Wrinkles  and its Remedies

Let us Know about Normal Skin before analysing the skin with wrinkles.

The skin normal is made up of 3 layers - the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the outer layer .The cells of the epidermis,  move from the bottom layer of the epidermis to the top layer. Epidermis acts as a protective layer to external environment. As the cells reach the top layer they flake off.

The second layer  dermis, contains the connective tissues which are the structural elements of the skin. These tissues give skin the strength (collagen fibres), turgor , elasticity (elastin) etc. The cells of the epidermis receive their nutrients from the blood vessels in the dermis. 

Below dermis is the subcutaneous tissue containing fat cells. These fat cells act as  insulation to the body. The skin looks plumpy due to fat cells.

causes of wrinkles and Changes that occur in  skin as age advances.

Changes in epidermis:

The epidermal cells become thinner as age advances .They also lose their stickiness. This change in epidermal cells allows the moisture to escape instead of retaining it back causing dryness of the skin. As we get old the epidermal cells start dividing slowly and the rate of repairing process also retards.Thus thinning of skin leads to wrinkles

Changes in dermis:

1. The collagen fiber production reduces.
2. The elastin fibers wear out.
3. The production of sebum from sebaceous glands decreases.
4. there will be a decrease in number of sweat glands.
5. The supply of nutrients also decreases.

All the above mentioned changes lead to formation of wrinkles.

Changes in subcutaneous tissues.

The fat cells get smaller with age.

All these changes in three layers of skin lead to wrinkles and sagging.

The factors that cause early aging and formation of wrinkles

Sun :

Constant exposure to U-V radiations from sun cause premature aging of skin. Due to constant exposure to sun the epidermis becomes thin and many harm full lesions like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinomas occur. Sun light also damages collagen fibers of dermis causing early aging.

Hormones 

The hormonal changes  due to menopause or decreased estrogen production may lead to changes in skin.

Gravity and  constant frowning cause wrinkles.

Tips to avoid wrinkles.

1. Apply moisturizer regularly.
2. Air conditioners and room heaters tend to dry the skin. Hence apply heavier moisturizer if you are working in these conditions.
3. Do not stretch or pull the delicate skin under eye or facial skin.
4. Do not go out in hot sun. Carry an umbrella, wear sun glasses and apply sun screen lotions before stepping out in hot sun.
5. Avoid smoking.
6. Consume chick peas and soya beans regularly.
7. Drink plenty of milk.
8. Practice YOGA and MEDITATION regularly.

Home remedies for wrinkles

1. Apply egg yolk once in a week for 10 minutes.
2. A mixture of honey, olive oil and cream give very good results.
3. Apply nourishing mask once in a week