Facial wrinkles: understanding and preventing their appearance
Facial wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, but they can also be influenced by our expressions and lifestyle habits. Each type of wrinkle has its own characteristics and can appear at different times in life. Discover the main facial wrinkles and how they form.
Forehead Wrinkles
Forehead wrinkles are among the first to appear on the face. These are expression lines that appear whenever we engage the frontal muscle, which is responsible for raising the eyebrows and the skin of the forehead. This muscle is often activated when we raise our eyebrows. Over time, these forehead wrinkles can become more pronounced, typically appearing as horizontal lines.
Frown Lines (Between the Eyebrows)
Frown lines, also known as lion’s wrinkles, are vertical lines that form between the eyebrows. They occur due to the repeated contraction of facial muscles when expressing anger, frustration, or concentration. These vertical wrinkles become deeper with age and the accumulation of repeated facial expressions.
Crow's Feet (Around the Eyes)
Crow's feet, or wrinkles around the eyes, are fine lines that form around the eyes, especially at the outer corners. They often develop with aging or prolonged sun exposure. These fine wrinkles are accentuated by expressions like smiling or squinting because the skin around the eyes is particularly thin and delicate.
Nasolabial Folds (Nasogenian Folds)
Nasolabial folds, also known as nasogenian folds, appear on each side of the nose, extending from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth. These facial wrinkles become more visible with age due to the loss of skin elasticity and the sagging of underlying tissues. The effect of gravity and volume loss also contributes to their appearance.
Wrinkles Around the Mouth (Marionette Lines or Smile Lines)
Wrinkles around the mouth, also known as marionette lines or smile lines, are deep wrinkles that mark the area from the chin to the corners of the lips. These facial wrinkles are linked to aging, but also to frequent facial expressions. The loss of skin elasticity and firmness are the main causes of these wrinkles.
Chin Wrinkles
Chin wrinkles generally appear due to the loss of collagen and skin elasticity with age. These wrinkles can also be accentuated by repetitive movements of the lower face, such as during chewing or speaking. They manifest as small vertical lines or horizontal folds on the chin.
Neck Wrinkles (Neck Folds)
Neck wrinkles, or neck folds, are often caused by the loss of skin tone and the sagging of neck muscles over time. These horizontal wrinkles appear as wrinkled lines that deepen with age. They are also accentuated by repeated neck movements and head positioning over time.