31/08/2014
WRINKLES???, WHO ELSE WANTS TO HAVE A SMOOTH FACE ? Wrinkles form when the skin thins and loses its elasticity. As long as the skin is supple, any creasing of the skin disappears as soon as you stop making the expression that caused it. But skin that has lost its suppleness retains the lines formed by smiling or frowning,for instance , even after you have assumed a more neutral expression. Over time, these lines deepen into WRINKLES. Some amount of wrinkling is a result of aging and is probably inevitable; no matter what you do, you will develop some wrinkles if you simply live long enough. With aging, all skin cells begin to produce excess amounts of FREE RADICALS -it is these free radicals through some complex processes that lead to skin aging and formation of wrinkles. Other factors aside aging ,that can contribute to wrinkle formation include diet and nutrition, muscle tone, habitual facial expressions, stress, heredity etc. The most important factor of all is sun exposure, which not only dries out the skin but also leads to the generation of free radicals that can damage skin cells. THE SUN IS YOUR SKIN'S WORST ENEMY. It is estimated that much of what we think of as signs of aging are actually signs of overexposure to sunlight. However ,overexposure does not necessarily mean sun-bathing or sun burn. Approximately 70% of sun damage is incurred during such everyday activities as driving and walking to and from your car. TO AVOID WRINKLES, you may do the following: 1) Drink atleast 2 litres of water everyday, even if you do not feel thirsty. This helps to keep the skin hydrated and to flush away toxins, discouraging the formation of wrinkles. 2) No matter what your age or skin type, protect yourself from the sun. 3) Get regular exercise because it promotes circulation of nutrients to the skin. 4) Pay attention to your facial expressions by avoiding wrinkle inducing facial expressions. Furthermore, wrinkle lines from the lips towards the nose may be due to a deficiency of vitamin B2(riboflavin). Researchers studying premature aging have found that vitamin E, carotenoids, and selenium may help prevent wrinkling. Antioxidant supplements improve skin integrity, making it appear younger. For more information, please consult a cosmeticologist or a healthcare provider. Edited by Dr Joseph Madu MPSN, FPCPharm. ...(LIKE & SHARE PLS)!