A wrinkle is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes such as glycation or, wrinkling in the skin is caused by habitual facial expression, aging, sun damage, smoking, poor hydration & various other factors.
- Aging wrinkles:- In humans collagen is very stable, not regenerative. Unlike some human cells of the body that are constantly dying & replicating, collagen cells will not be repaced for around 30 years. As a result ,these old collagen cells breakdown & according to research, it is this fragmented collagen that causes wrinkles. Fragmented collagen also leads to skin tearing & bruising easier than it otherwise would.
- Glucosaminoglycans:- GAGS are produced by the body to maintain structural integrity in tissues & to maintain fluid balance. Hyaluronic acid is a type of GAG that promotes collagen synthesis, repair & hydration. GAGS serve as a natural moisturizer & lubricant below epidermal cells to inhabit the production of matrix metaloproteinages(MMPS). Topical glycosaminoglycans supplements can help to provide temporary restoration of enzyme balance to slow or prevent matrix breakdown & consequent onset of wrinkle formation. So to control wrinkles we have to balance the GAGS.
Wrinkle symptom:-
- Skin becomes loose & sagging near the eyes, cheeks, necks & hands which get easily noticeable with age. Fine lines or crease are observed in the skin surface.
Ayurveda : Home remedies for wrinkles:-
- Make natural homemades paste using (1-2tsp) juices of sugarcane & (2-3tsp)turmeric powder, which is the most effective herb used in every kitchen & keep it aside for 5mins. Gently apply on aging lines(wrinkles) & let it dry for 10-15 mins, then wash your face using clean water.
- Ayurveda Oil Massage, down wrinkles around the eyes, neck & other areas with coconut oil before sleep increases blood circulation & promote relaxation to the skin. This is helpful to get rid of wrinkles.
- A good facial massage improves blood circulation,tones your skin & gives a new life to the tired & dead skins. Massage the wrinkles prone area for 10 mins, with the central part of the pineapple fruit, which is hard or with its fresh juice then wash your face using cold water. It slows down the aging aging lines.
- Ayurveda mixture using natural honey(1/2tsp)& fresh chopped ginger (1tsp) & eat it daily at sunrise. This is one of the important home remedies.
- You can also use the freshly prepared juices of cucumber or apple everyday on wrinkles as it is natural & effective treatment for curing wrinkles & slows down skin aging.
- Pamper your under eyes skin area by using egg white or castor oil, as it keeps the skin soft & nourishes with required nutrients in your body & slows down the aging sign(wrinkles).
Do & donts
- Drink enough water as it keeps the skin glowing & removes unwanted materials from the body.
- Use a natural sun protecting cream everyday as uv rays of the sun takes away the natural beauty of the skin & develops wrinkles around your eyes, necks & any exposed skin surface.
- Diet plays an important role for keeping the skin glowing & wrinkle free. Eat green vegetables, sprouts, fish, nuts, papeya, purple coloured fruits,as it keeps you active & slows down the aging lines.
- If you want to look beautiful & reduce your wrinkles or finelines then stop smoking & avoid tea, beverages & alcohol
- Do a face scrub using various natural home available products like turmeric, rose water, honey once or twice a week to keep it soft & clean this also reduce wrinkles or aging sign.
- Eat healthy food & avoid junk foods, oily foods & do yoga regularly.
More Description on Severe Wrinkling by Sun
- Wind, heat& chemicals & the natural effects of aging cause a certain amount of wrinkling in everyone, but it is much worse in people who spend a lot of times in the sun. Years of exposure cause the photoaging, which includes freckles, yellowing, roughness, visible blood vessels & dark spots as well as wrinkling.
- Years of sun exposure cause the supporting structures of the skin, primarily the collagen & elastine, to weaken & break down. In addition , as a person ages the sweat & oil glands of the skin becomes less numerous & smaller in size. This causes the skin to lose moisture & to do out. The skin around the eyelids,jaw & neck is specially thin & therefore more naturally prone to aging.
How yoga helps?
- Yoga gives your skin a healthy glow by balancing your hormones & boosting the flow of oxygen rich blood to your skin. This keeps your skin resilient & prevents dryness & excessive sagging. Yoga also tones the muscles of your face & neck.
Ayurveda Based Foods Habits:-
Beans: Great antiaging foods, beans are one of the best sources of plant protein. Peas, beans & chickpeas are collectively known as legumes. Most common beans have 215cal / cooked cup. They have the most protein with the least fat of any foods & they are high in potassium but low in sodium which is good for the skin.
Tomatoes: A medium tomato has only about 25cal. These garden delights are low in fat & sodium, high in potassium & rich in fiber, they help in healthy skin.
Fish & omega3: It is a good fatty acid. It basically moisturizes your skin without making it oily & even balances out in general oil production within the skin.
Olives:The oleic acid found in olives & virgin olive oil can make the difference between a complexion that looks like rose petal. Eat more olive oil by using it in salad dressings or dip bread in it rather than using butter, you can also use olive oil for cooking or add olives to pasta & salads.
- Cocoa: Cocoa contains polyphenol a substance that rids the body of the active oxygen that causes aging, Another research told after drinking cocoa, blood flow to the skin was increased & thus it received higher levels of nutrients & moisture. It also protected against uv damage,which is the number one enemy to skin aging.
- Red peppers:- It is packed with vit-A, vit-E, plus bioflavonoids which help moisturize as well as heal the skin. Research from Dr. Ronald Watson found that the antioxidants in red, yellow & orange foods build up under the skin creating extra uv protection. The effect is so strong that eating 6 portions a day for about 2 months will build a natural barrier equivalent to a factor for sunscreen.
- Beetroot:- It is a won derful vegetable,low in calories & high fiber.This purple root is a great source of antioxidants which directly benefit the health of your skin. It contains pigment called anthocyanins which help support collagen production in the skin.
- Flaxseed: It is a well known natural wrinkle reducer. Not only will it smooth out your skin.But it also helps lubricate the digestive system. Flaxseed contain helpful proteins known as omega6 & omega3 fatty acids which directly benefit the health of your skin. Flaxseed is a major source of the health fat omega 3, says Suzi Grant,author of Alternative aging skin cells are surrounded by a fatty layer made from this & other fats so, the higher your omega3 intake the stronger that layer is & the plumper your skin cells are which helps disguise lines & wrinkles.
By Ayur Team, Nature Natural Inc, USA
