4 Skincare Treatments to Stop Wrinkles on their Tracks
When it comes to aging, wrinkles are often the first thing on our minds. We all want to keep our skin smooth for as long as possible, right?
Many are quick to think Botox is the answer. While it does have a place in your anti-aging routine, it’s important to understand the cause of wrinkles.
In this blog post we’re breaking down wrinkles. We will go through the causes and science-backed treatments we recommend to keep your skin line-free.
Understanding the Causes of Wrinkles
Expressions and Natural Aging
Wrinkles aren’t just about our expressions, like smile lines or frown lines. The root cause is deeper. As we get older, our skin loses elasticity, fat, and collagen, leading to those creases and lines we love to hate. Collagen loss starts around 25 — it’s what keeps our skin firm and youthful! We lose about 1% each year from our mid-20s, with effects showing over time.
The #1 Culprit: Sun exposure.
Excessive sun exposure without protection will cause your skin to lose elasticity, fat, and collagen sooner, resulting in premature signs of aging. And yes, sun exposure still occurs when it’s cloudy. Studies show that daily sunscreen use, as directed, can reduce your risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 40% and melanoma by 50%. In addition to sun exposure, lifestyle choices, including diet, hydration, and smoking, can accelerate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
When it comes to treatments, many of us choose Botox to prevent wrinkles becoming etched in overtime. Prevention is key! But if those lines are etched in at rest, it’s harder to treat with Botox as it freezes the muscles that cause those expression lines.
We must treat the root cause — collagen loss!
2 Collagen Stimulating Treatments in Clinic
2 Skincare Products to Help Improve your Skin’s Collagen
Disclaimer: We recognize the lighting is off. We’ve since changed the room lights and don’t have harsh shadowing but the before and after.
Can skincare products products replace my Botox or any in-clinic treatments?
While clinical skincare will support healthy skin at home, injectables can treat areas of the skin no skincare can reach. Botox works by ‘freezing’ the muscles and preventing those contractions that cause wrinkles. Zo Skin Health’s Growth Factors support good quality skin by helping restore hydration, elasticity and firmness.
In short, these two work better together 👯♀️
Hi, I’m Hilary!
The founder and lead nurse injector at Subtle Enhancements. Education is something that I’m very passionate about and this blog is an extension of that. Here you will be fully informed of the benefits and risks of each cosmetic procedure — no fads, no trends, just the scientific facts.
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