Top Tips on Handling Those Laughter Lines
There are several well known sayings on the subject of laughter...
“Laughter makes the world go round”
“Laugh - and the world laughs with you”
And
“A day without laughter is a day wasted”
Even though it is a good thing for us to laugh as often as possible, it can come with one disadvantage - laughter lines!
What are laughter lines?
They are the lines that radiate out from the corners of the eyes, and those in the cheek area, that appear long before old age and appear deeper and more noticeable than wrinkles elsewhere on the face or body.
Although facial expressions are part of the problem, other factors do act on the skin first.
The skin is born to bounce back
Young skin is smooth because it has an optimal level of collagen (the structural protein that helps skin keep its shape) and elastin (the proteins that give skin its elastic quality).
The good news is that our skin literally bounces back if it is stretched out of shape.
But the bad news is that as we grow older, this happens less and less.
We can reduce those laugh lines with these natural tips
- Learn how to effectively cope with stress.
- Eat a healthy diet based on natural whole foods because if you are not eating the right nutrients, your skin can suffer with dryness and negative changes in the skin structure. Just including plenty of fresh fruit, herbs and of course vegetables can improve the skin dramatically by increasing the objective markers of skin health. For example skin micro circulation (which is responsible for circulating oxygen and nutrients to the skin) results in positive changes in the density, thickness and hydration of the skin.
- Vitamins and minerals are another way to ensure nutrients for optimum skin health along with omega-3 fats.
- Get your antioxidants from foods. Good sources include blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, beans and artichokes.
- Include coconut oil in your daily routine as it is anti-aging both as a food and when applied to your skin – doubly beneficial.
- Get your resveratrol naturally with whole grape skins and seeds, raspberries, mulberries and peanuts.
- Make sure you have a solid exercise program – get out, get going and get exercising. Great for the skin and everything else.
- Avoid as many chemicals, toxins and pollutants as possible by eliminating commercial household cleaners, soaps, personal hygiene products, air fresheners, bug sprays, lawn pesticides and general insecticides. Make the effort to replace them with natural products instead.
- A natural way to improve the skin and even prevent fatigue, is to make a tea-like beverage with raw honey and cinnamon powder and drink a quarter cup three to four times a day.
- Spirulina can help to promote skin metabolism and lessen the appearance of fine lines and creases.
- Natural products such as essential oils and homeopathic remedies can help keep the skin supple and moisturized, offering a gentle option to help to smooth texture while strengthening and toning the skin and promoting a healthy glow – without the harsh side effects of chemicals and synthetics. Our H-Glow Formula when massaged directly into any fine lines will help in rejuvenating, balancing and repairing the skin while encouraging cell regeneration. When used as directed, the product will help to smooth out affected areas by giving a more youthful and fresh appearance.
You may be tempted to go the Botox injections route to get rid of your laughter lines...
But be warned that this is a dangerous biochemical as the substance partially paralyzes your facial muscles and should not be undertaken without thorough research regarding the potential risks.
Sources:
Ganceviciene R, et al. (2012). Skin anti-aging strategies. DOI:
10.4161/derm.22804
Hays JT. (2017). Is it true that smoking causes wrinkles?
mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/quit-smoking/expert-answers/smoking/faq-20058153. (Accessed, Feb 15, 2021).
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10.7326/0003-4819-158-11-201306040-00002
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Written by Jane Chitty
Jane writes for Healing Natural Oils, a producer and retailer of high-quality, all-natural treatments for a variety of conditions as well as a range of beauty products. Apart from writing about those various conditions, she also covers general health, environmental and other subjects of interest. She has lived in Kenya as well as Cape Town, South Africa and spent time in San Diego, USA. She now lives in Somerset, England with regular visits from her far-flung children and grandchildren. She is a keen gardener and enjoys growing fresh fruit and vegetables with her husband on their joint allotment. As a result, there is something available to use in the kitchen virtually all year round. Her regular posts can be found on our blog.