%. If it is lower than 10%, the skin will be dry, rough and loose, and wrinkles will appear over time.

(2) Psychological factors

They are often depressed, irritable, and withdrawn, and their faces often show sad, nervous, and restrained expressions. This expression affects the facial muscles and produces vertical or horizontal wrinkles, making people gradually look old.

(3) Long-term lack of sleep

Regular lack of sleep will damage the skin's regulatory function, causing your face to look haggard and prone to aging and wrinkles.

(4) Excessive exposure

Excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin damage, causing the skin on the face, neck and hands to become dry, thin and lose elasticity, and cause elastic fibers and colloid fibers to lose their normal functions, causing the skin to gradually become loose and wrinkled.

(5) Nutritional status

If the body is in good nutritional condition, the skin is adequately supplied with nutrients, the subcutaneous tissue is plump, and wrinkles appear late; if the body is in poor nutritional condition, the skin and muscle tissue will be malnourished, causing the skin to become rough and loose, and wrinkles will easily appear.

(6) The water temperature for washing your face is too high

The most suitable water for washing your face is warm water at around 30 degrees Celsius. If the water temperature is too high, the sebum and moisture in the skin will be absorbed by the heat, making the skin dry, and wrinkles will gradually appear on the face over time.

(7) Improper use of cosmetics

Using inappropriate cosmetics can damage the texture of the skin, and too much powder can cause fine wrinkles on the face.

(8) Excessive smoking and drinking

Long-term excessive smoking and drinking will accelerate skin aging, causing premature wrinkles and making people look old and haggard.

Eating too much salt can cause wrinkles

According to a French beautician, this proverb means that because people who live by the sea usually consume more salt, their skin is prone to wrinkles, which naturally affects their appearance. People in mountainous areas eat less salt and their skin is often smooth and delicate.

Anti-wrinkle diet

1. Oranges

Mash the orange with the skin, soak it in alcohol, add an appropriate amount of honey, and take it out after a week. It has the effect of lubricating the skin and removing wrinkles. [1]

2. Banana

After mashing the banana, add half a tablespoon of olive oil, stir evenly and apply it on the face to help remove wrinkles. [1]

4. Watermelon

Wash the watermelon rind with clean water, rub it on your face, and then rinse it with clean water to make your skin refreshed and smooth. [1]

5. Black wolfberry: Huiranyou

Drink black wolfberry soaked in water every day to prevent the early occurrence of skin wrinkles.