As you age, you may start wondering, “when do wrinkles start?” Unfortunately, there’s no one correct answer to this question. There are many factors that all play a role in determining when wrinkles start to form for each specific person.

Some may get wrinkles earlier in their life while others don’t start to notice wrinkles until later on in life. The good news is, however, if you haven’t already started noticing wrinkles, you still have time to stop them! It’s never too late to start developing healthy habits to help prevent wrinkles.

Think about your day-to-day activities. How much time do you spend outdoors? How many hours do you spend on the job?

What are your eating habits like? Begin to break down your daily habits and then continue reading below. Here are 5 different ways you can start preventing wrinkles today!

1. Moisturize

As you get older, your skin becomes drier. Dry skin plays a role in wrinkle formation and can even cause existing wrinkles to worsen. Be sure to moisturize your skin daily to prevent it from becoming dried out.

Not only do you want to moisturize your face, but you should moisturize the rest of your body as well. Applying a moisturizer to your skin is as if you were to give your skin a drink. Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid are two essential ingredients to look for in a moisturizing cream.

Both are known to prevent wrinkles and keep skin happy. Include a moisturizer into your daily routine and keep those pesky wrinkles away!

2. Stay Out of the Sun

How much time do you spend outdoors in the sun? Are you protecting your skin when you are spending time outside? Excessive exposure to harmful sun rays can cause wrinkling.

By using sunblock on a consistent basis, you can slow down signs of aging. Each time you go outdoors, you should be shielding your skin from the sun by using sunblock. Even if you’re only going out for a short while, you should protect your skin.

Even if it seems overcast, you need to use sunblock. Overcast weather can fool you into believing that the sun isn’t strong enough to cause damage at the time, but it can. Find a sunscreen enriched with antioxidants and has an SPF between 30 and 50.

For even more protection, consider wearing a sun hat, sunglasses, and light-colored clothes. The light colors will reflect the heat and sun rays rather than absorb them.

3. Quit Smoking

Collagen and elastin are two fibers in your skin that give it its strength and its elasticity. Smoking tobacco damages these two fibers. With this con and all of its many other negative effects on your body, it’s best to quit smoking while you’re still ahead.

The nicotine in the cigarette reduces the amount of blood flow that travels through your skin. In return, your skin doesn’t receive as much oxygen. The result is unhealthy skin overall.

Although it’s much easier said than done, the fact is this: if you’re a smoker and don’t already have wrinkles, then you need to quit now. If you’re serious about preventing wrinkles and working on a healthier body in general, then you should start taking steps to quit now.

4. Stay Hydrated

Do you know how much water you’re drinking every day? Do you know how much water you’re supposed to be drinking every day? For men, 13 cups of water a day is ideal, while for women, 9 cups of water a day is a good amount.

Are you hitting your mark? If not, you could be risking the possible chance of wrinkles forming on your skin. By drinking more water, you’re keeping your skin hydrated.

Aside from preventing wrinkles, staying hydrated helps keep your body healthy in other ways as well. Dehydration can lead to dizziness, headaches, dry skin, and more.

5. Stay Relaxed

Staying relaxed is going to help decrease your chances of getting wrinkles in several ways. For starters, you need to focus on keeping your face relaxed. Any squinting, frowning, and pursing of the lips (such as when you smoke cigarettes) can result in premature wrinkles.

To prevent excessive squinting, think about what may be causing you to squint. Do you need to have your eyes checked for prescription glasses? Is it time to get a new prescription?

Do you spend a lot of time in the sun without sunglasses? If so, be sure to correct any of these issues. Schedule an appointment with your eye doctor as soon as possible and start wearing sunglasses and sun hats when outdoors.

Do you find yourself frowning more than you’d like? This may be due to stress. If you’re stressed about work, finances, or other life struggles, be sure to take some time for self-care.

Some ways to reduce stress and frowning are to include exercise in your daily routine, practice deep breathing exercises, meditate, practice yoga, and more. Speak with your primary care doctor about different ways that you can relieve stress that’ll work best for you and your schedule.

When do Wrinkles Start? Not Today!

Are you wondering, “when do wrinkles start?” If so, we hope you can use these tips listed above to put a stop to your wrinkles before they even form!

Having trouble with preexisting stubborn wrinkles? There’s still hope for you! BETTER OFF Med Spa in San Diego uses picosecond laser treatment to transform your skin from the inside out, removing your wrinkles!

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and see how we can help keep your skin wrinkle-free!