No one really likes them, but unfortunately, that's life. No one likes parking fines, either. A lot of people ask me if there's anything they can do to stop, or reduce these age factors.
It's usually nothing more than the age-old advice i give to anyone wishing to take care of their skin.
But no, unfortunately, there's nothing we can do about the crevasses completely. Apart from the good ol' face and body scrub and moisturisers, there's not much we can do about the age signs.
As our collagen runs out, after the age of 30 our supply diminishes, so does our ability to disguise sign of aging.
"As unsightly as deep or even minor forehead wrinkles may appear, these visible lines are actually quite common: Eyebrows are responsible for a number of non-verbal facial expressions. And when it comes to minimizing wrinkles, it ultimately comes down to collagen production—one way or another, your skin needs more of it to appear more plump and youthful.
Whether you’re looking to smooth your lines via skincare products, prevent them in the first place, or go straight to the hard stuff—think: Botox, fillers, and lasers—there’s a forehead wrinkle solution for you. Read on for advice straight from three top dermatologists.
WHAT CAUSES FOREHEAD WRINKLES?
From horizontal lines to those pesky “elevens,” the main fine line culprit? Simply moving your face. “Forehead wrinkles are caused by repetitive crunching of the frontalis muscle, and are exaggerated in individuals with bulkier muscle mass and those who are very expressive,” explains Brian Hibler, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City. But other factors contribute as well: “Sun exposure, aging, thinning skin, loss of elasticity, and genetics are also to blame for these lines,” says Hibler.
These lines reveal themselves at different times for different people. “There is no specific age that forehead wrinkles show up,” says Y. Claire Chang, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York City. “Everyone is different and can form forehead lines at different ages.”
ARE FOREHEAD WRINKLES REVERSIBLE?
Yes—well, sort of. “In some cases if lines are not deeply set into the skin, you can totally reverse them,” says New York-based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner. However, he cautions, “If lines are deeply etched into the skin, you may not be able to completely eliminate them.”
Hibler adds that the more you get ahead of wrinkles, the less likely they are to appear as deeply. “If patients are proactive about treating their wrinkles when they first start, they are able to prevent them from setting in,” he says. “We are seeing more young patients coming in for treatment to prevent these lines from ever setting in, and we have decades of experience to support early treatment to prevent permanent forehead lines.” That said, even if lines are deeper, injectables such as Botox can still make a big difference.
The biggie? Retinol. “Retinol stimulates collagen to help the skin resist wrinkling,” explains Zeichner. With any retinol product, it will take at least three months until the skin-smoothing results are fully realized. Retinol can make your skin sensitive, so it’s important to moisturize and wear sunscreen when using retinol products—and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it altogether, as it can potentially lead to birth defects. Another popular ingredient, hyaluronic acid, can also temporarily plump up the look of lines. “Look for products with hyaluronic acid, which binds water and helps hydrate the skin,” says Hibler.
For those looking for an over-the-counter formula, try the L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Night Serum with Pure Retinol. It is blended with 0.3 percent pure retinol (the most potent form of retinol) to visibly reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles—even the deep ones. It also contains hyaluronic acid and soybean oil to keep skin moisturized. If you’re looking for a natural alternative, rosehip oil is a plant-based alternative that offers vitamin A (the purest form of retinol) as well as other antioxidants.
As for facial tools, they may be a nice thing to add to your routine, but they are likely not going to make an enormous difference. “At-home tools and devices like microcurrent and Gua sha have limited efficacy in treating forehead wrinkles,” says Chang.
DO INJECTABLES WORK TO GET RID OF FOREHEAD WRINKLES?
If you can stomach the needles, Botox and other neurotoxin-based injectables are highly effective at smoothing away forehead wrinkles. “Injectable wrinkle reducers work by relaxing muscles under the skin,” explains Zeichner. Essentially, if you can no longer make the facial expression, your skin won’t be able to create the wrinkle." https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/skin-care/a28789060/how-to-get-rid-of-forehead-wrinkles/
Of course plastic surgery or any form of medical "Injectables" come with their cost. That's the very reason why Graceful Lilly we stay with the immaculate Hyaluronic Acid Serum. We give a very healthy serve of this along with other natural moisturisers such as Shea Butter, coconut oil and macadamia nut oil.