Wrinkles are lines and creases that form on our skin. They are especially noticeable around our eyes, forehead, mouth, and neck. Usually, wrinkles are a part of the natural process of ageing. This is because as we grow older, our skin naturally becomes less elastic. This along with decrease in the production of natural oils forms wrinkles.
Other than ageing, wrinkles can also be caused by smoking and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light. Exposure to UV light and smoking accelerates the normal ageing process, smoking even affects the production of collagen in our skin, a protein that keeps the skin tight. Premature wrinkling is prevented by moisturizing skin properly, eating healthy food, not smoking, and applying a healthy layer of sunscreen.
Let us take a look at home remedies to reduce wrinkles.
Argan oil face mask- Argan oil is loaded with vitamin E, fatty acids, and antioxidant compounds. Applying 2 to 3 drops of argan oil on the skin moisturizes delicate skin cells and helps them retain their elasticity. It also helps reduce skin puffiness and dark circles around the eyes.
Coconut oil face mask- Applying coconut oil overnight helps reduce wrinkles as it moisturizes and hydrates the skin while restoring the skin’s elasticity to a great degree. Coconut oil can be used to moisturize the affected regions every day.
Introduce vitamin C in your diet- Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that promotes the production of collagen, a protein that maintains the elasticity of our skin. Vitamin C can be added to your diet in the form of almonds, lemons, blueberries, kiwis, oranges, tomatoes, kale, broccoli, and strawberries. Other than vitamin C, foods that are rich in vitamins E and A must be included in your diet as well because they not only maintain collagen levels but also protect the skin from the harmful damage caused by the sun and improve blood circulation.
Aloe vera- Aloe vera consumed in the form of a supplement and applied to the skin as a topical has numerous skin benefits as it can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and promote the production of collagen.
Banana mask- We all know, a banana is a superfruit. When consumed, banana is an excellent source of fibre, potassium, vitamin C, and several other important minerals and vitamins. However, did you know that this fruit is just as beneficial when it is applied to the skin? Banana mask enriches the skin as it contains natural oils and vitamins. It boosts the hydration of the skin and makes it look plump.
Yogurt, honey, and lemon face mask- A yogurt, honey, and lemon face mask is an amazing mask that removes dead skin, rejuvenates the skin, brightens complexion, repairs skin, clears blemishes, moisturizes the skin, and even tightens it. Apply once a week for the best results.
Add dark chocolate to your diet- Lovers of chocolate can rejoice, eating chocolate is officially considered healthy. Dark chocolate or chocolates with higher cacao percentages have a lot of health benefits. One of which includes improving the health of our skin. Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants which reduce oxidative stress by removing free radicals from our bloodstream.
Get frequent face massage- Either get frequent face massage or massage your face daily with your fingers for 5 to 6 minutes as it can prevent wrinkles by increasing the production of proteins that keep our skin smooth. It also reduces the stress held by our facial muscles, which is another cause of wrinkles. Other than reducing wrinkles, massaging also prevents skin sagging and improves the texture of our skin.
Get better sleep- There is some truth behind the term ‘Beauty Sleep.’ Irregular sleeping patterns along with sleeping in a manner that compresses our skin can lead to the formation of wrinkles. Sleep in a dark remove to ensure that you do not furrow your brows.
