Although age is just a number for many of us, it’s hard to accept the fact that we are getting old! Ugly creases and fine lines all over the face can give you the worst nightmares of your life, and not to forget the dent it makes on your confidence! Fortunately, there are many home remedies for wrinkles that can smoothen your skin and make you look younger!

These anti-wrinkle home remedies work by nourishing your skin from within and improving its elasticity. Apart from reducing the sagginess on your face and neck, they also reduce dark spots, pigmentation and other signs of aging. Let us begin our fight against wrinkles by learning about the various causes, symptoms and remedies for treating them.

What Causes Wrinkles On Skin?

Before we learn about the remedies for wrinkles, let us first understand what wrinkles are! Wrinkles are a natural part of aging and develop when the skin loses its elasticity. The sad part is, even young people in their late 20’s or 30’s can also notice wrinkles on their skin. Here are some of the main factors that cause wrinkles:

• Age: When you age, the skin becomes less elastic and dry. It no more produces its natural oils to maintain its suppleness and lead to dehydration. This results in skin folds called wrinkles.
• Ultra-Violet Damage: Sun exposure can destroy the skin’s connective tissues due to UV radiation. It damages the collagen and elastin fibers which lie deep down your skin. Thus, your skin loses its flexibility, giving rise to wrinkles.
• Fat and Weight Loss: When you suddenly lose your fat deposits, the skin cannot adjust to the change. The sagged skin remains as it is and appears like wrinkles on face, neck and eyes.
• Smoking: Smoking alters the blood supply in your body and reduces the oxygen levels. This can impact your skin and lead to wrinkles.
• Facial Expressions: Maintaining or repeating a facial expression like frowning, smiling or squinting your eyes for long, give rise to grooves beneath your skin. With age, they get deeper and become permanent.

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