Do’s And Don’ts To Get Rid Of Frown Lines
A smile can go a long way toward letting others know exactly how we’re feeling, or what our true intentions are for a specific conversation or situation. However, when mask mandates went into place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our mouths (and smiles) were covered up, leaving people to gauge our emotions based upon our eyebrow movements.
This was a big problem for people with prominent frown lines and brow furrows since people likely assumed that they were often angry or sad due to the deep wrinkles in the skin between their eyebrows and the bridge of their nose, across their forehead, and at the corner of their eyes. So, if you’ve recently been asked: What’s wrong? or Why are you mad? when you were in a good mood, it may very well be due to your frown lines and furrowed brow.
For those of you who want to trade those frustrating frown lines for a more joyful and youthful look, we’ll take you through the do’s and don’ts when it comes to getting rid of frown lines.
What Are Frown Lines, Furrowed Brow, and Glabellar Lines?
Frown Lines
Frown lines, which are also sometimes called worry lines – hence the reason for those well-meaning, but extremely annoying inquiries about how you’re feeling! – are vertical lines that create an “11” between your eyebrows.
Furrowed Brow
Brow furrows are long, horizontal lines that run across your forehead.
Glabellar Lines
Glabellar lines are horizontal indentations that stretch across your forehead. The main difference between glabellar lines and frown lines is that glabellar lines run horizontally above your eyebrows, while frown lines run vertically between your eyebrows.
Causes Of Frown Lines
Causes of frown lines can range from sun damage to simply getting older. So, let’s take a closer look at the different causes of frown lines.
Aging
The number one cause of frown lines is aging. As you get older, your skin loses elasticity and doesn’t bounce back to its original shape the way it used to when you were younger.
Repeated Facial Expressions
The more expressive you are with your face, the more likely it is that you’ll get frown lines. That’s because frown lines are caused by the repeated action of the underlying muscles associated with your facial expressions – smiling, squinting, and furrowing your eyebrows.
Stress
Stress can cause facial tension, and lead to you making the same facial expressions over and over, which may enhance your odds of getting frown lines.
Sun Damage
Ultraviolet (UV) rays can break down the elastin and collagen in your skin. Therefore, frown lines may be the result of sun damage – especially if frown lines and wrinkles occur early in life.
Smoking
Research shows that smoking reduces the production of new collagen. This decrease in new collagen may eventually lead to the development of wrinkles.
Your DNA
Even if you avoid the sun and don’t smoke, you may be susceptible to frown lines simply due to the genes you inherited. Before you go and blame your parents for your frown lines, it’s important to understand that some people just have a type of skin that is resilient and can delay frown lines, while others have a type of skin that’s more likely to experience frown lines and wrinkles.
Don’ts For Getting Rid Of Frown Lines
When trying to get rid of frown lines, it’s important to know what to do, as well as what not to do. Here are 3 Don’ts when it comes to getting rid of frown lines.
DON’T: Smoke
As mentioned above, smoking breaks down collagen, which can cause wrinkles and frown lines.
DON’T: Get Sunburned
Lounging by the pool or hanging out at the beach with friends are both fun activities, but if you’re looking to get rid of frown lines, you’ll want to avoid excess sun exposure. So, make sure to wear sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight whenever possible. This may mean wearing a hat and sitting under an umbrella at the beach or pool versus sunbathing directly in the sunlight without any sunscreen.
DON’T: Frown So Much!
Sure, this one is easier said than done. But the sooner you’re aware of your facial expressions and can reduce the amount of time that you hold them, the better chance you’ll have in the long run of getting rid of frown lines.
Things To Do To Get Rid Of Frown Lines
Here are 7 things you can do to get rid of frown lines naturally.
DO: Eat A Healthy Diet
A healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables will give your skin much-needed antioxidants. This is crucial since antioxidants are what help your skin repair and maintain itself.
DO: Be Smart In The Sun
Try to limit the amount of time you spend in direct sunlight and wear a SPF 30 or above whenever you go outside.
DO: Prioritize Sleep
Since stress can increase your odds of getting wrinkles, a good night’s sleep can help you counteract that by reducing the amount of stress in your life.
DO: Avoid Squinting
Staring at your tiny smartphone for hours every day can lead to Small Screen Squinting Syndrome. So, try to limit the amount of time that you spend looking at your smartphone or even your smartwatch. It’s also a good idea to wear sunglasses on sunny days so that the sun doesn’t make you squint either.
DO: Stop Smoking
We’ve said it once, we’ve said it twice, and now we’ll say it a third time – if you want to get rid of frown lines, stop smoking sooner rather than later!
DO: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!
Since moisturizers help to nourish and hydrate your skin, a daily moisturizing routine may help prevent wrinkles from forming or getting deeper. In fact, research shows that using a moisturizer that has both hyaluronic acid and vitamin C can do precisely that.
DO: Use Toute Nuit Jet Shape Facial Wrinkle Flattening Patches.
One of the best natural and noninvasive ways to get rid of deep frown lines is to regularly use Toute Nuit Jet Shape Facial Wrinkle Flattening Patches for forehead wrinkles and frown lines. The Jet shape patches cover the area from the top of the bridge of your nose and between your eyebrows, as well as all the way up to the center of your forehead horizontal folds.
If your frown lines and furrowed brow make you feel self-conscious, give Toute Nuit Jet Shape Facial Wrinkle Flattening Patches a try today.