Overview

Wrinkles around the mouth can add years to your appearance. The mouth is one of the first areas of the face to develop wrinkles and, although they are inevitable, it is possible to reduce their appearance and prevent fine lines around the mouth from appearing to deepen prematurely.

What exactly are wrinkles around the mouth?

Also known as vertical lip lines or smoker lines, these are lip lines that develop along the upper lip and directly on the lips themselves. These wrinkles mostly occur on the sides of the mouth and are most visible when you laugh or smile. They appear when the skin loses its elasticity and collagen production decreases. 

What causes wrinkles around the mouth?

Wrinkles around the mouth are mainly the result of aging. In most cases, the mouth is the first place that shows any signs of aging.

The aging process is accelerated by sun exposure, which further depletes your skin’s stores of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Since the lip area often goes unprotected, it is at an even greater risk of UV exposure than the rest of your face. UVA rays, in particular, expose this fragile area to damaging free radicals which actively break down and weaken healthy skin cells. This speeds up the aging process, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles around the lips.

Sometimes wrinkles around your mouth may not be due to your age or collagen deposition, but to your mother, father, grandparents. With age, vertical wrinkles can appear around the lip area, which add years to a youthful complexion. 

Repetitive activities like talking, smiling, and pursing your lips can cause the muscles around your mouth to contract, creating permanent fine lines and wrinkles. 

How to get rid of wrinkles around your mouth?

Regular smoking can also increase the signs of premature aging on the upper lip and around the eyes. Quitting smoking and improving sleep may not magically eliminate wrinkles around the mouth, but they can slow the development of laughter. 

Exfoliate at least twice a week to remove dead skin cells that can make wrinkles more visible. Make sure to maintain a consistent healthy weight, because frequent weight changes can also contribute to mouth wrinkles.

Try a night cream  because your skin finds time to rest and replenish in the night. Using a night cream made of moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients can keep your skin younger and radiant.

Moisturize daily Another important product that you should add to your skincare routine is a moisturizer. Lack of adequate hydration is one major cause of aging. Remember to moisturize your skin daily, both night and day.

Takeaway

Dry skin can exacerbate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by making lip lines deeper and more visible. women are more prone to developing wrinkles around the mouth because the structure of the skin in that area is different from men.

You can make lifestyle changes or try natural or over-the-counter remedies to remove deep wrinkles from your skin. Whether you use treatments, home remedies, or both, you should look your best without the discomfort of wrinkles.

DISCLAIMER              

Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.