Wrinkles on Forehead: How to get rid of Forehead Wrinkles

Wrinkles on Forehead
Wrinkles on Forehead

Wrinkles on forehead may set in as early as in the 20’s. While this is a natural process, forehead wrinkles make you appear older than you really are. Here are sure remedies to get rid of wrinkles on forehead fast.

Wrinkles on Forehead

The forehead is a highly visible large part of the face that has less fat content as compared to other parts of the face. The low elastin and collagen production that comes with aging among other factors makes the skin less firm and elastic resulting in skin sagging and wrinkles.

Celebrities with Wrinkles on Forehead
Celebrities with Wrinkles on Forehead

Wrinkles on the face are not only associated with aging but it is also a prominent sign of skin damage. Women have tried to hide the forehead wrinkles by using different hair styles and adorning hats.

There are two types of forehead wrinkles and depending on the type, different treatments can be used:

  • Static wrinkles occur naturally and are associated with aging. They may appear as folds parallel to each other and smoothen out when the skin stretches referred to as atrophic wrinkles and rhytids or as gravitational fold wrinkles especially on the brow area which has thin skin. When the skin thins out further with age it creases down
  • Dynamic wrinkles that appear when some facial expressions are made and disappear when the face goes back to normal.

Symptoms of Wrinkled Forehead

Wrinkle Free Face
Wrinkle Free Face
  • Creases on the brow area
  • Folds on the forehead and on sides of the eye.

Causes of Wrinkles on Forehead

Hormones

In women, the estrogen hormone found in the endocrine system is famous for its skin enhancing properties. As it may be observed women tend to have smoother skin than men especially after puberty, this is because the hormone helps to reduce the pore size thus regulating the sebum flow to the skin. It also boosts the production of collagen and elastin protein in the body which gives skin its elasticity and bounce. It also helps to rejuvenate skin cells and maintain oil balance.

As women age and approach menopause there is a natural decrease of estrogen hormone in the body that causes the skin to lose its elasticity.  Facial skin has very high receptor levels and because estrogen works best by attaching itself to the muscle and skin receptor. Weakened muscles mean less collagen is produced, and skin becomes loose and sags especially on the forehead.

Stress

When under stress there is a release of stress chemicals into the body which affects the heart and the body in general. However, the particular release of cortisol chemical into the body has adverse effects on the skin. Cortisol aids production of oxidants that cause cell death and when it affects the collagen and elastin DNA and tissues, there is less production leading to wrinkling of the skin on the forehead.

Diet

With aging the body is not able to effectively digest the carbohydrate consumed, high consumption means that the sugars produced from digestion combine with fats and proteins in the body creating harmful cells known as AGE’s (Advanced glycation end products). When the AGE’s combine with collagen and elastin (proteins responsible for skin firmness and elasticity) it causes wrinkles on the forehead.

Smoking and alcohol use

The sugars present in alcohol aggravate the production of glycation and speed up aging and creating wrinkle on the forehead.

Cigarette smoke releases toxic free radicals into the environment associated with the decrease in collagen and elastin production in the body leading to wrinkled skin.

The heat from a cigarette may cause damage the skin especially on the face area.

The nicotine in cigarette narrows the blood vessels on the skin constricting blood flow thus depleting it of the much-needed oxygen for survival. Since smoking also causes muscle contraction based on the facial expressions, constricted vessels on the forehead hasten the wrinkling of the forehead.

Dehydration

The body loses water daily through perspiration and surface evaporation. With time the body cells are unable to take in water and they become dehydrated.

With age, muscles weaken and this affects cell regeneration. The weakening of the muscles affects the sebaceous gland responsible for the production of oil meaning that the skin becomes very dry. The lack of water in the body also aids in further degeneration of the cells especially the forehead

Exposure to UV rays

Prolonged exposure to the sun rays releases free radicals damage the fibroblast cells affecting collagen and elastin production. Since the forehead is the largest part of the face and highly exposed to the sun it is prone to wrinkling.

UV damage also increases levels of advanced glycation end products in the body further affecting the skin, especially on the forehead.

Sleep deprivation and sleeping positions

During sleep, the body gets enough time to rejuvenate its cells and it releases the human growth hormones that aid in development. When cells are not able to revitalize they weaken at a very fast rate. Prolonged sleep deprivation denies the skin its much-needed boost.

When the muscles are tense and the cells degenerate, the skin starts to sag and wrinkles for

Genetics

The family history of wrinkled forehead and existence of Werner’s syndrome.  Also referred to as progeria it is a rare hereditary condition that causes early aging. The wrinkles on the forehead appear as early as at twenty years of age and persons affected are prone to skin cancer.

Intense Muscle movements

Facial expressions such as squinting, frowning, eyebrow raising that create the muscle over time. Pressures the collagen muscle leading to its breakdown.

Sleeping on your stomach or side causes the formation of deep lines on the forehead that slowly develop into wrinkles.

Grooming habits

The use of very hot water especially on the face enlarges the skin pores and makes it susceptible to lose its natural oils and it becomes dry and wrinkled.The forehead is hardest hit as it the most exposed part of the face.

Diagnosis

If wrinkles on the forehead are noticed in the early 20’s diagnosis of Werner’s syndrome should be conducted that include genetic testing, blood testing, screening for diabetes and skin examination.

How to get rid of Wrinkles on Forehead

How to get rid of Wrinkles on Forehead
How to get rid of Wrinkles on Forehead

Dermabrasion

Removes the top layer of the skin using a brush which reflexively exfoliates to reach the deeper level and repair the wrinkles. One may experience skin irritation and tightness and it costs about $2000 per treatment.

Laser resurfacing

Uses light beams to remove the layers of the old wrinkled skin and since heat stimulates the skin to produce new cells, the forehead skin is able to repair itself.

Botox and Dysport injections

Mainly targets the dynamic wrinkles of the forehead that appear from facial movements and numbs those specific muscles so that they are unable to contract, tighten or develop and so they smoothen. It lasts for at least six months and cost about $600.

The numbing of the muscles can, however, cause brow and eyelid drooping as there is no muscle movement.

Facial fillers to get rid of Forehead Wrinkles at 25

Fillers for forehead wrinkles
Fillers for forehead wrinkles

When skin wrinkles it is due to the presence of fewer muscles caused by aging. Injecting the static forehead muscles with fillers that contain hyaluronic acid helps to add volume and moisture to the muscles and thus smoothen the wrinkles. They include Belotero, Prevelle, Juvederm and Restylane. This treatment costs about $ 800 per session and lasts up to twelve months depending on type.

Chemical peels to remove Forehead Lines

Involves use of acid based chemicals that peel of outer forehead skin to allow for growth of new skin layer.They use glycolic acid, Trichloroacetic acid, salicylic and Beta hydroxyl acid.  Due to the toxicity of acid, it may cause skin bleaching and damage the liver. The treatment can cost up to $5000 depending on the type of treatment.

Surgery to get rid of Deep Forehead Wrinkles

Forehead lift which involves small incisions made on the hairline and pulling the skin to make it tighter and it costs about $ 5000. The downside is that there may face numbness and loss of hair.

Forehead Wrinkle Cream and serums

They contain antioxidant compounds such as Retinol, vitamin C, tea extract, Grape seed extract moisturizers such as hyaluronic acids, tea extract and exfoliators such as hydroxyl acids.

Facial Exercises –Reduce Wrinkles on Forehead

Done to strengthen the muscles and may include:

Exercise 1

Placing the middle and index fingers from both hands on forehead and pulling the skin from the forehead using some pressure.This will help increase blood flow and relax the muscles.

Exercise 2

Lowering the eyebrows while pulling them together and lifting them high and apart. This should be done five times daily.

Home Remedies for Forehead Wrinkle Treatment

  • Hydration- stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water and spritzing on the face to hydrate and refresh
  • Massaging olive oil on the forehead skin to provide the much-needed vitamin E that moisturizes the skin.
  • Use of small bandages across the forehead at night to hold skin back, filled with citrus the face packs help to provide skin with Vitamin A that boosts collagen and elastin production.
  • moisturize the skin
  • Adopting good sleeping positions such as sleeping on your back, use of silk pillow that help to reduce pressure on the skin.
  • Exfoliating the skin

Recipe 1

  1. 1 tablespoon of avocado oil which is a good source of vitamin E that stimulates collagen and elastin production
  2. 1 egg white for their astringent properties that help to tighten muscle
  3. 1tbsp aloe Vera for hydration and rejuvenates the skin
  4. Mix together and apply on clean skin as a mask and rinse off after twenty minutes

Recipe 2

  1. A cup of warm water
  2. A half teaspoon of baking soda to exfoliate the skin
  3. Two teaspoons of virgin olive oil provide the Vitamin E essential for collagen and elastin production

Clean the forehead with a damp warm cloth to open pores, use the olive oil on the damp skin and massage the wrinkles on the forehead.

For five minutes place a damp warm cloth on the forehead. Now mix the baking soda and the olive and sand massage the face.

Again place damp warm cloth for five minutes and allow mixture to rest on face for ten minutes before rinsing off with warm water

  • Protect skin for over exposure through sunscreen
  • Cut down on sugary foods and glycemic foods such as white bread, white potatoes and choose meats, nuts yogurt, fresh vegetables, plums, and berries
  • Cut down on alcohol consumption as it encourages glycation production.
  • Quit smoking
  • Avoid very hot baths
  • Avoid frowning and intense facial expressions.
  • Use of petroleum jelly on the forehead to provide moisture and seal the moisture. On damp  face, apply a coat of petroleum jelly on the forehead  and leave it overnight

How to Prevent Wrinkles on Forehead

  • Consumption of foods that contain vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E which contain retinol and retinoid that have antioxidation properties.They are found in fruit and vegetables.
  • Hydrating the body so as to help the flush out toxins, supply nutrients to cells function and also repair any damages. The recommended eight glasses for effectiveness.
  • Early use of anti-wrinkle creams as they hydrate, improve cell turnover, combat collagen breakdown
  • Daily drinking of green tea to fight glycation

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