Aging wrinkles can be attributed to a great many number of causes. Some are internal, for example, the genes our parents contributed, and others are external forces, like lifestyle choices. Smoking and poor diet are well known causes for the appearance of wrinkles. According to the American Dermatology Association’s website, there are some factors and behaviors that attribute to wrinkles that you may not be aware of. Findings show that changes these behaviors can help diminish tiny lines and wrinkles. Some of the factors are just things that have to be dealt with. Fortunately there are anti wrinkle treatments that can help. A few of the less well known causes of wrinkles are as follows:

• Facial expressions
• Gravity
• Sleeping positions

You’re probably thinking to yourself, how can I change facial expressions to reduce my chance of developing wrinkles? The question actually answers itself. Change facial expressions often. Habitually holding your face in the same expression causes small lines to permanently crease the skin. The groove or furrow actually begins under the skin’s top layer and becomes harder to reduce or eliminate. Try to keep the face in a rest expression as often as possible.

Gravity has been a long standing joke for people for years. It takes the heat for everything from sagging skin to sagging body parts. The jokes are definitely based in fact, so feel free to blame the earth’s pull for the appearance of your skin. Not only does gravity affect the appearance of the skin, but also as early as a person’s 50′s, the ears, nose, and eyelids can begin to fall and elongate. There isn’t much to be done about gravity. The best defense is to make it a life long habit to take care of your skin.

Believe it or not, the position in which you sleep can have bearing on the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Side sleepers are prone to the side of the face eventually begin to see wrinkles on the cheeks and chin that don’t fade after rising. Those who sleep face down are more prone to wrinkles on the forehead. The best way to sleep, if you can change your habit is on your back. Don’t lose too much sleep over it though; fatigue isn’t good for the skin either.

Try changing these habits, except gravity, we actually need that, and see if it doesn’t make a difference in how your skin looks. In combination with an aging wrinkle treatment, it could help skin retain some of its vitality. A good anti aging wrinkle cream, such as Skin Original, is an excellent addition to your skincare regimen as well.