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Twelve Ways To Beat Wrinkles


Have you ever noticed a healthy child’s skin? It is smooth and unlined. As we grow up, our faces match how we think and feel. Therefore our nature gets permanently etched on our face. If you do not want too much of your experiences to show on your face, as wrinkles, avoid making expressions repeatedly. The same expression over and over again (like squinting in the sun or frowning), makes the facial muscles contract all the time. Also as the facial skin cannot contract like the facial muscles, so a line appears which eventually becomes a wrinkle. And although the aging process can also result in skin wrinkling, it is only partly responsible. Ultraviolet light from the sun plays a large role as well.

  • You should try and relax your face as often as possible. Try it through facial exercises, yoga and meditation.

  • You can also boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds (methi dana) in about 750 mls of water for a few minutes. Apply the mixture on the face for preventing dryness, blackheads and wrinkles.

  • The single biggest cause of skin ageing is sunlight. You should use a sunscreen every day, because the aging effects of the sun are as prevalent in the cold winter months, as in the hot summer ones. This will help prevent your skin from ageing prematurely, and will guard against burning.

  • Do not drink lots of alcohol and do stop smoking. Cigarette smoke speeds up the ageing process as it strips your skin of oxygen and slows down the regeneration of new cells. It can give the skin a grey, sluggish look, and cause fine lines around the mouth, because heavy smokers are constantly pursing their lips to draw on a cigarette.

  • Many older women do not cleanse their skin as thoroughly as they should, believing this can lead to dryness and lines. However, it is essential to ensure your skin is clear of dead skin cells, dirt and make-up to give it a youthful, fresh glow. A mild soap or creamy cleanser used with cotton wool, is effective for most women. If your skin is very dry, massage with an oily cleanser. Leave on your skin for a few minutes, then rinse away the excess with warm water.

  • As well as daily skincare, remember to treat your skin from time to time with special treatments such as facials, serums and anti-aging creams.

  • Boost the circulation by buying a gentle facial scrub or exfoliator, and use once a week to keep the surface of your skin soft and smooth. This increases the blood-flow to the top layers of skin, and encourages cell renewal. You can get the same effect by lathering a facial wash on your skin using a clean shaving brush.

  • Be careful not to drag at your skin when applying skincare products or make-up. The skin around your eyes is particularly likely to show signs of aging. A heavy touch can cause the skin to stretch. Always use a light touch and take your strokes upward, rather than drag the skin down. Also, avoid any products that make your skin itch, sting or feel sensitive. (Try to choose cosmetics labeled ‘non-allergenic’ which are friendly to the skin). If any product causes this sort of reaction, stop using it at once and switch to a gentler formulation.

  • Extremes of hot and cold weather can strip your skin of essential moisture, leaving it dry and more prone to damage. Central heating can have the same effect. For this reason, ensure you moisturize regularly, changing your products according to the seasons. In the winter you may need a more oily product to keep the cold out and not to freeze on the skin’s surface. In hot weather, lighter formulations are more comfortable on the skin, and you can boost their activity by using a few drops of special treatment serum underneath.

  • As well as using a daily moisturizer, you can also boost your skin’s water levels weekly. Either use a nourishing face mask or apply a thick layer of your usual moisturizer or night cream. Whichever you choose, leave on the skin for 5-10 minutes, then remove the excess with tissues. Apply to damp skin for greater effect.

  • Existing lines can be minimized to the naked eye by opting for the latest light-reflecting foundations, concealers and powders. These contain luminescent particles to bounce light away from your skin, making lines less noticeable and giving your skin a wonderful luminosity.

  • Skincare benefits are not limited to skincare products. In fact, many make-up products now contain UV filters and skin-nourishing ingredients to treat your skin as well as superficially improve its appearance. So check out the latest products.

You can be attractive at any age. Beauty care should not decrease with age, rather it should increase. Contact us for more information about our special facial skincare products at info@globalspecialtysourcett.com.


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