Modern cosmetology and surgery distinguishes three types of wrinkles in the nasolabial area:
- Nasolabial - folds and wrinkles located between the nose and the corners of the lips. They can form in youth, but due to the elasticity of the skin, such wrinkles are not so noticeable. By the age of 40, they become more and more noticeable, taking into account the anatomical features of the facial muscles and the condition of the skin.
- Purse string – folds or wrinkles of varying lengths and depths that appear vertically around the lip area (top and bottom).
- Puppets - vertical folds, located from the corners of the mouth to the chin line, visually make the face more gloomy and dull.
There can be a huge number of reasons for the appearance of wrinkles, let’s consider the main ones:
- The presence of a small number of sebaceous glands in the skin around the mouth, as a result of which it becomes thin and poorly moisturized. This leads to rapid aging and fading;
- Age-related decrease in collagen production, which is necessary for skin elasticity;
- A sharp change in weight - weight loss, as a result of which there is a decrease in the fat layer in the lip area;
- Unbalanced and untimely nutrition;
- Increased activity of the orbicularis oris muscle;
- Active facial expressions. This often becomes the main reason for the appearance of wrinkles in professional musicians, singers, presenters, teachers, lecturers;
- Heredity – malocclusion, special structure of the facial muscles, congenital jaw defects, lack of teeth;
- Long-term smoking leads to a decrease in collagen production, which makes the skin less elastic, decreases external attractiveness, and increases facial stress.
The circular muscle needs constant care and training, and home gymnastics will help with this.
Simple and effective exercises
The sets of exercises are primarily aimed at relaxing muscles and increasing blood supply to the skin in the nasolabial area. They help eliminate various wrinkles, relieve muscle tension, increase lymph movement and improve the overall condition of the skin.
- Take a deep breath, holding your breath, and puff out your cheeks as much as possible. Wait 2-3 seconds and exhale sharply.
- Imagine that you need to inflate a balloon.
- Imitate a whistle.
- With increased articulation, pronounce vowel sounds out loud - A, O, I, U, Y.
- Take air into your mouth and roll from one side to the other.
- Make active forward movements of the lower jaw.
- Create a wide smile, exposing your upper and lower teeth as much as possible. Relax, repeat.
- Taking air into your mouth, begin to slowly release it through the slightly open corners of your lips.
- Open your mouth and stick out your tongue as much as possible, trying to reach your chin.
- Pull your lips forward, fold them into a tube and slightly open. Tighten your facial muscles as much as possible. Stay for a couple of seconds, relax.
Massage for purse-string wrinkles
Purse-string wrinkles are the first to appear, so they require special attention. How to remove purse-string wrinkles around the mouth? The most accessible method of combating for many is a light home massage.
The massage is carried out with clean hands on cleansed facial skin. To control the entire process, it is recommended to perform exercises in front of a mirror.
- Warm your hands thoroughly so that they are as warm as possible. Start lightly rubbing the skin with your palms from the middle of the mouth towards the ears, as if creating a smile. The degree of pressure is medium, and the movements are smooth.
- Cover your face with your palms, placing your little fingers on the purse-string folds. The palm should completely cover the cheeks. At the same time press on the wrinkles and lift the cheeks up.
- Pull your lips inward as much as possible, holding a tablespoon with them and stretch them into a smile. Stay for a while. The longer you can hold the spoon, the more effective the exercise will be.
- Use your index fingers to make circular movements from top to bottom from the center of the nasolabial fold. The pressure should be intense.
- Smile widely, holding the cheekbones and cheeks on both sides of your mouth with two fingers. Hold for a few seconds.
Healthy food
In order for the skin around the mouth to remain elastic and smooth for as long as possible, one should not forget about proper nutrition.
The daily diet should be balanced; it is better to avoid mono diets, but adhere to the principles of separate nutrition. Experts recommend consuming foods containing vitamins C, B2, A, potassium and magnesium.
Vitamin C supports and preserves healthy and youthful skin. With regular use of the vitamin, the skin becomes more elastic and acquires a healthy color. It is found in fresh vegetables and fruits.
Vitamin B2 is the main source of youth and beauty. It is especially important for our skin. Contained in fermented milk products, green vegetables, wholemeal bread, and nuts.
The most popular are:
- Botox injections block nerve impulses in muscle fibers, which leads to a temporary smoothing of wrinkles.
- Chemical peeling is the removal of the top thin layer of skin using a special preparation. Allows you to improve blood flow and collagen synthesis.
- Laser resurfacing is a renewal of the upper layer of the skin, which helps remove wrinkles and overall rejuvenate the skin.
- Collagen injections are intended to smooth out wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
Any method of combating wrinkles is effective if you provide the skin with timely protection and care. The problem of wrinkles is inevitable, but it can be delayed for quite a long time.
