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HOW TO VISIBLY REDUCE DEEP FOREHEAD WRINKLES AND FACE WRINKLES

Article Overview

Deep wrinkles are a common ageing skin concern and form over time due to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. While the depth of wrinkles depends on motivating factors like lifestyle and environmental stress, they will appear on skin to some degree as we age.
To reduce the look of deep forehead wrinkles, deep cheek wrinkles and wrinkles around the eyes, it’s important to take both preventative steps and address current lines.
Read on to learn more about how to visibly reduce deep face and forehead wrinkles.

WHAT CAUSES DEEP WRINKLES ON THE FACE & FOREHEAD?

Deep set forehead wrinkles and wrinkles on the face are characterised by their deeper grooves, especially common around areas of the face used to express emotion. You’ll find deep wrinkles around the eyes, forehead (frown lines) and mouth (nasolabial folds). There are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that contribute to wrinkles.

Intrinsic causes

Declining collagen and elastin production: As we age, our natural production of collagen and elastin – the skin firming properties produced in our body – deplete, which causes skin to lose elasticity and firmness.
Repeated facial movements. Repeated facial expressions, smiling, frowning and the position your face tends to rest in can encourage lines to develop in specific areas. As facial muscles lose muscle tone and elasticity with age, dynamic and static wrinkles will form and be more pronounced.
Genetics. Some people will be more predisposed to deep wrinkles. Your facial shape and inherited genes can mean you’re more likely to develop forehead lines or deep nasolabial folds that are harder to avoid.
Slowed skin cell renewal cycle. As skin cells take longer to renew, your complexion can begin to appear rough, and wrinkles may become more pronounced. A slowed skin cell renewal cycle also affects the skin's firmness, which is why ageing skin may sag or appear "crepey".

Extrinsic causes

UV exposure: UV radiation plays a major role in premature signs of ageing, and prolonged UV exposure without proper sun protection can affect collagen production that contributes to wrinkles.
Lifestyle habits: Stress levels and sleeping habits can affect your skin’s condition which affects its overall appearance. Smoking and alcohol intake is another lifestyle habit that exacerbates wrinkles and other ageing skin concerns
Pollution: Alongside sun exposure, environmental aggressors like pollution can affect skin elasticity. If you live in metropolitan areas where there is more pollution, there's a higher change your skin will be susceptible to harmful free radicals.

CAN DEEP WRINKLES BE REVERSED?

Wrinkles cannot be reversed, but their appearance can be reduced and softened. Deep set forehead wrinkles and grooves around the mouth usually require a two-fold approach. Wrinkles, including forehead wrinkles, can be reduced in appearance via topical skincare ingredients like antioxidants, humectants and retinoids, within a hydrating and supportive skincare regime.

HOW TO REDUCE DEEP WRINKLES

The earlier you address fine lines as well as deep face wrinkles, the better your results will be. While wrinkles can't be avoided altogether as we age, preventative measures, like proper sun protection, a healthy lifestyle, and the right skincare products can help to reduce the formation of face wrinkles, including frown lines, nasolabial folds, and crows feet.

Sun protection: Prolonged sun exposure without protection is one of the major contributors to premature ageing. The best way to minimise ageing skin concerns like forehead wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven skin tone, is by using a broad-spectrum, high SPF sunscreen daily, in addition to avoiding peak UV hours and wearing protective clothing.
Stay hydrated: A hydrated body translates to hydrated skin. Skin dehydration may cause wrinkles to appear more pronounced or appear earlier on, so make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep the skin hydrated.
Quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake:Smoking damages collagen fibres that maintain skin elasticity and suppleness. Alcohol also affects collagen production and the skin's overall condition. Quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake can have a significant effect on minimising the formation of deep forehead lines and static wrinkles.
Avoid pulling or tugging the skin:As your skin loses elasticity, its ability to "bounce back" declines. Pulling at, scrubbing or tugging delicate facial skin can cause the skin to prematurely sag, so always be gentle with your skin.
Tailor your skincare routine:Science-backed, high concentration skincare helps to improve and strengthen your skin’s appearance. There are a range of skincare products available that are formulated to target ageing skin concerns, promoting a more youthful-looking appearance.

WHAT INGREDIENTS REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF DEEP SET WRINKLES?

A consistent, tailored skincare routine is the best way to visibly reduce wrinkles. When looking for skincare products to reduce wrinkles, the best ingredients include hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, AHAs and BHAs, and peptides.

Hyaluronic acid

This powerful humectant attracts and holds in moisture to restore hydration and replump the skin. Hyaluronic acid serums can replump the skin to soften and reduce the appearance of forehead wrinkles and fine lines. Proper skin hydration is also essential in slowing down the formation of wrinkles. antioxidant skincare

Vitamin C

A potent antioxidant, vitamin C protects the skin from harmful free radicals that can break down collagen and elastin responsible for the skin’s elasticity. By protecting the skin from free radical damage, vitamin C maintains skin elasticity and can help prevent wrinkles from worsening.

Retinol

Retinol is almost always mentioned when discussing fine lines and wrinkles. This vitamin A derivative promotes skin cell renewal to reveal fresher, smoother skin. Regular retinol use helps to visibly reduce deep wrinkles and keep the skin smooth and supple.

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) & Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs)

Exfoliating acids (like glycolic acid and lactic acid) help to remove dead skin cells to promote skin cell renewal and reveal smoother, fresher skin underneath. Promoting skin cell turnover can support more youthful-looking skin, visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Peptides

Peptides are another ingredient often used in anti-ageing skincare products. Peptides are small chains of amino acids that make up collagen and elastin. Peptide formulas help promote collagen production to maintain the skin’s elasticity and visibly reduce wrinkle formation.

SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR FOREHEAD AND FACE WRINKLES

1. Cleanse and remove impurities

Always start with cleansed skin. To address deep wrinkles, you can either opt for a gentle, hydrating cream cleanser, or an exfoliating cleanser that supports skin cell renewal. This will depend on your skin type and the rest of your routine. If you plan on using retinol, avoid exfoliating cleansers as this may exacerbate retinol’s drying effects.

2. For the day: vitamin C serum

Free radical damage is one of the main contributors to sagging and sallowed skin. A potent vitamin C serum can help protect against free radicals in the environment, as well as improve the appearance of sagging skin. C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum contains a high concentration of 15% pure vitamin C with 1% vitamin E and 0.5% ferulic acid for optimal efficacy.

3. For the night: Retinol

Retinol frequently features in routines formulated to address the appearance of deep forehead wrinkles, mouth lines and other dynamic wrinkles wrinkles around the eyes. A vitamin A derivative, retinol promotes skin cell renewal and encourages fresh skin cells to surface. For those new to retinol, Retinol 0.3 Anti-Ageing Night Cream contains an ideal beginner concentration of the ingredient.

4. For day and night: Peptide serum

Peptides are a well-tolerated ingredient, and a peptide serum is formulated to work well with other ingredients. These short chains of amino acids help promote new collagen production, which supports skin elasticity that minimises the formation of expression lines and sagging skin. To soften and smooth forehead wrinkles and promote collagen and elastin production, we recommend the P-TIOX Peptide Serum.

5. Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser

Moisture is an essential anti-ageing component to skin, as optimum hydration is needed for complexions to look healthy and youthful. Anti-wrinkle creams are specially formulated to address concerns like pronounced forehead wrinkles and deep cheek wrinkles by combining hydrating properties with skin-firming ingredients. The A.G.E Interrupter Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Cream helps to restore elasticity and address an extended range of wrinkle types including deep set wrinkles. For the fragile eye area, follow with an anti-ageing eye cream, like the A.G.E Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream.

6. Finish your daily routine with sunscreen

Especially in Australia, sun exposure is a major contributor to premature wrinkles and other signs of ageing. UV rays remain high throughout the year, so you should wear sunscreen daily, opting for a broad-spectrum, high SPF formula to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

IN CLINIC TREATMENTS FOR FINE LINES & WRINKLES

There are some in-clinic treatments that can help address wrinkles and ageing skin concerns. Treatments like chemical peels, laser therapy and microdermabrasion should be discussed with a healthcare professional to determine their suitability.

Next: The benefits of hyaluronic acid for skin