Are you in a battle with your skin for the ongoing biological changes on the skin like wrinkles? Wondering what will help you? The answer is this blog will help you. Here we shall discuss what is ageing, what are wrinkles, what causes wrinkles, what are the signs of wrinkles, what are types of wrinkles, what are home remedies for wrinkles, what avoid chemical based skin products, what are the safe herbs for wrinkles, what consider herbs for wrinkles, what are the safe alternatives, why choose Herbcience?

What is ageing?

Skin, the dynamic, visible organ, shows unavoidable biological signs of ageing. This process of ageing induces the transformation of the bodily skin and visibly on the face with changes that affect the fat deposits, muscular changes, skin texture and tone, and the colour of the skin. Biological ageing of the body is an inevitable part of life. But, at least, one can delay the progression of ageing by working with anti-wrinkles cosmetic products to keep yourself young. 

Definition of Wrinkles:

A wrinkle, also known as a rhytid, is a fold, ridge, or crease in an otherwise smooth surface, such as on skin or fabric1.

What causes wrinkles?

Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of ageing wrinkles. Processes such as glycation, habitual sleeping positions, loss of body mass, and sun damage. Smoking and prolonged immersion in water are the other causes. 

  • Getting the skin exposed to Sunlight 
  • Smoking and alcohol are the main cause of wrinkles on our faces. 
  • Usage of hair removal techniques.
  • Getting exposed to excess heat or excess cold.
  • Prolonged immersion in water
  • Usage of harmful chemicals on the skin for skin lightening and brightening 
  • Facial expressions such as laughing, smiling, squeezing, eyebrow frowning, and eyes squinting lead to fine lines and wrinkles at a younger age. These get predominant as ageing, which forms wrinkles due to the increased elasticity of the skin 
  • Any underlying health issues.

What are the signs of wrinkles?

  • One of the predominant and visible signs of our aged skin is an increase in the number and depth of wrinkles.
  • The elasticity of skin increases
  • Dullness of skin- uneven tone
  • Visible pores
  • Dry and rough skin texture

What are the types of Wrinkles?

They are two functional categories of wrinkles.

  • Fine surface wrinkles: occur when exposed to ultraviolet light
  • Deep furrowing wrinkles: occur due to muscle contractions in our faces.

What are the home remedies for Wrinkles:

Yes, using herbs plays a vital role in preventing wrinkles. Phyto-constituents present in the herbs promote desired action on the skin. Following are the herbs helpful in combating Skin Aging.


  1. Aloe-vera in wrinkles: Apply fresh aloe vera pulp on the skin, regularly and let it dry for 10-15min. Rinse with room temperature water and remove excess water using a clean towel.
  2. Amla in wrinkles:  Prepare amla paste using a little amount of water. Apply the fresh paste to the face and neck, and let it dry for 15-20min. Rinse with room temperature water and remove excess water using a clean towel. 
  3. Honey in wrinkles: Prepare a paste of honey and powdered sugar. Apply this mixture to the face and neck, and let it dry for 5-10min. Rinse with room temperature water and remove excess water using a clean towel. Repeat weekly.

Why avoid chemical-based Anti-aging products?


A healthy anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle skin routine should include- Face wash, Face cream, and a Face pack. Now, let us glance at regular skin products and the chemicals used in them in the form of preservatives or cream base, or in the form of saponins. Also, let us list the health hazards caused by them.  


Product

Chemical in the product

Labeled on the Product

Health hazard on usage

 

Face Wash

Artificial colour

Brilliant blue, Tartrazine, FCF

Eye irritation, 

skin irritation

Ethanolamine compounds

DEA, TEA

Cancer, Organ Toxicity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Face Cream

 

Benzophenone

 

Benzophenone

cancer, 

reproductive impairment,  endocrine impairment 

organ toxicity

 

Butylated Compounds

BHA, BHT

Cancer, Reproductive impairment, endocrine 

System

 Impairment,

 organ toxicity

Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone

cancer, and respiratory tract irritation

 

 

 

Face Pack

Phenoxyethanol

Fragrance

Cancer

Triethylene glycol

TEG

Skin Irritation

Triethanolamine

TEA

Cancer, Organ toxicity

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate7

SLS

Cancer, Organ toxicity, Eye irritation, skin irritation


Therefore if you want to delay the progression of ageing in your skin, then it is wise to stop the usage of chemical-based skin products and stick to herbs that contain anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle properties. 

What are herbs with Anti-aging and Anti-wrinkle properties? 

Herbs like Chandana1, Manjistha2, Turmeric3, Lodhra4, Lemongrass5, Usheera6, Aloe vera7, Shea Butter8, and Olive oil9 are known for anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle properties along with nourishing and rejuvenating the skin’s tone.


These herbs are enriched with nutrients like Vitamin-A, Vitamin-C, Vitamin-E, Biotin, amino acids, omega-3 Fatty acids, and minerals that will delay the progression of skin ageing. 

What is the relationship between herbs and skin ageing?

To get a hang of your ageing skin and wrinkled skin insists on herbal skin products which are entitled with anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle properties along with skin rejuvenation and improved blood circulation for the skin.


Fatty acids like oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid, and stearic acid are found abundant in herbs like shea butter, olive oil, and glycerin which helps in maintaining moisture in the skin and heals wrinkles in the skin.


Phyo- components like Curcuminoids, Anthraquinone, Kojic acid, and Purpurin inhibits the action of Tyrosine, in turn promoting skin brightening. Saponins present in the herbs provide deep cleansing along with Shea butter, aloe vera, and glycerine provide skin hydration, and fatty acids like lauric, Myristic, omega 3 & Omega 6 provide moisturizer to the skin.


Healthy glowing and wrinkle-free skin are achieved with the main protein- collagen, which is produced with an abundant presence of vitamin-c. 

What are the safe alternatives for skin rejuvenation?

To achieve young look skin and to maintain that young skin one needs to stick to a herbal routine that contains: Deep cleansing for the face, nourishment for the face, and detox for the face.

Deep Cleansing by Herbcience Revitalizing Pro-Collagen Face Wash

Benefits:

  • Deep cleansing
  • Anti-wrinkle property
  • Skin conditioning 
  • Anti-acne

Face nourishment by Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-collagen Face cream

Benefits

  • Skin glowing and lightening
  • Anti-aging properties with the anti-wrinkle property.
  • Anti-acne
  • Skin nourishment

Skin detox by Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-Collagen Face pack

Benefits

  • Anti-aging properties with the anti-wrinkle property.
  • Anti-acne
  • Skin lightening
  • Skin nourishment 

Why choose herbcience?

Herbcience is a 100% transparent brand and all the products are developed by doctors, with the fresh extractions of herbs. They are 100% Natural certified by ECOCERT - COSMOS Natural, a European Standard, AYUSH, Govt. of India, and compliant with MADE SAFE, USA.

Conclusion

If you wish to delay the inevitable biological ageing of the skin and heal the wrinkles on the skin, then stick to using herbal-based skin products to keep the side effects of chemical-based skin products at bay.  Consider using Herbceince skin products, which are free from all forms of chemicals and completely herbal-based.

Frequently asked questions

How to remove wrinkles from skin?

Apply aloe vera pulp gel on the wrinkle and get it dry for 10-15min. Rinse with fresh water. Repeat twice weekly.  


How to treat my wrinkles at 50 years?

Usage of Herbcience Revitalizing Pro-Collagen Face Wash for deep cleansing skin, Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-collagen Face cream and Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-collagen Face pack shall reduce the wrinkles and delay skin ageing. 


What to do for the fine lines on my cheeks?

As a routine, use Herbcience Natural Glow Pro-Collagen Face cream on the fine line.

Reference:

  1. Chandana:  https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/ways-to-use-red-sandalwood-powder-for-flawless-skin-kd0818-591283/
  2. Manjistha: https://bebodywise.com/blog/manjistha-benefits/
  3. Turmeric: https://www.healthline.com/health/turmeric-for-skin
  4. Lodhra: https://www.lybrate.com/topic/lodhra-benefits-and-side-effects 
  5. Lemon grass: https://www.healthline.com/health/lemongrass-essential-oil
  6. Aloe vera: https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/aloe-vera-for-face
  7. Shea Butter: https://www.healthline.com/health/shea-butter-for-face
  8. Olive oil: https://www.onlymyhealth.com/how-to-use-olive-oil-for-skin-lightening-1588059239