Surely in the morning after sleep, approaching the mirror, you discovered wrinkles on your face. This is quite normal, as they are temporary. However, with age, a person's skin becomes less elastic. Therefore, temporary wrinkles may eventually become permanent. Of course, this is far from the only reason for the appearance of wrinkles on the face, and with age it is impossible to completely avoid their appearance, but you can minimize their number. Moreover, doing this is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.
Wrinkles on the face often appear during sleep
Why do wrinkles appear on the face< /h2>
Wrinkles appear on the skin for a variety of reasons, for example, as a result of exposure to sunlight, due to bad habits such as smoking, being in a very dry climate, facial expressions (squinting eyes, grinning, frowning, etc.), as well as sleeping positions.
Many of these factors can be eliminated, for example, giving up bad habits, using sunscreen if possible, etc. But, according to experts, one of the key factors in the appearance of wrinkles is sleep position. When a person sleeps on his side, and especially on his stomach, the face is greatly compressed, as a result of which the skin of the face is deformed. In addition, when a person moves during sleep, the skin contracts and stretches.
Wrinkles on the face occur due to facial expressions and many other factors
This is not a threat to young people, since the skin is elastic, and any folds on the face quickly disappear. However, if temporary wrinkles are repeated regularly in the same place on the face, they may become permanent over time. This is also facilitated by the fact that the skin stretches during sleep, but does not recover as effectively as at a young age.
The time spent in each sleep position, the amount of external forces applied to each area of the face, and the area of contact with the surface of the pillow also influence the nature and rate of wrinkle formation during sleep. In addition, the formation of wrinkles is influenced by the time spent in a particular position, as well as the area of contact with the face, the surface of the pillow and the force with which it presses on the face. The nature and speed of the appearance of wrinkles especially depends on these factors.
For example, if a person lies on one side throughout the night, he is more likely to develop wrinkles, and they will be deeper. Of course, after one night of such sleep nothing will happen, but if a person sleeps like this regularly, temporary wrinkles will become permanent.
Sleeping on your back will help you avoid extra wrinkles on your face
How to avoid wrinkles on your face face
From all of the above it follows that it is advisable to sleep on your back, since in this case the skin of your face will not be subject to deformation. But this is far from the only recommendation that allows you to minimize the appearance of wrinkles on the skin. Experts also recommend paying attention to skin care procedures. For example, collagen helps increase skin elasticity.
However, in order for the skin to retain this substance, it also needs hyaluronic acid, a natural molecule that is present in the human body. It not only keeps collagen and elastin in the correct configuration, but also stimulates their production and also provides hydration. This is why hyaluronic acid is often found in skin care creams, gels and lotions.
It is also important to use humectants, which can work in different ways. For example, “occlusive” substances create an oily film on the surface of the skin that prevents moisture loss. There are also “humidifiers” that are more suitable for people with dry skin. They themselves moisturize it and at the same time retain water.
A healthy diet will allow your skin to remain elastic longer
In addition, you should pay attention to the pillows and pillowcases on which you sleep. The less wrinkles they form, and the softer they are, the better. It is advisable to use silk pillowcases, as they allow the skin to glide, which means it stretches less. And most importantly — Don’t forget about a healthy diet, which has a positive effect on the entire body, including skin health. A “healthy diet” should be understood as a balanced diet with a sufficient amount of vegetables and fruits, not containing ultra-processed foods, fast food, harmful additives, etc.
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Following all of the above recommendations will reduce the number of wrinkles as much as possible. But don’t forget that you need to take care of healthy skin not only on your face, but throughout your body.