Lines & Wrinkles

Lines and wrinkles are a by-product of normal ageing and are inevitable! Fine lines start as small creases very close to the surface of the skin and often develop in areas you make repetitive movements, such as around the corners of the eyes and mouth from smiling or squinting. As we age, the skin becomes thinner and less elastic so these lines that initially only appear with facial expression (dynamic lines) can start to remain even when the face is at rest (static lines). Depending on genetics, lifestyle, skincare, facial movements, skin conditions and other factors, fine lines and wrinkles can become a permanent feature in younger adults.

Wrinkles, however, are folds in the layers of your skin and generally go deeper than lines and can form anywhere on the body. Generally, fine lines combined with age and gravity causes wrinkles, they are a sign of normal ageing and don’t need treatment. In other words, there is nothing wrong with having wrinkles! Although, if you don’t like how they look there is a range of skincare products and treatments available to reduce their appearance and make them less noticeable. It is worth noting though that there is no way to entirely prevent lines and wrinkles from forming.