Prevention is always easier than treatment. This is the same case for wrinkles. Although many people feel that wrinkles cannot be stopped once you get to a certain age, there are still a few secrets out there that have nothing to do with what you intake or your exposure to the sun. Skin Essentials @ bod:evolve would like to share these secrets with you, so that you can begin to focus on looking your absolute best!

1. Re-Train Your Face and body. Many of our facial creases are caused from expressions we make often, but don’t realize that we’re making them. Being aware that you are making these faces will allow you to concentrate harder on not making them so frequently. Be conscious about your posture. Slouching can initiate creases and rolls that are not visually pleasing. Imagine that you are always being pulled up by the top of your head. This will minimize wrinkles and discomfort.

2. Laser Resurfacing. There are many lasers out now that dramatically reduce the fine lines & wrinkles, age spots, and overall skin tone. Skin Essentials treats with the Sciton laser because of the spectacular results and patient comfort provided.

3. Try Botox. Botox is a treatment that can be used for preventing and removing the wrinkles in your forehead, the 11’s in your brow, and crow’s feet. A lot of what Botox offers is prevention. If you begin using Botox when you start to notice the lines, your muscles will train themselves to relax. Over time you will also notice that your results can last longer and you may be able to use a lesser number units, which saves you money.

4. Fill in your lines. Dermal fillers are often used to fill in the creases around the mouth. These injectables can also soften the jaw line, plump up lips, and add volume to the cheeks.

5. Reduce the number of pillows you sleep with. This will help minimize neck wrinkles and the dreaded double chin.

6. Do your reading before bed. Unintentionally, this will always put your neck in a position to cause a double chin and wrinkling around the jowls. 

7. Don’t get comfortable at the computer. Never look down at your computer screen and try to look away from the keyboard as well. This not only can cause double chin but it can hurt other parts of your body. Get up and walk around at least every 30 minutes. And, if you are one of those who has to look down at the keyboard while typing, for goodness sake take a class! It will benefit you in the long run.

Implementing these ideas into your lifestyle will bring out a whole new look and a whole new YOU!!!

Written by: Andrea Thompson