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Surprising Ways to Reduce Wrinkles
WebMD Feature
Sleep on your back.
The
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) cautions that
sleeping in certain positions night after night leads to
"sleep lines” -- wrinkles that become etched into the
surface of the skin and don't disappear once you're up.
Sleeping on your side increases wrinkles on cheeks and
chin, while sleeping facedown gives you a furrowed brow.
To reduce wrinkle formation, the AAD says, sleep on your
back.
Eat more fish -- particularly salmon.
Not only
is salmon (along with other cold-water fish) a great
source of protein -- one of the building blocks of great
skin -- it's also an awesome source of an essential
fatty acid known as omega-3. Yale dermatologist Nicholas
Perricone, MD, tells WebMD that essential fatty acids
nourish skin and keep it plump and youthful, helping to
reduce wrinkles.
Don't squint -- get reading glasses!
The AAD
says repetitive facial movement -- like squinting --
overworks facial muscles, forming a groove beneath the
skin's surface. This groove eventually becomes a
wrinkle. Keep those eyes wide: Wear reading glasses if
you need them. And get savvy about sunglasses, which can
protect skin around the eyes from sun damage and keep
you from squinting.
Slather on alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs).
These
natural fruit acids lift away the top layer of dead skin
cells, reducing the appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles, particularly around the eyes. New evidence
shows that in higher concentrations, AHAs may help
stimulate collagen production.
Trade coffee for cocoa.
In a
study published in a 2006 issue of the Journal of
Nutrition, researchers found that cocoa containing high
levels of two dietary flavonols (epicatchin and catechin)
protected skin from sun damage, improved circulation to
skin cells, affected hydration, and made the skin look
and feel smoother. Delicious!
Don't over-wash your face.
According to dermatologists at the University of
Maryland Medical Center, tap water strips skin of its
natural barrier oils and moisture that protect against
wrinkles. Wash them off too often, and you wash away
protection. And unless your soap contains
skin-protecting moisturizers, use a facial cleanser
instead of soap.
Try topical vitamin C.
Studies
at Tulane University, among others, have found that
vitamin C can increase collagen production, protect
against damage from UVA and UVB rays, correct
pigmentation problems, and improve inflammatory skin
conditions. The key, however, may be the type of vitamin
C used. To date, most research points to L-ascorbic acid
as the most potent for wrinkle relief.
Eat more soy.
Research
shows that soy may help protect against or heal some of
the sun's photoaging damage. One study, published in the
European Journal of Nutrition, reported that a soy-based
supplement (whose ingredients also included vitamins,
fish protein, and extracts from white tea, grapeseed,
and tomato) improved the skin's structure and firmness
after just six months.
Practice
good skin care basics.
If you
really want to keep your skin looking young, start with
the essentials. You’ve heard these recommendations
before, but they bear repeating:
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Avoid the sun
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Wear
sunscreen
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Don't smoke
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Use
moisturizer
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Tap water strips skin of its natural barrier
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Wash them off too often, and you wash away
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