Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Fine Lines and Wrinkles: What’s the Difference?

In the realm of skin care, you’d be forgiven for thinking that fine lines and wrinkles are one and the same thing. Let’s take a closer look at what makes them different.  

Fine lines are characterised by faint, barely visible creases in your skin. They tend to appear in groups and are more pronounced when you’re using your facial expression muscles. They love to hang out around your mouth and lower cheeks (especially when you’re smiling), as well as on your forehead and your lower eyelids.

Wrinkles are much deeper lines or grooves that are clearly visible even when your face isn’t moving. Some of the most common places to find them are around your eyes (aka crow’s feet or laughter lines), on your forehead (aka frown lines) and around your smile. 

Fine lines and wrinkles are a sign of a life well-lived, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them! Let’s look at what really causes them and how to treat them. 

What Causes Fine Lines and Wrinkles?

• UV damage
• Exposure to environmental toxins and free radicals. In particular, ongoing exposure to tobacco smoke can result in:
  • Irregular thickening of the dermis
  • A decrease in the amount of water held by the epidermis
• Ageing 
• The use of your facial expression muscles, i.e. smiling, laughing, frowning, squinting, etc.
• The loss of collagen and elastin
• A reduction in the moisture content of your skin

How To Treat Fine Lines and Wrinkles 

Topical Treatments

• Sunscreen

• Skin boosters and stimulators, e.g. retinol, alpha hydroxy acids, polyhydroxy acids, peptides and growth factors, i.e. plant-derived stem cells
• Antioxidants, such as vitamin C and vitamin E

Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments

• Chemical peels
• Botox
• Dermal fillers
• Fractional lasers
• IPL (intense pulsed light)

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What Exactly Is Acne?

Truth bomb: There’s still a lot left to be discovered about the mechanisms responsible for acne. What we do know for sure is that the following factors set off spots and pimples:

• Excess sebum or oil production
• A build-up of dead skin cells
• Clogged pores
• Bacteria

The scary thing is, acne isn’t just for teenagers anymore. We’re increasingly seeing skin inflammation among younger kids and even adults. Today, a reported 25 – 50% of all adults are affected by adult-onset acne. 

Depending on the severity, acne can cause emotional distress and even scar your skin. The good news is, the earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of lasting physical and emotional damage. 

What more reason do you need? Let’s look at the types of acne and how to treat it. 

Types Of Acne

• Whiteheads are closed, clogged pores
• Blackheads are open, clogged pores, where the oil turns brown when exposed to air
• Papules are small, red bumps, tender to the touch
• Pustules are papules with pus at their tips
• Nodules are large, solid lumps, painful to the touch, beneath the surface of the skin
• Cystic lesions are pus-filled lumps, painful to the touch, beneath the surface of the skin

How To Treat Acne

• Oil-free sunscreen prevents further skin damage, as well as protects elastin and collagen 
• Antioxidants fight free radical damage and improve the health of your cells
• Oil-free moisturisers  relieve dry skin
• Vitamin A (aka granactive retinol, tretinoin and retinol) dramatically reduces oil production and improves the health of your skin cells
• Exfoliants and cleansers with salicylic acid (BHA) help to remove built-up bacteria
• Chemical peels containing glycolic, mandelic, lactic or salicylic acid remove dead skin cells
• Prescribed medications, such as antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hormone suppressants and Roaccutane are all effective in treating acne

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