12 Natural Treatments for Wrinkles

Wrinkles are visible creases in the skin that show yet another sign that one is getting older. Collagen is a protein within skin that allows the skin to retain fluids to support the smooth, supple skin we wish would last forever.  This collagen- filled elastic tissue is lost with age and when damaged cause wrinkles to become more prominent.  Wrinkling is a natural occurrence in the aging process, however there are actions that can be taken in order to slow down the appearance of wrinkles.  
Before revealing the twelve natural treatments for wrinkles, one should know what can cause damage to the skin forming this "enemy."  Exposure to ultraviolet light and free radicals can accelerate the process.  Overexposure to sunlight, cigarette smoke, poor diet and nutrition, poor muscle tone, stress, lack of proper skin care, heredity, and even habitual facial expressions can lead to the appearance of wrinkles.
To soften existing wrinkles and prevent new wrinkles from forming, skin creams, which contain herbal antioxidants that stop the free-radical processes from destroying collagen along with these natural treatments could do the trick. 
  
12 Natural Treatments for Wrinkles:
     (From the article- Natural Treatment for Wrinkles)
1. Never intentionally expose your skin to midday sun.
       -Between 9am and 3pm always wear sunscreen.  Other times during the day do not,                       so your skin can be exposed to Vitamin D.  
2.  Take 100-300 mg of coenzyme Q10 daily.  
       -This supplement can act as an antioxidant. 
3. Take 1,000 mg of chondroitin sulfate once a day.
           -This will stimulate the growth of skin cells and speed up the metabolic processes.
4. Drink eight glasses of water a day-hydration. 
5. Use natural oils rather than harsh soaps and cold creams. 
6. Avoid alcohol-based toning solutions-drying of skin.
7. Exercise regularly. 
8. Avoid smoking.
9. Take vitamin C- Acerola Tablets. 
10. Aloe Gel can rejuvenate skin.
11. Calendula Cream. 
          -Stimulates growth of skin cells  and protects from infections.
12. Comfrey Allantoin cream stops reddening and irritation of skin around wrinkles.


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