As people age, if there is one thing they would want to do it’s remove wrinkles. Unfortunately no one has come up with a way to wave a magic wand and instantly eliminate those little, annoying lines. You can always go with the theory that your wrinkles are badges of honor, each one representing your maturity and wisdom. However most of us would prefer to keep our maturity and wisdom to ourselves. There isn’t anything wrong with showing the world a face full of laughter and intelligence; most of us draw the line at showing the world a face full of tiny lines and wrinkles though.

The skin begins to age in two ways. Aging is determined by internal as well as external factors. Internal factors include genetics. The genes given to you at birth by both parents’ plays a large role in when wrinkles will appear and how severe they will be. External factors are made up of lifestyle choices. Things like diet, if you smoke, the amount of exercise you get, and even the region you live in can influence the appearance of your skin. To reduce the effects of external influences always be sure to eat a healthy diet. Not only does it help improve the quality of your skin, it also is beneficial in all other aspects of your health. Smoking, besides being unhealthy in general, is drying to the skin and causes unnecessary stress to the skin and muscles around the mouth. Getting the right amount of exercise helps in all aspects of a person’s health and promotes the appearance of healthy, young looking skin. The region you live in may be out of your control, but if you live in a high pollution area, be careful to cleanse and moisturize your skin well.

Besides lifestyle changes, medical science has come up with some ways to help us reduce or prevent the signs of aging. Everyday more and more anti wrinkle treatments and products, such as Skin Original, are appearing on the market and in doctors’ offices. Here is a list of just a few that are available.

• Vitamin A Acid
• Antioxidants
• Chemical peels
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids
• Laser resurfacing
• Dermabrasion
• Facelift

There are several options to help a person remove wrinkles. The key is determining which is right for you and taking all of the necessary steps to help yourself in the battle against skin wrinkles.