A COMMON habit could be to blame for your deepening face and chest wrinkles.
Dr. Alison Colville revealed how to fix it and shared tips for keeping your skin young and crease-free.
Dr. Colville is an aesthetics doctor and general practitioner who founded the Avery Clinic in Leamington Spa, England.
Speaking to The U.S. Sun, she shared several practical anti-aging tips.
PRESS SNOOZE
First, Dr. Colville said it’s important to have between seven to eight hours of sleep every night to maintain skin health.
“Lack of sleep can impact the immune system and this can impact the amount of collagen we have in our skin,” she said.
“Collagen is the building block of the skin and vital to a youthful complexion.
“Therefore, more sleep literally equals fewer wrinkles.”
PERFECT PILLOWS
But sleeping the wrong way could be your wrinkly downfall.
“Side sleepers often notice deeper nose-to-mouth lines, lines around the eyes a deep groove above the eyebrow and chest lines,” she said.
“Sleeping on your back is the best sleeping position to prevent unwanted worsening of natural aging lines and wrinkles.
“If you can’t manage to sleep on your back then there are specialist anti-wrinkle pillows available which can reduce these wrinkles.
“Another top tip is to try reusable silicone pads, which are available for the chest and face and prevent folding of the skin overnight.”
BEAUTY BOOSTERS
A daily skincare routine that includes broad-spectrum SPF isn’t the only way to avoid accelerated aging.
“Sunglasses and peaked hats will also prevent squinting which can reduce frown and eye wrinkles,” Dr. Colville said.
“A good quality collagen supplement is another useful boost, usually in a liquid form such as Skinade.
“These are a great way to increase collagen levels throughout your whole body and not just your face and neck.”
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DOCTOR’S ORDERS
Dr. Alison Colville previously revealed to The U.S. Sun that 80% of skin aging is avoidable.
She said active ingredients should be incorporated into skincare routines from our 20s when collagen levels start to decline.
Her age-defying appearance results from seeing her granny use “ice-cold” water to wash her face each day.
She recreates the same effect using metal globes kept in the refrigerator.
When applied to the skin, they reduce redness and puffiness on her face.
