wrinkles?!?!?!?! I'm 20

Aug 6, 2011

Rachel S.

For a while now I have known I have had wrinkles on my forehead. This did not bother me for a while, but they are getting worse. I might be the only one that notices but it won't be that way for long if it keeps up at this rate. I always said that when the wrinkles came I would accept them as a sign of wisdom and experience so I could age gracefully. I would only fight them with a wrinkle cream; however, I was not expecting to be so wise at the age of 20. I always use sunscreen, I don't drink or smoke, I eat all my fruits and veggies (with the exception of carrots I literally eat any vegetable) I drink water. Do you have any suggestions as to what I should do about this? Am I still too young for wrinkle creams or should I start now that I have noticed them?

Aug 6, 2011

Yasmin K.

If you're worried about it talk to a doctor about getting botox or a liquid face lift. Personally I wouldn't worry about it for at least another 10 years.

Aug 6, 2011

Kimberly M.

Botox at 20? That seems a little extreme. And at $13-15 per cc, depending where you live, it's expensive.

ROC makes a good low-intensity retinol creme that you can use overnight under your regular moisturizer, that isn't expensive. If you do use it, be sure to use a good SPF as well, as it can cause some sensitivity.

Drink more water. Don't frown or scrunch your forehead up (they're called expression lines for a reason!) And use a line-smoothing primer under your makeup.  

Aug 6, 2011

DeShelle W.

OMG!! I'm the same way. But my wrinkles are under my eye. and and I've had them ever since I was younger. I hope there's a way for us! Botox at 20 in NOT in the cards for me!! 

Aug 6, 2011

Tamara R.

Despite having the best routines and great products, some people are just genetically predisposed to getting them. I have a trio of lines on my forehead that bother me.. but I'm not willing to shell out a ton of cash to 'try' and minimize them or for a short term result.

Preventative care is worthwhile though, I think there are different things that can be done at every age. You're never too young to take care of your skin. It's also worth keeping in mind that expression lines only come up during a particular expression, whereas wrinkles are always there. ;]

Aug 6, 2011

Rachel S.

I think I will wait for a while for botox. I will probably just get another moisturizer that works better and drink more water. I saw Roc as a suggestion. Are there any more?

Aug 7, 2011

Kimberly M.

I just know what works for me, and that's Roc. You could explore something with fruit acids, and I want to say that Garnier makes a product containing them. I also use raw Shea butter; it packs a good punch in the moisture department and contains essential fatty acids that contribute to cellular turnover. Cost effective, too.

Aug 7, 2011

karissa b.

I'm 19 and have slight lines on my forehead, but I think it's because I make use of a lot of facial expressions haha. If you go into the beauty section of department stores or drugstores, there is usually a specific section dedicated to anti-aging creams, etc.

Aug 7, 2011

Katie P.

I use hope in a jar.. a moisturizer by philosophy for my face and it does wonders esp for my laugh lines. I also use hope in a tube, a firming cream, for around my eyes and it helps alot because I usually forget sunglasses so I squint all the time! my mom has had great success with it too. shes almost 50 and looks a lot younger. its not cheap cheap and ive seen mixed reviews but it does amazing for me and my mother! :]

Aug 7, 2011

Shelly T.

You can do everything right, but you cannot completely fight getting older, or genetics, IMO.

I can tell you straight away that more water isn't going to do you any good. The whole "drink eight glasses of water a day" thing is a myth. It's not going to help your skin (this also goes for those of us who have suffered, and continue to experience, acne breakouts!), it's not going to help flush out toxins any better (actually, drinking more water will make it *harder* for your kidneys to do that). Only drink when you're thirsty, and your body will let you know what you need.

http://www.npr.org/2008/04/03/89323934/five-myths-about-drinking-water
http://www.slate.com/id/2188159/

Aug 7, 2011

Yasmin K.

Like I said, I wouldn't worry about it for at least another 10 years. I thought I had wrinkles at the age of 20 and looking back I laugh at my younger self for being so shallow like that! LOL I NOW have wrinkles under my eyes but I'm nearing 40. lol Oh crap that seems so WRONG!