Natural Cures - Anti Aging Review

A Surprising Cause of Wrinkles

 

Bad genes, sun damage , and free radicals aren't the only things that do a number to your face. Turns out that getting divorced and using antidepressants can cause wrinkles, too.

Both put an extra two years on the faces of women whose identical twin sisters were never divorced or never used the medication, according to a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Explanation? The stress of divorce may speed up aging; the drugs may cause facial muscles to relax and lose tone.

Istockphoto Source : Health magazine

Sunscreen for Wrinkle-Free Lips

You probably know you should wear sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30 every day to prevent wrinkle-causing sun damage and protect yourself from skin cancer . But did you know your lips are also vulnerable to sun damage? They're actually more susceptible to premature aging and cancer than the rest of your skin. “When skin cancer occurs on the lower lip it has the potential to be much more aggressive and metastasize to surrounding lymph nodes,” says Christine Brown, MD, a dermatologist on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. Even more alarming is that less than one in four people are protecting their lips properly, according to a recent study.

Get more lip protection by applying a lip balm or a 30 SPF lip sunscreen every morning under your usual lipstick or gloss. Lip gloss alone is a big no-no, Dr. Brown says. “You're actually increasing light penetration through the lip surface by applying something clear and shiny to them.” When to worry? See your dermatologist right away if you notice an area of your lips turning white or opaque, or if you have persistent peeling or flaking in one spot that's not helped by lip balm.

By Allison Avery
Source : Health magazine