Laugh lines are no laughing matter! Over time, men can become plagued with deep wrinkles around their mouth and nose that pop up whenever they laugh or flash a smile. There are, however, several things you can do to diminish these smile lines naturally.
Revisit Your Diet
A healthy diet can do amazing things for your body, inside and out. Make sure you get enough protein because your skin needs it to replace dead cells; an easy way to do this is by drinking a men’s whey protein shake.
Healthy fats like omega-3s are also important to keeping smile lines away. Fish such as salmon and tuna are high in omega-3s so consider adding them to your diet. You may also want to consider a premium omega-3 supplement. “The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids” lists the benefits of this nutritional powerhouse.
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Get Off the Couch
Regular physical activity is a great way to stay young and prevent mouth wrinkles. When you exercise, your heart starts pumping faster and delivers more blood, with its nutrients and oxygen, to vital organs in your body — including your skin.
Exercise also helps blood carry harmful toxins away from your skin, which exits through your pores as you sweat. This leaves skin clean, glowing and free from wrinkle-causing free radicals. For help on creating a fitness program, check out MenScience Boot Camp.
Hit the Snooze Button
Do not ignore the importance of getting at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Sleep restores our body and all of its functions. In particular, sleep helps the production of collagen, an essential protein in skin that keeps it strong and elastic. It’s best to sleep on your back, as pressing your face against the pillow can lead to wrinkles over time. “How to Sleep Better” offers some great tips for a good night’s rest.
Use the Right Creams
There are creams for men that help improve the appearance of laugh lines and keep their face wrinkle-free. Look for creams with alpha hydroxyl acids, which support collagen and remove dead skin cells; advanced creams like MenScience Anti-Aging Formula contains the most advanced anti-aging ingredients available today.
Aside from alpha hydroxyl acids, look for vitamins C and E; these are antioxidants that help reduce free radical damage. Advanced Face Lotion and many other MenScience facial products contain these essential skin nutrients.
