Derm Wrinkles Home Remedies

Hiding a Wrinkle in Time: Home Remedies for Wrinkles

By Sarah Harper

Published on February 07, 2008

Here's a newsflash:  Americans hate growing old.  In the words of Dorothy Fulheim, "youth is a disease from which we all recover."  Many Americans tend to suppress, ignore, and deny the aging process, taking sometimes extreme measures to create the illusion of endless youth.  Whether through cosmetic surgery, aesthetic skin treatments, microdermabrasion, hypnosis, or just plain self-delusion, Americans are in hot pursuit of the proverbial fountain of youth. 

But is it possible that the aging of the body reflects a process worthy of respect and even awe?   After all, not even the best scientists on earth fully understand the body's anatomy, and the mysteries of the body have intrigued mystics and poets for thousands of years.  While the body and skin age in response to environmental and genetic factors, they also have the ability to repair themselves when cared for properly.  Perhaps our attempts to curb the evidence of aging should at least work with the body, not against it.  What are some natural methods of nurturing the skin to minimize wrinkles?

Anti-aging Skin Care from the Inside Out - Nutrition for Good Skin

As we age, wrinkles form in the skin due to sun damage and a loss of moisture and elasticity.  However, consuming the right nutrients can minimize the signs of aging by enhancing the skin's natural reparative processes.  To protect the skin from sun and free-radical damage and minimize inflammation, try to include the following in your diet:

  • Water - Drink eight eight-ounce glasses a day to keep the skin hydrated.
  • Fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices:
    • Beet - Full of liver-supporting carotenes, iron, magnesium, calcium, manganese, and potassium
    • Carrot - High in alpha- and beta-carotene, the body's natural sun block
    • Cucumber - Contains silicon and a pH resembling that of the skin 
    • Red and green bell peppers - Contains antioxidants that prevent free-radical damage, and nutrients that feed the thyroid gland 
    • Ginger - An anti-inflammatory rich in zinc
    • Parsnip - A traditional hair, skin, and nail remedy
  • Flax seed oil, emu oil, and aloe vera gel - These moisturize and plump up the skin internally. 

Natural Wrinkle Treatment Serums

To nourish the skin externally and minimize wrinkles, try the following all-natural serums:

Castor oil - Apply pure castor oil to the skin daily to prevent wrinkles. 

Grape juice - Cut a grape in half and rub it on fine lines and wrinkles.  Let sit for 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.  Let the skin air-dry. 

Green pineapple and apple juice - Apply freshly-squeezed green pineapple and apple juice to wrinkles.  Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.   

Turmeric powder and sugarcane juice paste - Apply a paste of turmeric powder and sugarcane juice to wrinkles.

Do-it-yourself Face Lift

Take advantage of the skin's natural pliability with a tape facelift:

  • To temporarily lift a saggy jowl, tape the jowl to the area behind the ear. 
  • To temporarily smooth fine lines and wrinkles, apply tape over the wrinkles, smooth it out, and wear overnight. 

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1

I use almond oil everyday for my fine line and wrinkles. Also I use sandalwood powder and honey. Is cocunut oil good for removing wrinkles along with olive oil I really need a good home remedy. Please help me as I also have dark circles under my eyes. Anything natural can help me

Martha Fernandes
about 1 year ago

2

I am thinking of trying La Roche-Posay for my daily use. I am 58 years old and I would like to use products for mature skin. What do you suggest. I have sensitive skin. Someone gave me Redermic to use as a day and night cream. Do you think this is good on its own for mature skin.

Marlene Scicluna
about 1 year ago

3

I am thinking of trying La Roche-Posay for my daily use. I am 58 years old and I would like to use products for mature skin. What do you suggest. I have sensitive skin. Someone gave me Redermic to use as a day and night cream. Do you think this is good on its own for mature skin.

Marlene Scicluna
about 1 year ago

4

can anyone tell me where i can buy face lift tape

jerry
about 1 year ago

5

I am getting red moles all over my body at different places . what is the home remedy for it .

mona
about 1 year ago

6

where do i find face lift tape

donny
about 1 year ago

7

I have read about face lift tape (and not found it yet).. but at home I've taken packaging tape and placed it over my forhead wrinkle... and when I can stand it, my crows feet (liking it less so close to my eyes)... I sleep with it on.. instantly the wrinkle kinda pulls out and smooths out (like suctions to the tape)...and in the morning, for a short while, the winrkle remains out after the tape is removed... it does come back though.. not sure if prolonged use would retrain the "wrinkle valley" or not. There is also a tape type product called FROWNIES.. triangle shaped precut, prestickied (you wet it to stick it)...made for your forhead and crows feet. I think its statement (what it does) is to retrain your muscles (perhaps with tape there, you learn not to squint, and over time reduce the squints impact)...but it may work similarly to the tape I've used - kinda just smooth our your skin and give temp. wrinkle relief.... Anyway... I stopped for awhile and am ready to start back up... thought maybe you would be interested in this little trick... atleast til you can find the other face lift tape stuff.

Melissa
about 1 year ago

8

I have the facelift tape you are looking for. I wear mine almost daily. To see a description and picture, go to Ebay and google Facelift Trick. I will mail you one today. You will absolutely love it!!!

Gail
11 months ago

9

Can any one tell me how to fix the tape behind the ear and wt kind of tape? I am from Bangladesh.

Bipasha
7 months ago

10

Can any one tell me how to fix the tape behind the ear and wt kind of tape? I am from Bangladesh.

Bipasha
7 months ago

11

Can anyone tell me about the face lift tape and how to use it ?

Rosi
7 months ago

12

can any one tell me how the face lift tape works please

jennifer
5 months ago

13

Hi I use surgical tape I buy from the chemist -like 3M-, it's is white, paper like and can be cut by hand. It's however strong enough and I position it on my face as if it were frownies -have a look on youtube-. I was surprised to actually enjoy the tape on my face at night : it is helping my face to relax as I ten to tense my jaw. When waking up my face is clear of wrinkles, of course it does not last but I am hoping to retrain my muscles so that in the day time or at night, i don't tense up my face so much!! I also do face exercise to get control of my face muscles.

marie
4 months ago

14

how long do you leave the tumeric and cane juice on the face?

lily
19 days ago

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