- According to a dermatologist, not all forehead lines are wrinkles. Some may be caused by dehydration.
- To smooth these lines, it is recommended to use moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
- Maintaining a consistent skincare routine can help fade various types of fine lines.
Forehead wrinkles can be difficult to eliminate, whether through methods like taping, retinol products, or Botox injections.
However, before investing time and money into fading these wrinkles, it’s important to understand their cause. In some cases, the issue may be as simple as dehydrated skin.
Dr. Ivy Lee, a board-certified dermatologist in southern California, explains that while all fine lines improve with more moisturization, dehydration lines, which can resemble wrinkles, tend to disappear with the use of appropriate skincare products.
Dehydration lines have a lighter, textured appearance compared to wrinkles
What sets dehydration lines apart is their finer texture and resemblance to crepe paper when the affected skin lacks hydration, according to Lee. Unlike deeper wrinkles caused by repetitive muscle movement, dehydration lines are generally easier to get rid of and can be effectively smoothed.
Contrary to common belief, hydration of the entire body does not determine the presence of dehydration lines on the face. The key factor is the moisturization of the skin. Drinking excess water does not provide additional benefits to the skin; instead, topical products are more effective in reducing fine lines.
Selecting a moisturizer with three key hydrating ingredients is crucial
Lee identifies three categories of moisturizing ingredients:
- Humectants, such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which attract water into the skin.
- Emollients, including squalene and plant-derived oils, which repair the skin barrier and soften the skin.
- Occlusives, like hydrated petroleum or mineral oil, which seal in moisture.
Ideally, a moisturizer should contain all three types of hydrating ingredients. Some recommended products by Lee include:
Maintaining a consistent skincare routine is essential
Regardless of whether you have dehydration lines or deeper creases, a daily and nightly skincare routine is beneficial, according to Lee.
If you have hydrated your skin and still notice lines, they may indeed be wrinkles. In such cases, Lee advises optimizing your skincare regimen. This involves using a moisturizing antioxidant sunscreen, like La Roche Posay’s Anthelios Mineral SPF Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid, to hydrate and protect the skin from UV rays during the day. At night, a chemically exfoliating cleanser, one of the aforementioned moisturizers, and a prescription-strength retinoid should be applied in that order.
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