Win The War Against Wrinkles Without Surgery

Updated January, 2020

From early signs of aging in your mid-to-late 30's, up to advanced signs of aging in your golden years, it is never too late to address wrinkles. If you barely have any wrinkles (lucky you), now is the time to start preventing. If you are showing any signs of aging, now is the time to help repair and restructure your skin.

Fortunately, there are multiple ways to tackle wrinkles without having to go under the knife. Continue reading to find out what those tactics are and you'll already be on the road to younger-looking, smoother skin.

Don't underestimate the power of a face wash. Using the wrong kind can wreak havoc on the skin. This principle also applies to bar soap- that is one of the worst things you can do to your facial skin.

Bar soap is designed for the body, not the face because it can damage your facial skin's natural moisture and lipid barrier, leaving it dry, tight and pH unbalanced. When the skin's lipid and moisture barrier are compromised, it can provoke premature wrinkling.

Choose a cleanser that is right for your skin type (whether you're dry, oily or combo/normal).

If you practice a ho-hum, run-of-the-mill skin care regimen, with all due respect, don't expect great results. Between chronological aging, lifestyle habits and environmental aggressors, our skin is steadily on a decline and it won't improve with a boring skin routine that entails a cleanser and ordinary moisturizer.

If you want to see a real improvement in your skin, you must invest in skin care products that deliver changes in the skin. Those products are formulated with innovative ingredients that work synergistically to 'communicate' with the skin cells to look and act younger as well as ingredients that encourage hydration and free-radical protection. Those ingredients include peptides, antioxidants (especially Vitamins A, C & E), botanical stem cells, hyaluronic acid and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA's).

Look for these ingredients especially in serums, moisturizers and eye creams. Speaking of serums, don't dismiss those gems that usually are packaged in a small bottle. They are concentrated formulas that typically have the ability to penetrate deeper into the skin due to its smaller molecular weight.

Did you know that exfoliation is one of the key components to a smoother, youthful-looking complexion? Be careful, however, not to under-exfoliate or over-exfoliate, because both can lead to dull, lifeless, older-looking skin.

The proper method of exfoliation combined with the proper frequency can result in astounding results. There are basically two ways to exfoliate: mechanically and chemically (or enzymatically).

Mechanical Exfoliation simply means you are physically exfoliating your skin to remove dead skin cells with a grainy product such as a face scrub, or a facial cleansing brush or even a wash cloth. Mechanical exfoliation is an effective method, but you have to be careful with the product you're using because there are a number of face scrubs on the market that is too abrasive and can actually damage the skin over time.

Therefore when choosing a face scrub, go for the kind that is formulated with rounded beads, not sharp particles such as apricot kernels.

The most powerful and effective means of mechanical exfoliation is microdermabrasion. Most reputable spas and dermatologist offices offer microdermabrasion as a standalone treatment or as part of a facial.

However, you can save yourself a bundle of money by avoiding routine in-office Microderm treatments and invest in an at-home system you can use by yourself. It's fairly simple to use and will impart the same results as what an Esthetician would do for you in the treatment room.

Whether you're using a simple face scrub or upgrading to quality Microderm exfoliation, be careful not to overdo it because too much of a good thing is not so good. Stick to exfoliating once or twice a week if your skin is on the dry side, or two to three times a week if your skin leans toward oily.

The other method of exfoliation is chemical or enzymatic exfoliation. This means that one would use products that contain acids or enzymes to loosen up and dissolve dead surface proteins and cells.

An example of the most popular exfoliating acids would be Alpha Hydroxy Acids such as Glycolic, Lactic and Citric Acid. An example of enzymes would be Pumpkin and Fruit- especially papaya (papain) and pineapple (bromelain). Chemical exfoliation can deliver beautiful results in the skin, leaving it looking and feeling smoother and more glowing.

You can alternate mechanical and chemical exfoliation so your skin benefits from the best of both worlds. Depending on the strength of the acid you're using, you have to be mindful of the frequency you will use it. The rule of thumb is everything in moderation. If you have any doubts, consult with a dermatologist or licensed aesthetician.

Non-invasive technology has really taken the skin care industry by storm. From microcurrent to galvanic and laser therapy, they can do wonders for our skin without the knife and scalpel.

These treatments at the derm or spa can be costly, but luckily, Trophy Skin has created an at-home anti-aging superstar device that yields the same results as the derm's office, but at a fraction of the cost!

The RejuvaliteMD Red Light is pain-free, fool-proof and can be used as often as several times a week. It improves the skin's laxity, firmness, texture, skin tone, and wrinkles. It also helps to improve sun damage and age spots! That's why it's our go-to anti-aging gem.

It is common knowledge that the sun and smoking are two top culprits behind premature aging and wrinkling, but let's recap: the sun cannot be avoided completely, that is why it is imperative to wear sunscreen (in other words, a moisturizer with a built-in broad-spectrum SPF) all year round, rain or shine.

Smoking destroys the skin, leaving it looking dull, sallow and wrinkly. Because smoking depletes the body's oxygen levels, it asphyxiates the skin, which gives it that lifeless complexion.

Sugar is another culprit behind wrinkles that many people are unaware of. The consumption of refined sugar causes a process called glycation in the skin- which means that sugar molecules attach to collagen fibers, causing them to cross-link, resulting in the breakdown of collagen, thereby causing wrinkles.

This doesn't mean you should give up the occasional cookie, but eating sugary foods too often will lead to glycation.

Practice these anti-wrinkle skin care secrets, and you'll begin to notice years taken away from your skin.