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Wrinkles

Although wrinkles can signify wisdom, most people nowadays would rather not have them.

Most wrinkles appear on the parts of the body where sun exposure is greatest. These especially include the face, neck, the backs of the hands, and the tops of the forearms. Wrinkles come in two categories: fine surface lines and deep furrows. Wrinkle treatments are in general much more effective for fine lines. Deeper creases may require more aggressive techniques, such injection of fillers or plastic surgery.

What factors promote wrinkles?

Factors that promote wrinkling include:

  • Smoking
  • Light skin type (people with blue eyes and easily burned skin are more prone to sun damage)
  • Heredity (some families wrinkle more)
  • Hairstyle (some styles provide cover and protection against sun damage)
  • Dress (hats, long sleeves, etc.)
  • Occupational and recreational habits (farming, sailing, golfing, using tanning booths, and so forth)

Prevention of Wrinkles

Some of these factors are beyond our control. The main preventive measures we can take are to minimize sun exposure and not smoke.

There are several ways to prevent the formation of wrinkles caused by sun. For this very purpose effort has to be taken from the beginning which is in from the childhood itself.

  1. Always opt for sunscreen with SPF which is at least 15
  2. Stop deliberate sunbathing.
  3. Use a hat with a brim and along with other clothing to protect against sun.
  4. Always make sure not to expose yourself to the sun between 10 in the morning to three in the evening.
  5. Always remember that exposure to the sun at the teenage or as a child will have drastic effect and will show up while you are on your thirties, forties or even at fifties

SPF numbers on sunscreen labels refer to protection against UVB radiation (shortwave ultraviolet light, the "sunburn rays"). More and more sunscreens offer protection against UVA radiation (longer-wave ultraviolet light) as well. UVA rays are the ones you get in tanning salons; they may not cause immediate sunburn but do promote sun damage and skin cancer risk over time. (Sorry, but there is no such thing as a "safe tan."). See Dermalogica's line of sun protection.