How To Get Rid Of Wrinkles Around Mouth Naturally

Wrinkles around the mouth, also known as laugh lines, can enhance a man's appearance and make him look distinguished. The problem is when these lines become too deep and pronounced, making you appear far older than you truly are.

If you want to reduce your laugh lines without resorting to extreme measures (such as Botox), there are a few natural methods you can try. Here are three things you need to know:

Adopting healthy habits is essential to reversing signs of aging and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Topical creams loaded with anti-aging antioxidants and peptides can help treat laugh lines.
Proper sun protection is critical to not only preventing wrinkles, but also reducing your chances of developing skin cancer.

Load Up on Antioxidants

Antioxidants are your skin's best friend in the fight against premature wrinkles around the mouth. Antioxidants such as vitamins C, B3 and E can reduce skin damage caused by free radicals and keep skin looking smooth and firm.

Studies show that a combination of antioxidants is most effective at neutralizing free radicals and preventing damage to the skin's collagen. In a 2005 study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers found that a topical cream of ferulic acid, vitamin C and vitamin E was extremely effective at protecting skin from photodamage and skin cancer (see claim: "This combination…provides meaningful synergistic protection against oxidative stress in skin and should be useful for protection against photoaging and skin cancer.")

In addition to applying antioxidants topically, be sure to eat plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies to reap the maximum benefit. In a 2007 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, participants who ate a diet higher in vitamin C were more likely to have fewer wrinkles (see claim: "Higher vitamin C intakes were associated with a lower likelihood of a wrinkled appearance…")

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Apply a Topical Retinoid

When it comes to anti-aging ingredients, retinol is a favorite among dermatologists. A derivative of vitamin A, this potent skin care ingredient has been shown to significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth and improve skin tone.

In a 2007 study published in the Archives of Dermatology, researchers asked 36 elderly subjects to apply a topical 0.4% retinol lotion to one of their arms at least three times a week for 24 weeks. Researchers found that the retinol-treated skin had significant wrinkle reduction (see claim: "…retinol-treated aged skin is more likely to withstand skin injury and ulcer formation along with improved appearance.")

Retinol works by promoting cell turnover and boosting collagen production to keep skin firm and supple. Use a retinoid-containing facial firming serum for men like the one in Tiege Hanley's Level 3 Skin Care System. Formulated specifically for men, our facial firming serum is packed with anti-aging ingredients that can help you achieve a smoother, tighter appearance.

GOT WRINKLES?

Try Some Mouth Exercises

While there are no studies indicating that mouth exercises can help reduce wrinkles around the mouth, there isn't any harm in trying. The logic behind mouth exercises is that the muscles in this area can be strengthened to appear tighter, thus reducing the appearance of laugh lines.

Here is a simple mouth exercise you can try:

Smile as widely as possible while keeping your teeth closed.
Hold for 10 seconds.
Relax and repeat 10-20 times.

Ditch Bad Habits

Smoking, eating processed foods, getting poor sleep and other bad habits can wreak havoc on your skin. Not only do these bad habits speed up the aging process, they also aren't good for your general health and well-being.

Quitting your smoking habit and getting better sleep may not magically eliminate the wrinkles around your mouth, but they can slow down the progression of your laugh lines. It's never too late to adopt better habits and reduce the effects of premature aging.

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Wear Sunscreen

Too much sun exposure is the biggest cause of premature wrinkles in men. Although you can't go back in time and make your younger self wear sunscreen, you can take steps to prevent further UV damage.

Wearing a daily men's moisturizer with SPF 20 offers multiple anti-aging benefits to your skin. In addition to keeping the skin moisturized and supple, you'll also be protecting it from UVA/UVB rays which speed up signs of aging and cause skin cancer.

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Final Words

Developing laugh lines isn't necessarily a bad thing. Everyone gets older eventually, and these lines can enhance a man's appearance in a mature way.

Still, it helps to minimize the appearance of your mouth wrinkles by being proactive about your skin care routine. With a few key steps and anti-aging products, you can age gracefully and retain your youthful good looks for longer.