Reducing wrinkles synthetically might take as much time as making them because wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process and it takes the skin a considerable length of time to adhere to the new chemicals placed beneath it. Michael Jackson, a famous pop star tried and failed miserably. If you remember, the end of his nose did not take well to manipulation and he lived with exposed bone at the tip of his nose for months at a time. The end result of his wrinkle treatments were flawless skin with abnormalities in elasticity that the world talked about for years.

A dermatologist will tell you that the skin has natural elasticity, and many options will be provided to stop wrinkling in certain areas of the face and neck. For smoother skin, wrinkle treatments might be the only option to making wrinkles go away, unless a product is found that will do the job safely and efficiently.

Causes of Wrinkles:

1. Aging
2. Exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) Light
3. Smoking
4. Repeated facial expressions
5. Tanning
6. Alcohol and Alcohol Based products
7. Cosmetic Surgery
8. Caffeine
9. Skin/Body Dehydration
10. Diet

The aging process is a natural and unnatural event and how fast we age is normally controlled by genes. The two types of aging are extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic or external aging is caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to sun's rays or the type of makeup that is used on the skin This is a type of aging can be controlled with the right skin products such as mineral makeup and actions like reducing exposure to the natural but harmful elements of our daily life. Returning to natural minerals could shave years off your appearance. Intrinsic or internal aging is the most natural form of the aging process and continues throughout life. Applying minerals to the face makes good sense in the fight against the aging process. Factors that affect the normal aging process can be controlled though. Here are the 10 causes of wrinkles and the 10 ways to reduce the chance of wrinkling:

Ten Signs of the Aging Process:

• Fine wrinkles
• Thin and transparent skin
• Loss of underlying fat, leading to hollowed cheeks and eye sockets as well as noticeable loss of firmness on the hands and neck
• Bones shrink away from the skin due to bone loss, which causes sagging skin
• Dry skin that may itch
• Inability to sweat sufficiently to cool the skin
• Graying hair that eventually turns white
• Hair loss
• Unwanted hair
• Nail plate thins, the half moons disappear, and ridges develops

Ten Ways to Reduce the Chance of Wrinkles:

1. Drink plenty of fluids each day. This will help the skin remain moist and hydrated. Staying hydrated will also help to flush toxins from the body.
2. Eat a balanced diet including fruits and vegetables.
3. Use natural oils to remove dirt and makeup, such as avocado oil.
4. Wear protective clothing such as long sleeved shirts when outside in the sun.
5. Apply sunscreen that offers protection from UVA and UVB sun rays throughout the year
6. Avoid tanning by the Sun or artificial means. Use tanning lotions instead to add color to the surface of the skin.
7. Do not drink alcohol or use products that have an alcohol base. Alcohol dries the skin out and will do this when it is ingested too. Alcohol causes the cells within the body to degenerate, and that will speed up the aging process.
8. Wear healthy makeup that is free of oils, irritants and pollutants.
9. Avoid extreme dieting fads because this will cause skin to sag.
10. Stop smoking. Smoking causes biochemical changes to the body and increases the aging process.

Irritant free mineral makeup is a natural choice that will treat your skin with tender loving care. Mineral makeup is the best product to help repair damaged skin cells, and keep the aging process at bay for many years. The minerals in mineral makeup rejuvenate the skin while it is worn by the wearer. Skin is healthier after one application because it does not clog pore or age the skin in any way. Mineral makeup returns youth to the skin and gives it a warm, glowing texture. Made from natural minerals from the Good Earth, mineral makeup is not oil based, and the minerals warm to the skin naturally. As you can see, many factors cause wrinkling of the skin and some of these factors can be avoided and others cannot. Mineral makeup will keep wrinkles from forming.
by Tyler Hansen