Causes of Wrinkles

Wrinkles are caused by aging, though some people seem to have genes that slow the process. As we get older, several changes take place to the skin that contribute to wrinkles:

• Less oil production makes skin drier
• Skin becomes less elastic and more fragile, with grooves forming from repeated facial expressions, laughter, frowning (frown lines), concentrating, and squinting
• Helpful facial fat from youth disappears (Learn more about facial volume loss.)
• The following may speed up the development of wrinkles:
• Unprotected sun exposure, especially if you're fair-skinned
• Smoking
• Stress