Vivid Magazine

FOREHEAD
Unsightly wrinkles and fine lines (frown lines, laugh lines, forehed furrows, crow’s feet, etc.) are formed by dynamic muscle movements like squinting, wrinkling of the forehead, frowning or even sipping from a straw. Over time, repeated movement creates a design in the muscle, which then becomes visible on the skin’s surface. Make a conscious effort to avoid these habits and your skin will thank you by retaining it’s elasticity. Fretting over a few expression lines that just won’t go away? Consider Heading to a doctor’s office for a filler fix or a boost from Botox or its recent competitor, Dysport, and remember that injections smooth wrinkles caused by overactive muscles, whereas anti-aging products help with the overall surface condition of the skin.

Beauty Suggestions:
Cleanse your skin with Skin2Skin White Tea Anti-Aging Face Wash ($49 at Skin2SkinCare.com) or Fresh Soy Cleanser ($38 at Fresh.com) for a gentle yet effective wash and follow with SK-II Signs Wrinkle Serum ($200 at Skii.com) to stop wrinkles in their tracks. For premium anti-aging results, snap up Shu Uemura’s phyto-black lift anti-wrinkle concentrate ($150 at Shu-uemurausa.com ). Don’t forget that the start and finish to your makeup routine can also make the world of a difference! Smooth on Youngblood Mineral Primer ($37 at LauraMercier.com) for a youthfull glow and to prevent powder from seeping into your lines.

Treatments:
Dr. Gabriel Chiu of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. (BeverlyHillsPlasticSurgeryinc.com) administers both Botox and Dysport injections, which contain Botulinum toxins that temporarily paralyze the muscle. He recommends that patients consider chemical peels before turning to laser treatments, as “lasers hold a lot of promise, but they have yet to deliver” when it comes to treating wrinkles.