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wikiHow to Remove Deep Facial Wrinkles

Three Parts:Following a Good Skin Regimen Choosing the Right Wrinkle Treatment Adjusting Your Lifestyle Community Q&A

While it may be impossible to completely get rid of wrinkles — particularly deep ones — it’s definitely possible to minimize their appearance. Through maintaining a healthy lifestyle and using effective wrinkle treatments, you can greatly reduce the appearance and formation of deep facial wrinkles.

1 Wear sunscreen. Studies have named the sun as the No. 1 cause of wrinkles. Wear a broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. There is no need to go above SPF 50.^[1]
- You need to wear sunscreen even when it’s not sunny. If you’re tanned, this doesn't mean that you’re protected from the sun. Wear sunscreen no matter what!^[2]
2 Wash your face every day. Doctors recommend washing your face twice a day — no more than that. Over-washing your face can strip your skin of its natural oils and moisture so that wrinkles appear deeper; it may even cause new wrinkles to form.^[5]
- Even if your skin is oily, don't wash your face more than twice a day, as it can irritate your skin and, if you have acne, it can cause further breakouts.
- People with mature skin (ages 40 and up) can likely get away with washing their faces with a cleanser each night, and only rinsing with cool water in the morning.^[6]
3 Use a toner after you wash your face. Applying a toner to your skin after you’ve washed your face can help balance your skin’s pH and keep it looking healthier. Just be sure to avoid toners containing alcohol, as this can dry out your skin.
4 Use a good-quality moisturizer that targets wrinkles. Many moisturizers contain ingredients aimed at fighting and preventing wrinkles. Apply a moisturizer to your face twice a day: once after your morning face-wash and once after your evening face-wash.
- There is little evidence to suggest that day and night creams are particularly different; however, some ingredients in moisturizers are made ineffective by the sun. For example, retinol, a highly effective wrinkle-fighter, is rendered inactive by sunlight.^[7]
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1 Treat your wrinkles with retinoids. Some health professionals claim that retinoids are the best proven way of reducing wrinkles and other signs of aging. At first, medications containing retinoids can cause redness and peeling, but once the peeling stops, your wrinkles should be improved. You can get a retinoid cream as a prescription from your doctor.
- Many drugstore skincare brands offer creams containing retinol, a less irritating form of the prescription acid, retinoid. These do not require a prescription. They vary in quality, so it’s important to know what to look for.
- Retinol degrades with exposure to light and air, so choose a product whose packaging blocks out both. Seek brands that offer retinol treatments in single-dose capsules, opaque glass bottles with air-tight pumps, or aluminum containers.^[9]
2 Use skincare products containing idebenone. Idebenone is a powerful antioxidant. A recent study showed that in 6 weeks of topical use, idebenone was able to reduce lines and wrinkles by 29%.^[10]
3 Use skincare products containing alpha-hydroxy acids. Alpha-hydroxy acids will not irritate your skin as much as retinoids, but they also won’t give you the same results. These skincare products will only subtly reduce your wrinkles.^[11]
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6 Glycolic acid peels are superficial and can subtly reduce the intensity of fine wrinkles.
- Peels with ingredients like salicylic acid and trichloroacetic acid go deeper than glycolic acid peels; as a result, they are better at removing fine lines.
7 Consider laser resurfacing. Lasers can stimulate collagen production, making the skin look plumper. If your wrinkles are particularly deep and you’ve found that nothing else works, ask your doctor to see if this might be an option.
8 Consult a medical professional. If you have tried everything and are still struggling to reduce or remove your wrinkles, speak to a doctor or a dermatologist. A medical professional may be able to help you select a wrinkle-removing option that’s right for you — for example, a medication, a medical procedure, or a prescription cream.