Everybody wants to look young but the basic problem are the fine lines that start marking the entire face. These lines may include deep wrinkles, laugh lines, frown lines and many more that keep coming along with the passing age. Laugh lines are caused due to various factors. Primarily they are caused by sun exposure and several other general reasons. If you want to get rid of them then its best to eliminate them via the listed home remedies that are easy to follow and yield great results.
1. Exfoliation
Dead cells can actually turn your face into nothing but a grave yard that can be the breeding ground for many skin troubles including wrinkles. Exfoliation should be the very first step before applying any other product on the skin. Use mild exfoliants that gently clear the dead cell lot. Peel-off facial masks and facial scrubs are a great means of skin cleansing. They prepare the pores for maximum hydration and remove the dead cells for refreshing the skin.
2. Vitamins
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are vitamins that greatly benefit the skin. Use lotions and face creams that contain AHAs. They function against skin-damaging molecules oxygen that move as free radicals around the body. These are great for collagen growth and remove dead cells from the surface of skin. AHAs can cause allergic reaction and irritations on the skin. Therefore it is advisable that you test a small amount in the beginning and ensure that it does not have any side effects. A careful analysis of the reaction is really important because some people are highly allergic to this product.
A great way to check this would be by soaking a cloth in milk and applying it to the skin. AHA is a part of milk, sugarcane and is also found in many fruits. Vitamin A acid if derived through prescription is also an effective means of reducing fine lines. During the initial application peeling and redness are visible in the skin. The frequency of application and amount can be changed for reduced irritations. Creams with Vitamins like A,C,E and also Beta-carotene can be used as a medium of treatment through prescriptions.
3. Fruits
a. Avocados have a high moisture element and are high on Vitamin E and also have antioxidant levels that protect the skin from damage caused by sun. Mash the pulp lightly and apply it on the face. Leave this on for 20 minutes and wipe it clean.
b. Papaya also works on lines. The enzymes present in the fruit act as a peel for the outer skin layer. Applying it is simple quite like the avocado facial. For an exfoliating effect you can even mix a bit of oatmeal.
c. Banana and honey are the third effective application mixture that can be applied to the face for a firm skin.
4. Herbal remedies
Alike the fruits, herbs are also very effective in reducing fine lines present on the skin. Apply fresh Aloe Vera gel derived from the leaf of the plant. Cut the leaf from the base and split it open. The gel can be collected using a spoon. The green peel should not be damaged while performing this. Malic acid present in Aloe Vera helps in making the skin much more healthier and fresh.
5. Exercises
A highly desirable method for cutting down those wrinkles is regular exercising. Target the cheek muscles to minimize fine lines and wrinkles.
a. Hook the corners of your mouth using your index fingers. Gently pull the sides on the outside. Don’t stretch over 1/4 inch. This exercise contracts the orbicularis oris muscle. Press your lips in a puckering fashion. Hold the position on for a fraction of seconds. Draw the corners as close together as possible. Relax and then undertake 25 repetitions. This exercise helps prevent sagging.
b. Place the tips of your fingers over the laugh lines and then press firmly. Smile as wide as possible pressing the lines. Hold the position for five seconds then relax and undertake 30 repetitions of the same. This exercise strengthens the cheek muscles because of the resistance forced on it. This minimize laugh lines and creases around the mouth.
c. Rest your thumb around the corner of your eyes and the other fingers over your head. Close the eyes firmly and then slide the thumb around the temples. Relax and undertake ten repetitions of this exercise. Laughing causes wrinkles around the eyes because the cheeks push up hence this exercise will remove these out.