10 surefire ways to smooth forehead wrinkles

When you cross the age of 30 years, it is normal to start to appear the first signs of expression. It is at this age that the skin becomes thinner, and therefore has more difficulty retaining enough moisture to maintain its elasticity. This process is linked to genetic factors (fair-skinned people are more prone to wrinkle formation), sun exposure and also their skin type, as oily-skinned people tend to have fewer wrinkles than dry-skinned people of the same age.

The subcutaneous layer of the skin, where there is a layer of fat, over the years “deflates” and the dermis over time loses substances such as collagen and elastin. With the loss of these structures, the signs appear in the epidermis, where wrinkles appear, which bother most women, even the youngest.

Thanks to advances in science, it is possible to soften them with the help of creams and aesthetic treatments. Beautician Gisele Stout from the Los Angeles clinic recommends treatments that have been proven to smooth out those undesirable expression lines and specialist in facial gymnastics and natural cosmetics Isabel Thain gives tips on homemade solutions:

up to 30

If you are up to 30 years old and you are seeing the first wrinkles appear, check out some preventive and reactive measures. Wrinkles appear due to several factors, including genetics, so the ideal is to consult a dermatologist to see which treatment applies to each case. The most suitable solutions for women up to 30 years old are:

1. Anti-wrinkle creams and sunscreen

To get rid of fine wrinkles and prevent new ones, more important than using an age cream at night is using sunscreen during the day. The minimum factor is 30 and it must be reapplied once or twice a day. “Try to create habits, such as waking up and applying cream and sunscreen, retouching at lunchtime and so on”, indicates Gisele. At night, use a specific makeup remover, oil or baby soap removing all the makeup and then apply your anti-aging cream.

2. Facial gymnastics

Our face also has muscles that, if exercised, give more tone to the skin of the face. According to facial gymnastics specialist Isabel Thain, exercises are a good help, complement treatments and attenuate even the deepest marks. “Some people confuse facial gymnastics with grimaces. It’s not quite like that, when you make faces or exercises the wrong way, you run the risk of working too much in one area to the detriment of another, causing the opposite effect”, she warns.

Isabel suggests three daily exercises that look at the face in a harmonious way:

• Make a round beak stretching the muscles. Count to 15. Go back slowly relaxing and counting to 7. Repeat 5 times.
• Squint your eyes and count to 10. Go back slowly to a count of 7. Repeat 5 times.
• Force a “Monalisa smile”, without showing teeth, count to 10. Go back to count to 7. Repeat 5 times.

3. Anti-wrinkle patches

According to the manufacturer, they have micro-batteries that stimulate the elastic fibers of the skin. Just stick them under or beside the eyes, on the forehead, beside the mouth and wait. In the case of the forehead, it is preferable to place it in the center of the forehead or above the eyebrows, places where wrinkles usually appear.

The skin absorbs the patch, deflating it and leaving it paper-thin. The effect is instantaneous, but not lasting. “As stated on the packaging, they are ideal for a party day or a photo shoot”, emphasizes beautician Gisele Stout.

4. Acupuncture

An ancient technique of oriental medicine, acupuncture seeks the general balance of the human body. It is also used to combat wrinkles by stimulating blood circulation, thus increasing skin oxygenation and consequently the production of collagen and elastin. “To smooth out forehead wrinkles, we apply it directly, usually between the eyebrows on the glabella – the so-called wrinkle of concern”, says Gisele.

5. Russian Stimulation

Russian stimulation, a technique well known and widely used by beauticians, is a kind of passive facial gymnastics. Muscle fibers are worked through electrostimulation, the “little bumps” that are produced by the machine that is in direct contact with the skin. The treatment is effective according to Gisele, especially for those who also suffer from sagging. The result is a more defined facial contour. The machine used for Russian stimulation also aids in the absorption of wrinkle creams, which manage to be absorbed by deeper layers of the skin.

after 30

6. DMAE

The most acclaimed new anti-aging cream of the new times is called DMAE. With a proven tightening and firming action, it promotes a visible and instant lifting effect. According to Gisele, the cream causes muscle contraction in the short and long term, hence the success. To maintain the effects, use must be daily and continuous.

Creams with DMAE usually contain vitamin E, which is an antioxidant and fights the action of free radicals. The composition is usually 8% DMAE and 5 to 7% vitamin E. Specialists recommend keeping the product in the fridge and, when traveling, carrying it in a thermal container.

According to Gisele, these procedures are recommended especially on days when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius. DMAE creams should not be used by pregnant women or people with hypersensitivity to the substance. Before using any medication, always consult a doctor.

7. Chemical peeling

Our skin is completely renewed in cycles of about 7 years. The body naturally expels dead cells and produces new cells daily. Chemical peeling is an intervention to speed up this process. “By removing dead skin, we stimulate cell renewal. The finer wrinkles are visibly attenuated, the skin is more vibrant”, explains the beautician.

The results are obtained by the formula that takes specific acids, to get rid of wrinkles and break possible freckles or sun spots, a minimum of 5 sessions is recommended. “The results are noticeable from the first session, but depending on the amount and depth of wrinkles, more sessions are needed”, says Gisele.

8. Carboxytherapy

Carboxytherapy is an aesthetic treatment that consists of the injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) to level the skin layers. It is used to reduce depressions in the skin, such as cellulite or wrinkles. “The difference between carboxytherapy and botox is that while the former attacks static wrinkles – from when the face is not tense – butolinic toxin paralyzes the muscles. In no way does one treatment replace the other, but carboxytherapy is certainly a good and cheaper solution”, he says.

The results are fantastic, but the sessions are a little painful, but 100% safe. CO2 is introduced through a needle, the skin tissue is slightly deformed for a few minutes, then returns to normal. The results vary according to each person, but at least 10 sessions are recommended, and from the fourth it is already possible to notice a good evolution. As the gas is naturally produced by our body, there is no risk of allergies.

9. Fractional laser

Laser wrinkle treatment has collagen as its active ingredient. The laser makes micro-perforations in the skin to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which smooth out wrinkles. The treatment can be done on the entire face or just the forehead, the sessions depend on the depth of the wrinkles. The more aggressive the laser, the more expensive. This treatment is not recommended for tanned skin.

10. Botox

As efficient as it is controversial, botox consists of injecting botulinum toxin at strategic points on the face. She has the power to paralyze the muscles of the face. Its effect is instantaneous, but not lifelong – Botox must be reapplied every 6 months.

Makeup for mature skin

Your makeup choice can improve (or worsen) the appearance of wrinkles. The exaggerated use of powder, for example, is not recommended. Check out 5 tips from makeup artist Dulce Lütke, from the Expert Beauty Center:

1. A drop of silicone at the base: You can also choose to apply a drop evenly over the entire face, this helps to smooth out wrinkles. The drop has to be minimal, so that the face doesn’t look too oily.
2. Less is more: According to Dulce, quantity does not guarantee good coverage. Foundation, concealer and powder – the lighter the better for mature skin.
3. Matte Lipstick: Oily/creamy lipstick can get into the grooves of the mouth, giving a not-too-elegant look. Therefore, opt for matte lipsticks with a matte effect.
4. Brighten the center of the lips: The tip is to use a darker opaque tone around the lips with another lighter and pearly tone in the center. Attention to eyeliner pencils and lipsticks of different shades, that’s not the idea. The gradient should be subtle, natural.
5. Assume your age: For Dulce, these tips are also useful for younger women. In addition to age, wrinkles are a genetic inheritance. The important thing when it comes to makeup is to have common sense and personality. After all, expression marks are marks of people with facial expressions.

Prevention is better than cure

The cliché is 100% true in the case of wrinkles. The years of frowning and neglecting sunscreen are the biggest villains in this story. Other tips from the time of our grandmothers also deserve to be taken into account, such as the total removal of makeup before going to bed, good nights sleep, not abusing alcohol, not smoking, moisturizing the skin and drinking plenty of water. Wrinkles are signs that will appear with advancing age, there is no way to prevent them from appearing, but good habits help to delay it and good treatments to smooth these marks.