Fine Lines vs Wrinkles And Ways To Prevent Both

What are fine lines?

Fine lines are often the first signs of ageing. These are shallow lines that are only as deep as the topmost layer of your skin and you can refer to them as creases or baby wrinkles. They tend to develop around areas where you show most of your expressions - around the outer corner of your eyes, around your mouth, between your eyebrows and more. Fine lines occur when you repeatedly expand and contract the same muscles every day, and this happens naturally as you cannot control such movements. The scientific cause of fine lines is that as you age, the collagen and elastin in your skin begin to break down. Collagen and elastin help to improve skin elasticity, reduce visible wrinkles, and increase blood flow to the skin. This breakdown makes it tougher for the skin to regain its elasticity, causing fine lines.

What are wrinkles?

Wrinkles are a deeper version of fine lines. As you grow older, the skin loses its firmness and elasticity and cannot get back to shape as easily as before. Ageing skin causes the fine lines to go deeper, thus giving rise to wrinkles. They tend to appear on parts of the body that receive most sun exposure such as the face, neck, arms etc. Wrinkles are a natural part of ageing, they are deeper set in the skin and more visible in comparison to fine lines. Wrinkles are classified into two categories – Dynamic (they disappear when you come back to a neutral expression) and Static (they are permanent and visible even when your facial muscles are relaxed.)

What is the difference between fine lines and wrinkles?

The main difference between fine lines and wrinkles is their depth. Fine lines are creases that are less than two millimetres deep and any creases more than two millimetres deep are called wrinkles. Therefore, fine lines are early signs of wrinkles. How to avoid fine lines and wrinkles?

Ageing is inevitable but that does not mean that you cannot avoid these signs of ageing. You can combat fine lines and wrinkles and delay their appearance by adding the right products to your daily skincare regime. Keep reading to know how you can get rid of these anti-ageing concerns.

• Add an anti-ageing cream to your routine BEFORE the signs of ageing show up

It is more difficult for ageing skin to retain moisture, which makes it appear dry, flaky, and wrinkly! The key to keeping your skin smooth and younger-looking is to keep it nourished, moisturized, and hydrated throughout the day. Moisturizing your skin with an anti-ageing cream is a must if you want to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Try the Garnier Wrinkle Lift Anti-Ageing Cream that is made of cherries combined with bilberry extract to help firm up your skin and make it feel supple and hydrated. An anti-ageing cream traps the moisture in the skin and lessens the appearance of ageing skin.

• Sun protection is a must

One of the most common causes of ageing skin is overexposure to the sun. To avoid the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, you should use a broad-spectrum SPF that shields your skin from the sun and maintain its radiance. Opt for the Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Serum Cream with SPF 40 that protects your skin from harsh UV rays as well as external aggressors like dust and pollution.

• Use an anti-ageing face mask

An anti-ageing face mask traps the active ingredients in the skin and helps it to look radiant and plump. The Garnier Skin Naturals Ageless White Serum Sheet Mask contains grapeseed and hyaluronic acid that help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while firming up your skin for a glowing appearance. You should use the Garnier Ageless White face mask thrice a week for best results.

Reduce the appearance of existing and further growth of fine lines and wrinkles with these products and pave the way for healthy, radiant, hydrated, and younger-looking skin. Start young and hold on to your youthful skin for many years to come.