Major Causes of Wrinkles

Wrinkles are just a natural consequence of age. But often it happens that they appear well before their due time courtesy of improper skin care or total neglect altogether. Appearance of wrinkles are by itself a grave concern to many and when they appear way before they should, warning bells should also ring.

There are hordes of skin care products available in the market that claim to reduce and even completely erase wrinkles altogether. Though their claims have to be tested to be believed and their efficiency can be enhanced only when used properly. And to use skin care products efficiently, you need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge about your skin condition and what can be done to rectify the situation. Here are certain factors that cause the skin to form wrinkles and what can be done to prevent their appearance.

Major Causes of Wrinkles

Breaking of Collagen Fibers
Wrinkles develop and increase with age. As we age and grow old, the collagen fibers in our skin break down and the skin layer becomes increasingly thinner. And as it becomes thinner, it becomes less and less able to retain moisture within. Due to lack of moisture the skin becomes dry and saggy and wrinkles and fine lines begin to appear on the surface. Moreover, when the collagen fibers deteriorate, the skin loses its elasticity and becomes more rigid.

Thinning of the Subcutaneous Layer
Also, the subcutaneous layer that lies beneath the dermis becomes fragile and is not able to bear the brunt of the dermis and epidermis for long. When all these events converge and maximize over time, the skin begins to lose its natural sheen and exhibits wrinkles and fine lines.

UVA/B Radiations of the Sunlight
Another factor that leads to premature aging of the skin is excessive exposure to sunlight. The sun emits harmful ultraviolet radiations that penetrate the skin surface and aid in rapid deterioration of collagen fibers, thus thinning the epidermis and stimulating free radicals present there. As a result, the skin develops wrinkles early.