Facial Wrinkle

Do facial peels (for example, Untimate Facial by Cosme Search, Inc) actually caise wrinkles to form more quickly? I know that a good facial peel, without burning, leaves the fresh, young layer of skin to come through, put does this encourage the wrinkles to form more?

No, I don’t know where you heard that.
Facial Peels reduce fine lines.
If your still worried, you could try a microderm abrasion product. Or go see an facialist.

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I know ppl say u shouldn’t be worrying about that now, once ur in ur late 20’s or older u can start with that stuff, but i have undereye wrinkles now! Will a firming cream for that area affect me in any negative way whatsoever using it at this age or is it just not usually done? Thank you.
Are there any products you can recommend?

It wont necessarily have adverse effects on you, other than it might be too active for your skin, even if you see wrinkles around your eyes. Anti-aging products aren’t simply meant to work with wrinkled skin, they also have to do with skin age… the technologies used in anti-aging skin care are specifically designed to address problems in aged skin that cause wrinkles. Wrinkles in young skin happen for a completely different reason.
If you’re finding wrinkles around your eyes it’s probably due to a lack of hydration and not aging, so I would say don’t sink money into an anti-aging eye/ firming eye cream, just get a good basic eye cream and the effect on your young skin will be that it hydrates and as a result firms your eye area.

I recommend Caudalie products… they’re pricey, but totally worth it, I use their skincare exclusively and its made a huge difference in the way my skin looks. Go to Sephora and get samples, it’s fantastic stuff! I’m stuck with my skin forever, so it’s worth it to me to invest in it.

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I know ppl say u shouldn’t be worrying about that now, once ur in ur late 20’s or older u can start with that stuff, but i have undereye wrinkles now! Will a firming cream for that area affect me in any negative way whatsoever using it at this age or is it just not usually done? Thank you.
Are there any products you can recommend?

It wont necessarily have adverse effects on you, other than it might be too active for your skin, even if you see wrinkles around your eyes. Anti-aging products aren’t simply meant to work with wrinkled skin, they also have to do with skin age… the technologies used in anti-aging skin care are specifically designed to address problems in aged skin that cause wrinkles. Wrinkles in young skin happen for a completely different reason.
If you’re finding wrinkles around your eyes it’s probably due to a lack of hydration and not aging, so I would say don’t sink money into an anti-aging eye/ firming eye cream, just get a good basic eye cream and the effect on your young skin will be that it hydrates and as a result firms your eye area.

I recommend Caudalie products… they’re pricey, but totally worth it, I use their skincare exclusively and its made a huge difference in the way my skin looks. Go to Sephora and get samples, it’s fantastic stuff! I’m stuck with my skin forever, so it’s worth it to me to invest in it.

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My mother always used to wear sunglasses (and still does) on sunny days, saying that squinting in the sun causes wrinkles around the eyes. But don’t these wrinkles go away once you’re out of the sun? Do facial expressions actually cause wrinkles?

The cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer of skin (the dermis) starts to thin. Fat cells beneath the dermis begin to atrophy (diminish). In addition, the ability of the skin to repair itself diminishes with age, so wounds are slower to heal. The thinning skin becomes vulnerable to injuries and damage.

The underlying network of elastin and collagen fibers, which provides scaffolding for the surface skin layers, loosens and unravels. Skin then loses its elasticity. When pressed, it no longer springs back to its initial position but instead sags and forms furrows.

The sweat- and oil-secreting glands atrophy, depriving the skin of their protective water-lipid emulsions. The skin’s ability to retain moisture then diminishes and it becomes dry and scaly.

Frown lines (those between the eyebrows) and crow’s feet (lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes) appear to develop because of permanent small muscle contractions. Habitual facial expressions also form characteristic lines.

Gravity exacerbates the situation, contributing to the formation of jowls and drooping eyelids. (Eyebrows, surprisingly, move up as a person ages, possibly because of forehead wrinkles.)

Wrinkles can have a profound impact on self-esteem. Indeed, the stigma attached to looking old is evidenced by the fact that Americans spend more than $12 billion each year on cosmetics to camouflage the signs of aging. Our current society places a premium on youthfulness, and age discrimination in the workplace, although illegal, has stalled many a person’s career. Indeed, the emotional ramifications of aging explain in large part why the cosmetics industry and plastic surgeons thrive.

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My mother always used to wear sunglasses (and still does) on sunny days, saying that squinting in the sun causes wrinkles around the eyes. But don’t these wrinkles go away once you’re out of the sun? Do facial expressions actually cause wrinkles?

The cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer of skin (the dermis) starts to thin. Fat cells beneath the dermis begin to atrophy (diminish). In addition, the ability of the skin to repair itself diminishes with age, so wounds are slower to heal. The thinning skin becomes vulnerable to injuries and damage.

The underlying network of elastin and collagen fibers, which provides scaffolding for the surface skin layers, loosens and unravels. Skin then loses its elasticity. When pressed, it no longer springs back to its initial position but instead sags and forms furrows.

The sweat- and oil-secreting glands atrophy, depriving the skin of their protective water-lipid emulsions. The skin’s ability to retain moisture then diminishes and it becomes dry and scaly.

Frown lines (those between the eyebrows) and crow’s feet (lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes) appear to develop because of permanent small muscle contractions. Habitual facial expressions also form characteristic lines.

Gravity exacerbates the situation, contributing to the formation of jowls and drooping eyelids. (Eyebrows, surprisingly, move up as a person ages, possibly because of forehead wrinkles.)

Wrinkles can have a profound impact on self-esteem. Indeed, the stigma attached to looking old is evidenced by the fact that Americans spend more than $12 billion each year on cosmetics to camouflage the signs of aging. Our current society places a premium on youthfulness, and age discrimination in the workplace, although illegal, has stalled many a person’s career. Indeed, the emotional ramifications of aging explain in large part why the cosmetics industry and plastic surgeons thrive.

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My mother always used to wear sunglasses (and still does) on sunny days, saying that squinting in the sun causes wrinkles around the eyes. But don’t these wrinkles go away once you’re out of the sun? Do facial expressions actually cause wrinkles?

The cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer of skin (the dermis) starts to thin. Fat cells beneath the dermis begin to atrophy (diminish). In addition, the ability of the skin to repair itself diminishes with age, so wounds are slower to heal. The thinning skin becomes vulnerable to injuries and damage.

The underlying network of elastin and collagen fibers, which provides scaffolding for the surface skin layers, loosens and unravels. Skin then loses its elasticity. When pressed, it no longer springs back to its initial position but instead sags and forms furrows.

The sweat- and oil-secreting glands atrophy, depriving the skin of their protective water-lipid emulsions. The skin’s ability to retain moisture then diminishes and it becomes dry and scaly.

Frown lines (those between the eyebrows) and crow’s feet (lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes) appear to develop because of permanent small muscle contractions. Habitual facial expressions also form characteristic lines.

Gravity exacerbates the situation, contributing to the formation of jowls and drooping eyelids. (Eyebrows, surprisingly, move up as a person ages, possibly because of forehead wrinkles.)

Wrinkles can have a profound impact on self-esteem. Indeed, the stigma attached to looking old is evidenced by the fact that Americans spend more than $12 billion each year on cosmetics to camouflage the signs of aging. Our current society places a premium on youthfulness, and age discrimination in the workplace, although illegal, has stalled many a person’s career. Indeed, the emotional ramifications of aging explain in large part why the cosmetics industry and plastic surgeons thrive.

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I am in my 30’s. I have some blemishes on my face, some mild wrinkles on my forehead, and some laugh lines. Nothing too serious. Am I too young to start using the over-the-counter anti- wrinkle creams such as Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle cream w/spf?

Someone told me that these products can actually CREATE wrinkles if you use them when you don’t need to.

Can you give me some advice?

It’s never to early to take care of your skin with a good moisturizer and sunscreen.
Anti-aging products like the one you mention use alpha hydroxy acids or AHAs. These are very light exfoliating ingredients. The basically slough off dead skin cells on top of the skin so the skin looks fresher. Over time, they can slow down the formation of wrinkles and laugh lines. Actually the most important anti-aging ingredient is the sunblock – sun damage does more to age skin than anything else. An over-the-counter product can cost less than the expensive creams you find online or in department stores, so I’d say yes – go ahead and use it. It won’t cause wrinkles, it can only help. I wouldn’t put it on at night though – it’s usually best to just sleep with nothing on the face, unless you have really dry skin.

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