Ways to reduce wrinkles

Sleeping on your back, eating plenty of fish, avoiding squinting, and refraining from washing your face too often can help you maintain youthful skin and reduce wrinkles.

Here are some unexpected ways to help minimize the signs of aging on your skin:

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Sleep on your back.

Sleeping in the same position night after night can lead to "sleep marks"—wrinkles. These marks become indented on the top layer of skin and may not fade later. Sleeping on your back often creates wrinkles on your cheeks and chin, while sleeping on your stomach will cause deep furrows on your forehead and eyebrows. To reduce the appearance of new wrinkles, sleep on your back.

Eat a variety of fish, such as salmon.

Salmon (along with many other cold-water fish) is an excellent source of protein, one of the building blocks of healthy, beautiful skin. It's also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Experts say these essential fatty acids nourish the skin, keeping it soft, youthful, and reducing wrinkles.

Don't squint - use your glasses when reading.

Repeatedly making the same expression—such as squinting—overloads the facial muscles, creating creases beneath the skin's surface. Eventually, these creases become wrinkles. Keep your eyes open by: Wearing glasses when reading if needed. Don't forget to invest in sunglasses to protect the skin around your eyes from sun damage and prevent squinting.

Apply a cream containing AHA.

These natural acids exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells, tighten pores, and reduce wrinkles, especially around the eyes. The strongest form of AHA can also help boost collagen production. Using AHA may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so a thick layer of sunscreen should be applied daily.

Don't wash your face too much.

Your facial skin has natural moisture and oils that help protect it from wrinkles. Washing your face too often removes this protective layer. Unless your facial soap contains moisturizers, it's better to use a gel or cream cleanser instead.

Use vitamin C.

Some studies suggest that creams containing vitamin C can boost collagen production, protect skin from UVA and UVB damage, help reduce dark spots and uneven skin tone, and lessen redness. However, you must use the right type of vitamin C in your skincare products. L-ascorbic acid may be the best wrinkle-reducing treatment. You may also see vitamin C listed as ascorbyl palmitate in the ingredients list.

Skincare with soybeans

This bean can improve appearance and protect the skin. Studies show that applying soybeans to the skin or consuming them as a dietary supplement can help protect the skin or even heal some damage caused by sun exposure. It has also been shown to improve skin texture and firmness, and even even out skin tone.

Replace coffee with cocoa.

Try a drink that reduces wrinkles. In one study, scientists found that cocoa, with its high content of two antioxidants (epicatechin and catechin), protects the skin from sun damage, improves blood circulation to skin cells, provides hydration, and helps make the skin softer.

Practice good basic skincare steps.

If you truly want to maintain youthful skin, start with the most basic steps. You may have heard this advice countless times, but it's worth repeating because it's really important:

- Avoid sunlight.

- Apply sunscreen.

- Wear clothing that protects your skin from the sun.

- No smoking.

- Moisturizes the skin.

According to VnExpress