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Wrinkles are creases in the skin. Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. Wrinkles are the thin, creased, and sagging skin that is especially noticeable on the face, neck, and hands.  Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes such as glycation or, temporarily, as the result of prolonged (more than a few minutes) immersion in water. Wrinkling in skin is caused by habitual facial expressions, aging, sun damage, smoking and poor hydration. Wrinkles come in two categories: fine surface lines and deep furrows. skin is made up of 3 layers - the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the outer layer and functions as a barrier to the external environment. The cells of the epidermis, keratinocytes, move from the bottom layer of the epidermis to the top layer building up a large amount of keratin and developing a tough outer shell. The second layer of skin is the dermis, which contains the structural elements of the skin, the connective tissue. There are various types of connective tissue with different functions.The dermal-epidermal junction interlocks forming fingerlike projections called rete ridges. The cells of the epidermis receive their nutrients from the blood vessels in the dermis. The rete ridges increase the surface area of the epidermis that is exposed to these blood vessels and the needed nutrients and bottom layer of skin is the subcutaneous tissue containing fat cells. These fat cells provide insulation to the body and make the skin look plump or full.

Humans have not documented which skin changes are specific to decreased estrogen and which skin changes are a result of sun exposure or just normal chronological aging. Although genetics are the most important determiner of skin texture, a major contributor to wrinkles is spending too much time in the sun. The sweat and oil glands of the skin become less numerous and smaller in size. This causes the skin to lose moisture and to dry out. Dry skin with weak collagen and elastin will sag, shrivel, and wrinkle. The skin around the eyelids, jaw, and neck is especially thin, and therefore more naturally prone to agingIn animal experiments lack of estrogen can cause a decrease in collagen levels of 2% per year and a decrease in skin thickness of 1% per year. The effects of gravity make the loosening of the skin more apparent as skin sags more. This causes jowls and drooping eyelids. Habitual facial expressions cause the skin to wrinkle as it looses elasticity. Frown lines between the eyebrows and crows feet radiating from the corners of the eyes develop as the tiny muscles in those areas permanently contract.

10 Ways to Beat Wrinkles Tips

1.Protect your skin from the sun-Biggest cause of skin ageing is sunlight. You should use a sun screen every single day of the year. This will help your skin from becoming prematurely aged,a as well as guard against burning. The ageing rays of the sun are as prevalent in the cold winter months as in the hot summer ones so it’s a daily safeguard you should take.

2.Stop smoking- Cigarette smoke speeds up the ageing process because it strips your skin of oxygen and slows down the rate at which new cells are regenerated. It is responsible for giving skin a grey sluggish look

3.Deep cleanse- Many older women don’t cleanse their skin as thoroughly as they should believe this can lead to dryness and lines.

4.Deep moisturize-As well as daily moisturising, you can leave your night cream or usual moisturiser on your face thickly coated for 5-10 minutes then wipe away the excess to boost your water levels. Apply to damp skin for greater effect.

5.Boost the circulation-

6.Disguise lines by using foundation and concealers

7.Pamper regularly

8.Be weather vain

9.Be gentle on your skin- Be careful not to drag at your skin when applying or removing beauty/make up products

10.Clever makeup

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