Wrinkles start forming during youth and continue getting deeper with age.  At first, wrinkles are just signs we inherit from our parents (genetic aging) or simple expression lines (which appear as a result of our habitual facial expressions, as laughter and frowning); in time, under the effects of environmental factors like sun and extreme temperatures, these creases become wider and deeper and form the real wrinkles.

Except aging, the factors which accelerate wrinkle formation are sun damage, hormonal changes, extreme weather (hot, cold, windy), smoking, dehydration etc. The first wrinkles appear in the sun exposed areas like our face and first become visible around the eye or the forehead .

Applying the correct wrinkle treatment or procedure is important. Wrinkles, unlike other aging signs, require special treatment depending on their type (or area of the face) and cause that produced them. For example, the wrinkle treatment for environmentally damaged, younger skin is not the same with the wrinkle treatment for hormonally aging skin.

A wrinkle treatment includes creams with ingredients that can reduce the appearance by “filling” the crease; the substances which can temporarily plump up lines and wrinkles are collagen, retinol, hyaluronic acid or co-enzyme Q10 and lipids. However, apart from the topical treatments, there are several techniques to deal with wrinkles of all kinds, and they considerably help improve the overall appearance of the skin.

Types of wrinkles by face location and their treatment:

Forehead – vertical and horizontal lines appear as a result of diverse facial expressions and turn into deep wrinkles with age. Most noticeable are the vertical lines right above the nose, because they usually appear as deep creases in the muscle. Treating the forehead area is best done with massage and light gels or moisturizers, because this area tends to be naturally oilier than others. For dry skin, apply anti aging creams which can help lock in moisture.

Eyes – ‘Crow’s feet’ is the first sign of wrinkles around the eyes. The eye area is a little more sensitive than the rest of the face areas and has no oil producing glands.  It requires more hydration than the rest of the face; strong light, squinting, smiling, sight problems and dehydration of the area cause the crow’s feet, the “v” shaped lines in the corner of the eyes. Treat these lines from the first sign with intensive hydrators which also include sunscreens and vitamins to fight the discoloration that frequently appears in this delicate area.
Cheeks - ridges from the nose to the corner of the mouth, vertical lines in the middle of the cheeks, all represent common cheek wrinkles. Most of us have the lines which begin at the corner of the mouth and extend towards the nose; these are lines which form naturally as a result of years of talking and smiling. These creases become deeper at smokers and people who’ve had a lot of sun exposure. The adequate wrinkle treatment for this area consists of exercises, massage and nourishing hydrators. Moisturizers and anti aging creams which help plump up the area are recommended for a smoother finish. Do not use too much make up like foundation or powder in these creases as they are likely to appear as very unaesthetic later in the day.

Lips - above the upper lip, sometimes, creases can form. Most of the times they appear as vertical lines which are very visible while speaking. Determined by the movement of the upper lip, these wrinkles usually form with age and respond well to classic anti aging treatments. Massage and relaxing techniques also help improve the appearance of this area.
Chin and neck - with aging, when skin gets saggy, creases are very obvious and form as a result of the amount of skin which loses its support. Continuous hydration, elasticity exercises and special salon treatments can improve the looks of the deep wrinkles in this area.

Wrinkle treatment and facial massage

We have mentioned massage as a good wrinkle treatment solution. This is one of the popular procedures, also available at spas and salons in Canada, which has great results and no interdiction for sensitive skin. Specialists offer this kind of treatment but you can try it yourself at home! With consistent massage, skin can regain elasticity and facial muscles are relaxed for a brighter, smoother complexion.
The usual moves are tapping the delicate areas, slapping cheeks, pinching, circular/spiral moves on the forehead, the under eye area and cheeks, vertical movements across the horizontal lines and horizontal movements across the vertical lines. The reversed direction helps with “balancing out” the zone and improving blood circulation where the crease forms.  Use your fingers, palms, fists for ampler moves or only the fingertips. Pressing along the line of the wrinkle is also another way of continuing this type of wrinkle treatment. Once treatments are continuous, results should last and improvements stay visible.