While extensive research into the human genome is still trying to address many aging-related questions for us, we can’t help but cringe at the sight of wrinkles and its devastating forms – worry lines, laugh lines, frown lines, crow’s feet.
As we try to seek answers in numerous anti-aging creams and products, it wouldn’t hurt us to take one good look at some of nature’s very own cures for wrinkles.
The first thing you could do is to sleep right. Staying up for too many hours into the night can make you look old, so it is important to get enough sleep. The way you sleep affects the way you look. To avoid wrinkles, sleep on your back and keep pillows away from your face. Pressing your face into a pillow whenever you sleep can give you wrinkles.
While each of us could have our own version of a balanced diet, it is however essential for the diet to contain eggs, beef, chicken and whole meat. Vitamins A, C and D act as anti-oxidants and bring about healthy skin.
Massaging the face with coconut oil, applying lemon juice several times a day, rubbing the core of pineapple or green apples, or even a combined paste of turmeric and sugarcane can help ironing out wrinkles.
Sipping on your favorite drink with a straw can make you look alluring, but it can cause wrinkles. So, stay away from those straws. Also, never let the drink linger in your mouth. Drinking water afterwards can reduce your chances of tooth decay due to the acids found in colas, non-colas, and other aerated drinks.
Unhappiness, loneliness, anxiety and depression are major stress factors that can break you down and may cause premature aging. Put on a happy face instead. When you will feel much better, it will reflect on your face too.
Last, but certainly not the least, be wise and moisturize!