Wrinkle Removing Treatments: Our Top Five Trending Now

Wrinkle-removing and anti-ageing treatments are vast. There is a multitude of procedures and products available to aid in turning back the hands of time, and many of them carry costly price tags. But what really works? Here’s the lowdown on the top treatments currently trending.

External Wrinkle Removing

Sunscreen: No, this is not an old wives’ tale. Sunscreen is still your number one defence against ageing. Wearing sunscreen year-round can help prevent wrinkles and sun damage, including pigmentation. However, your results will only be as good as the product you choose. Make sure it has an SPF of 30 or more for adequate protection, and apply it every morning, rain or shine. Otherwise, it doesn’t count! Apply it to both your face and neck.
Retinol & Antioxidants: Among the many skin-care ingredients on the market, retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, is the most rigorously studied and published for its role in battling wrinkles. This ingredient is well-documented for its benefits in skin rejuvenation and repair. Retinol works by increasing the thickness of the collagen layer in the skin, making it appear smoother and more youthful. Other well-known antioxidants include peptides, growth factors, and stabilised vitamin C.

Internal Wrinkle Removing

Lasers

Laser resurfacing, such as Fraxel, Fraxel Dual, and Laser Genesis, is a professional treatment that works below the skin’s surface to erase sun damage that creates lines and wrinkles. Laser is highly effective at treating pigmentation, refining pores, and minimising scars. A series of a few sessions spaced several weeks apart may be necessary for optimal results. –

Injectables

Known as neuromodulators, neurotoxins or anti-wrinkle injections, these injectables help block muscular nerve signals. The lack of contractions weakens and prevents the muscle from contracting. The lack of movement results in the relaxation of wrinkles and smoother, more supple skin. Botulinum Toxin is still the leading minimally invasive procedure for wrinkles worldwide.

Nutraceuticals

Supplements containing antioxidants and minerals are flooding shelves these days. Nutraceuticals are supplements in the “food state”, making them more readily absorbed. These are a relatively new category of specific supplements designed to help your skin rejuvenate and reduce wrinkles from the inside out. You must take the supplements consistently to achieve smoother skin and be patient for at least three months before assessing the results on your skin. One of our favourites is hydrolysed collagen.