What Causes Wrinkles & What Are Wrinkles?
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
