Wrinkles are a sign of what we don't want to hear: aging skin. However, there are other reasons that contribute to the appearance of the inevitable wrinkles or folds in the skin. In addition to the passage of time, genetic inheritance and our lifestyle habits play a decisive role in the shape and location of wrinkles.

What are wrinkles and how do they appear?

Over the years, the dermis – the middle layer of the skin – loses proteins, such as collagen and elastin, and sugars, such as hyaluronic acid, which are essential for the skin's hydration and elasticity. Internal and external factors, such as UV rays, stress and pollution, also contribute to this loss of nutrients. That’s how wrinkles are formed.

Wrinkles can be distinguished between static and dynamic. Static wrinkles are present even when there is no movement of the face, while dynamic wrinkles are linked to our facial expressions and become visible when we smile, speak or frown, for example.

Some of the most common parts of the body where wrinkles appear are around the nose, eyes, mouth and upper lip. The appearance of wrinkles should be seen as natural – even babies have dynamic wrinkles – but for those who feel less comfortable with their exposure, there are several alternatives to disguise and delay their presence.

Reducing and delaying the appearance of wrinkles

The appearance of wrinkles is linked not only to ageing, but also to sun exposure, eating habits and the way we eat, among other factors. Some changes in lifestyle habits can make a difference, such as giving up smoking and drinking alcohol, using sunscreen (even on cloudy days) and even adopting a healthier, more balanced diet.

To treat wrinkles, the most common solution offered by the cosmetics industry is anti-wrinkle creams. There are also innovative techniques that seek to act on the core of the wrinkle, such as dermabrasion – wearing away the upper layers of the skin with a rapidly rotating device – the famous Botox procedure and chemical peeling.

Benefits of pine seed oil for treating wrinkles

The appearance of wrinkles is, as we've said, natural, so it makes perfect sense to want a form of treatment that is also natural. Mediterranean pine seed oil, Liquid-Land's mono-product, has no artificial processing or chemical additives whatsoever. If you want to know more about natural and sustainable skincare, read this article.

"Nature's liquid gold" boosts hydration for all skin types. The antioxidants in this product are the secret to treating wrinkles, as they promote disinflammation and stimulate collagen formation. Minerals such as iron and zinc also help to rejuvenate the skin. The action of linoleic acid leaves the skin more nourished, promoting long-lasting hydration that not only helps to reduce wrinkles that already exist, but also prevents new ones from appearing.

Sources: MedicalNewsToday; Revista Prevenir; Liquid-Land