Wrinkles

Wrinkles appear when skin loses its elasticity. This is due to decreased collagen production. When free radicals interfere with collagen production, it causes premature aging.

Here are some wrinkles remedies.

Healing nutrition for wrinkles

• Buckwheat flour because it contains rutin that discourages wrinkles
• Lots of fish for its content in omega 3
• Foods highest in coenzyme CoQ10 include beef, spinach, sardines, albacore tuna, and peanuts

Which supplements can be used with a proper diet?

• Vitamin A, C and E are good antioxidants
• Essential fatty acids, such as cod liver oil, nourish your skin
• Calcium
• Zinc

External and home remedies for wrinkles

• Massage wrinkled skin with oils rich in essential fatty acids, such as almond, wheat germ, evening primrose, or borage oil. Castor or coconut oil can also be used
• Seaweed baths help retard ageing of the skin
• Egg whites, a mixture of honey and olive oil can also be applied on wrinkled skin
• Coenzyme Q10 applied on the skin counteracts free radical damage and prevents damage to collagen

What essential oils are commonly used for wrinkles?

• Frankincense
• lavender
• Lemon

Other natural skin tips and home remedies for wrinkles

• Protect your skin from the sun
• Avoid smoking. Nicotine constricts blood vessels near the skin surface. It dries up the skin on your face and gives premature wrinkles.

References

• Andrew Gaeddert, healing Skin Disorders, North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California, 2003
• Louise Tenney, M.H., Today’s Herbal health, 6th edition, USA, 2007
• Siegfried Gursche, Encyclopedia of natural healing, Canada, 1997
• Thomas Bartram, Bartram’s encyclopedia of herbal medicine, The definitive guide to the herbal treatment of diseases, Grace Publishers, UK, 1995