What causes wrinkles? In a word; aging; but there are other factors that can accelerate the wrinkling process.
*Exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods of time without using a sufficient sun block is most definitely a wrinkle causing factor in today’s world.
Skin that is tanned to a dark golden hue is considered to be a sign of health and beauty in women and a sign of virility in men.
In years gone by, a pale skin that had never been exposed to the suns rays was considered to be a mark of beauty in women and a sign or wealth and power in men (only those who had to do manual labor were tanned).
*An unhealthy diet can accelerate the wrinkling process. A diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables will help to delay wrinkling.
*Lack of exercise is a wrinkle accelerator. Regular exercise keeps the blood circulating and waste being disposed of.
*Smoking cigarettes makes the skin wrinkle faster, yet another reason to quit…or never start. The same is true of cigars and snuff. Sudden extreme weight loss causes the skin to wrinkle….a blow to crash dieting!
*Harsh soap accelerates wrinkling. You should always use a soap that is ph balanced and not one that contains deodorizers or perfumes.
*Chlorine in swimming pools in very hard on the skin and increases the rate at which it wrinkles.
*Very hot baths and showers will accelerate skin wrinkling. A warm bath or a warm shower is better for the skin that very hot ones.
*A lack of the correct vitamins and minerals either in diet or in supplements will certainly cause the skin to age (wrinkle) much faster than it should. Antioxidants are vital to skin health.
WHAT ARE WRINKLES: The skin is made up of three
layers.
1. The epidermis or the outer layer.
2. The dermis or the middle layer
3. The subcutaneous or inner layer
Young skin isnt wrinkled because it holds moisture well and has a high level of elasticity; that is it stretches easily. The middle layer of the skin, the dermis, contains fibers called elastin and a protein called collagen.
As people age, their dermis loses both elastin and collagen. The skin gets thinner with this loss and becomes drier because it is harder for the dermis to get moisture. There is fat in the subcutaneous layer of the skin. As people age, they lose the fat in subcutaneous layer and this causes the skin to begin to sag.
People do not get wrinkles at a certain age. There are people in their 20s who have wrinkles around their eyes called crows feet because they squint their eyes a lot or because they smoke or because they spend too much time in the sun without using proper sun screen.
There are also people in their 50s and 60s that have very few wrinkles. Sometimes this is because they have an abundance of sebum in their skin. Sebum is natural skin oil that the body produces.
Heredity has an affect on how early in life wrinkles begin to appear. Members of some families will just wrinkle earlier than members of other families. Its all in the genes we inherit. There are several things that young people can do that will help to prevent or at least prolong wrinkling in their later years.
*Always use a sunscreen when being exposed to direct sunlight. This sunscreen needs to have an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15.
*Dont go to tanning salons.
*Dont smoke
*Stay well hydrated
*Use skin moisturizing creams

Natural treatments for dry skin are the best choice today rather than harsh chemical treatments. Dry skin can lead to fine lines and wrinkles if it isn’t kept hydrated.
The epidermis is the outermost layer of our skin. it contains no blood vessels, and cells in the deepest layers are nourished by diffusion from blood capillaries extending to the uppermost layers of the dermis. Skin is the largest organ in our body and one of the organs of elimination.
Some serious skin complications, including a dry skin condition, can arise for people with type 2 diabetes. Dry skin when exposed to the elements, especially in winter, causes it to become drier and fine lines and wrinkles have a good chance to get a hold on your skin. And forced-air furnaces may make skin even drier than it already is.
Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and the B vitamin group can also contribute to dry skin and wrinkles or result in a chronic dry skin condition that’s not relieved by anything else. Dry skin happens more often in the winter when the cold air outside and heated air inside cause low humidity. If you break out on the skin around your eyes, it could be the shellac in your mascara; buy a shellac-free mascara like Ecco Bella’s.
If you break out around you mouth and nose it could be from your make-up lip liner or lipstick. Both these break-outs become severely dry. It’s less common knowledge but these breakouts can be from pesticides in your food that have brushed against your face. These skin conditions are actually contact dermatitis and become very dry.
The two most common problems that affect our skin are: not drinking enough water and not eating enough fiber. Eat at least one avocado every day; put it in your salad or mash it up and eat it with a spoon. When the skin is dry and dehydrated, dead skin cells remain on the skin which may block pores and promote acne, zits, blemishes, or other breakouts and cause fine lines and wrinkles to set in. Drink plenty of pure water.
Only use mild cleansers or mild soaps if you have to use a soap or cleanser. Apply moisturizers right after a bath or shower, when your skin is still damp. Try using a humidifier if the air is dry and you have a dry skin condition.
After a soothing bath or shower at night just before your bedtime, apply a thin layer of coconut oil over your entire body. It will even last on your skin through the shower you take in the morning. Use can use bath oils and moisturizers every day if they don’t have a drying effect on you, but coconut oil has the added power of healing. I buy coconut oil by the gallon. It’s cheaper for a whole gallon of coconut oil than a small jar of department store, designer or name-brand moisturizer.
Coconut oil is very inexpensive. It’s a great, cheap home remedy for all skin conditions. Coconut oil is the best healing, soothing, and moisturizing treatment I’ve ever found for dry skin and prevention of fine lines and wrinkles. In fact it can work on almost all types of skin conditions, skin eruptions, pimples, acne, milia, irritations, cuts, burns, fungus, leathery skin, etc.
The skin is subject to a constant attack from without. It can be affected by many internal conditions, diseases and ailments. Functions of the skin are disturbed when it isn’t clean. It becomes more easily damaged, the release of antibacterial compounds decreases, and it’s more prone to develop infections.
See your doctor or naturopathic doctor if your skin doesn’t improve in spite of your best efforts. Continue using coconut oil and you’ll see the benefits in good, clear skin, free of dryness and other skin conditions and a lessening of fine lines and wrinkles. If you’re still worried about your skin, or severe problems persist after everything you try, make sure to see your skin doctor.