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Wrinkles around lips received less attention compare to those near the eyes particularly crow's feet. But the truth is that wrinkles do show up near the lips area. Therefore, it makes sense in our search for young and elastic skin to find ways to prevent and remove wrinkles around lips too. Yet you will rarely encounter any anti-wrinkles product formulated for lines around the lips. The reason is because anti-wrinkles products available in the market work on wrinkles around lips as well. That said, there are a few suggestions to delay those lines from showing up and things you, and things you should be aware of while trying to eliminate the wrinkles around the mouth.

Suggestions to Prevent Wrinkles around Lips

Prevention is better than cure. Likewise, preventing new wrinkles from forming is more important than reducing or removing them. So let's start with prevention suggestions first. This way you'll have less problem to deal with later on.

1) Be Generous with Sunscreen - The harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun damage the skin and accelerate skin aging. While many will remember to apply sunscreen to protect the face, often they neglect the area around the mouth. This is possibly because nobody will want to accidentally swallow them. Still it is necessary to keep the area protected, so just exercise extra caution when applying the cream.

Make it a habit to apply the cream at least half an hour before leaving the house, and if you are outdoor for more than 4 hours, reapply the sunscreen.

2) Avoid Pursing Your Lips - Frequent facial muscle contraction and expansion around lips accelerate wrinkles formation and deepen the lines. We tend to purse our lips when drinking from straw, so drink from cup directly instead. Smoking is the other activity where we will purse our lips, so quit. In fact, smoking harms you more than just accelerating wrinkles around lips formation. It deprives you of the needed nutrients making you haggard and deepen existing lines. By quitting smoking, you'll gain tremendous skin and health advantage over the smokers.

3) Eat Healthy - Our body need carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. People are misled to believe that fat is bad. That's a myth. In truth, essential fat helps to hydrate the skin and give it the healthy look. The other way to hydrate the skin is to drink plenty of water. 8 glass is the minimum daily, and if you are doing sport, consumes more to replace the lost fluid.

We are done with prevention tips, so let's check out things on wrinkles removal you should be aware of.

1) Exfoliation - This process removes the dead skin cells and improves blood circulation to give you the fresh, healthy and radiant look. A common exfoliating agent is Alpha Hydroxyl Acids (AHA). This is the same acid that is used in chemical peels and may not be suitable for those with sensitive skin. The alternative is to use fruit enzymes like Papain. Because enzymes from fruits are milder, they are unlikely to cause skin irritation. One thing to note is that exfoliation and rubbing is 2 different things. Rubbing usually goes in a reciprocating action. However, for exfoliation, it should be done in soft and circular motions.

2) Apply Retin A Cream - This cream contains a special type of vitamin A that can effectively reduce the fine lines and prevent them from reappearing. The problem is that, for those with sensitive skin, it may cause itchiness and skin irritation. Often, the side effect is temporary, but it is best to consult a dermatologist before using Retin A cream. If your skin is not suitable, get alternative recommendation.

3) Fillers - 2 of the popular wrinkles treatments are derma fillers and hyaluronic acid injections. They fill up the crevices around the mouth to eliminate the wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid also attracts moisture to the skin to give it the dewy look.

Deciding to implement regular exfoliation may not require days of pondering. On the other hand if you decide to undergo cosmetic procedures to eliminate wrinkles around lips, make sure to do it after an in-depth discussion with a dermatologist or surgeon first. Get the pros and cons of each wrinkles treatment method before making the decision.

But unless you are dealing with moderate to deep wrinkles, you may want to consider readily available anti-wrinkles solutions. Start by planning your skin care routine. Apply skin tightening cream, night cream and even steam your face weekly to rejuvenate your skin. Regular care can help to prevent and eliminate facial wrinkles on top of those around lips not to mention that they are much more affordable