Cure Wrinkles

Updated: 09/12/2009

The Best Home Remedies to Diminish Wrinkles
Not quite 10 years ago, no one noticed if you had a few life lines on your forehead or smile lines under your eyes. These days, it seems to be a growing obsession among the young and old alike to remove these story-telling lines. Too bad. It's getting harder and harder to read people's emotions, thanks to Botox and plastic surgery. Well, if you AREN'T interested in Botox, but ARE interested in a few home remedies to diminish wrinkles, we may have a couple good ideas for you!

Suggestion #1: Acupressure Point Massage
Possibly the best home remedy to diminish wrinkles is massaging the acupressure points on the face. We have had success using our fingertips to massage the face by applying pressure in tiny, circular motions around the face and scalp, focusing on particularly painful areas like the temples, sinus cavities, etc. As with all remedies, the effects last not longer than 24 hours. Sorry!

Years ago we talked to a 55 year old woman who was selling 1 hour sessions with a battery operated device that put sound waves into the face to tighten the skin. You dipped two q-tip prongs that were attached to the device into water and then smoothed the skin, adjusting the intensity of the sound waves depending on the area of the face you were working on. The theory behind this device was that wrinkles are caused by chronic micro-muscle spasms and that if you relax these tense areas, the skin will tighten. This woman's face looked like she had a facelift, in fact, too much so in our opinion! But the idea of wrinkles being caused by micro-muscle spasms seems to be a sound one.

#2: Limit Sun, Alcohol and Cigarettes.

#3: Deep Breathing
Exercise until you glow with deep breathing. Yep, keep your breath and energy moving throughout life and your skin will always be vibrant and smooth.

#4: Flax Seed Oil
We discovered this wrinkle cure quite by accident. Take 1 tablespoon of flax seed oil (make sure it is fresh, not rancid) up to 4 times a day, starting when you wake up. The first thing you will notice in a day is that some deeply etched forehead wrinkles may start to diminish. (Note: Don't start with this dosage if you aren't used to taking flax seed oil as it may cause diarrhea.)

Read more about ACV here.

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Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.

ALOE VERA GEL, VITAMIN E

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[YEA] 02/10/2009: Harry from Walsenburg, Colorado, USA writes: "Facial Wrinkles: I use enough 100% Aloe-Gel to cover the area that I want to treat then apply enough vitamin E liquid to cover the same area well. (Vitamin E liquid is not an oil and will penetrate the skin well by using the Aloe as the vehicle.) I've been using this combination as an after shave for 18 years and don't have tell-tale wrinkles on my face. I'm 87 years old, and people take me for 20 years younger."

04/05/2009: Andrea from London, UK replies: "Hi, this sounds great - congratulations! :) One question: can you mention something more about your overall life style etc? I guess that has a major impact on the state of your skin. Many thanks, Andrea"

EMU OIL AND ALOE VERA GEL

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[YEA] 03/24/2006: Anonymous writes: "Emu oil and Aloe Vera Gel cures wrinkles, pimples, dry skin, flaky complexion, dull-appearing skin etc. 100% pure emu oil and concentrated aloe vera juice/gel moisten the epidermis of the skin and really make one's skin glow, the aloe tightening the pores and diminishing wrinkles. the EMU OIL has a very small molecule, almost identical the body's own sebum, which can reach deep within the epidermal layers and plump skin. both impove skin tone and overall texture."

GRAPE SEED EXTRACT

1 YEA

[YEA] 04/28/2008: Alice from Jacksonville, Fl writes: "Grape seed extract cream from heath store is great for wrinkles."

HEALTH FOOD STORE PRODUCT

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[WORKED TEMPORARILY] 09/12/2009: Kit from Pueblo, Colorado writes: "For the 11's between the eyebrows. I use a product from the health food store, that you moisten and stick between the eyes. Wear overnight. In the morning, I peel it off, and the wrinkles are gone! Of course, they come right back as soon as you move your eyebrows, however, the more consistent I am with using them, the more my forehead seems to "remember" to relax. When I notice I am getting a too severe expression, I'll use them at night, and my expression softens. I'm sure it would be better if I were more consistent."

ICEBERG LETTUCE

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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 05/26/2008: Angela from Montreal, Quebec, Canada writes: "I had about 15 at least gallbladder attacks in 2 weeks -hospitalized one night as well and they wanted to take out the gallbladder for my "diamonds" gallstones which I'd had for 16 yrs. at least with no probs. except very sick in my 4 pregnancies because of excess bile... The attacks started due to taking digestive enzymes for 2 days and then going off them. The attacks began the next night with coleslaw, sausages, and saurkraut ..but continued for the next 2 weeks pretty much whatever I ate. In my worst attack I practically crawled to the computer to earthclinic.com. The 1/2 cup lettuce cure came up with 2 yeas. Sent son running to store for it and 20 mins. later after eating the 1/2 c. I had complete relief. As one writer speculated that it stimulated the liver to produce digestive enzymes that would stop the body from calling on the gallbladder to produce digestive bile.. So for the next 24 hrs. I ate nothing but iceberg lettuce -lots of it - and slices of organic apple. The next day I tried out eating whatever I wanted which had caused attacks throughout the prev. 2 wks. (except the cabbage/sausages -bad memory!) Even McDonald's failed to give me an attack. I am so thrilled with this cure of course!

Hearing once recently that digestive enz help people lose a lot of weight, I wonder if the stimulation of the liver a couple times a day with particularly iceberg lettuce (as it's supposed to work the best rather than other lettuces) would be a natural weight loss cure as well? I know it seems to make less of the slight puff around my ankles -more definition. So it might also help with fluid retention. As well my new pretty set wrinkles of 6 mos. ago have almost completely disappeared within a few days of ingesting 3x per day at least (vertical ones beneath my eyes -not the crow's feet). Try it and I'd love to hear your feedback as I'm a personal trainer and would love to see if it helps people lose weight -at least it brings down the glycemic index of each meal you eat it with some."

JOJOBA OIL

1 YEA

[YEA] 09/03/2008: Cathy from Medford, Oregon writes: "For acne, coconut oil is not recommended, it will actually plug your pores and cause more breakouts. Jojoba oil is a long known remedy for acne. It is almost exactly the same composition as our skin's natural oil, so when you apply it, it will actually slow the production of sebum, which causes acne. I didn't believe any oil could help acne..but jojoba does..and removes wrinkles too..try it on the frown marks!"

READER COMMENTS

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02/27/2009: R. A. from Olympia, WA writes: "I'm looking for the ultimate skin care/cure for wrinkles and aging skin. What really works to get rid of wrinkles around the face and eyes, etc. We all know that skin ages, and need to learn to be comfortable "in our own skin." However, I'm at an age where I'd like to stop the maintenance and go for prevention. I've researched all kinds of things on the web, but am more confused that ever. What really, really works to correct aging skin? Face lifts, botox, etc. are not an option.

What would a naturopath or physician recommend in terms of a complete skin maintenance routine? I've got the basics down in terms of living a healthy lifestyle (food, water, yoga, exercise, sleep, natural skincare products, etc.) , but with so many products, and so much hype, out there, what really works? What is the simplest, most effective product for the face and eyes?

My skin is in relatively good condition. However, I'm in the sun a lot, and tanned intensely when I was young. I want something that really works. I have tried natural skin care for years, Hauschka, Weleda,B.Bees, etc., as well as Dept. store brands, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Murad, etc. Has anyone really happened on to a real miracle cure, or what's all the hype about various products on-line? I really want to know what others have found out, product comparisons, and if there is something, besides basic maintenance that outdoorsy folks who prefer natural products can use."

[YEA] 02/28/2009: Deborah from Denison, TX replies: "I make my own sea salt & VCO scrub to use in the shower to exfoliate and soften all over. Dry brushing and cold showers will make your skin baby soft & pink. For my face I wash my face, neck and hands with baking soda and then I use ACV as a toner. The ACV can be diluted but it is like a natural chemical peel. But do not go out in the direct sun with it on because it will increase the redness of your skin or do anything to sweat because it will sting your eyes. After the ACV I use VCO as my only moisturizer which is all natural. I also put my green or white tea bags on my eyes as I drink my tea each day. I keep a small daily bottle of green tea to mist my face. For age spots I put hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball and tape to the spot overnight. I have people tell me daily that I do not look 50 and I tell them I do not feel 50."

02/28/2009: Andrea from Ontario, Canada replies: "Hi R.A. Have you researched facial exercises? I have had surprisingly wonderful results from doing them. Eyes will open, eyebags will decrease as the first noticeable results, cheeks lift and plump to pull skin back up which has sagged down over jaw and into neck. Lip lines have diminished greatly! It's natural and also helps to remove toxins from the tissues and your complexion changes and evens out and you have a gradual youthful look developing. I could write a very long post on this however, I would suggest you reaearch a "specific" program not just do free exercises off the internet. The face muscles all need to build together properly. I am in my 7th week and could not be happier, the face will lift in stages gradually, but the eyes respond very quickly, within a week or less. I don't think we are allowed to advertise names so I won't. I will include 2 links at a forum if you would like to read others comments on what they have done. Good information to start out your research with. Facial exercises done properly do NOT cause wrinkles, over time the muscles build, they learn to snap back to a flat position again and smooth out the skin. Also doing your own facial massage pinching the skin encourages a thickening of the skin, No it doesn't stretch it. I've used many topical expensive skin care lines and they only treat the skin, I've never had results like what the exercises have given to me, likely cause now I'm working the muscles beneath the skin which encourage circulation and good things to feed the face. Good luck, hope this helps in some way.

http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=17697&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=31539&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0"

03/01/2009: R. A. from Olympia, WA replies: "Thanks for your suggestions.
OK. ACV= Apple Cider Vinegar. What does VCO mean? Vit. C Oil? Not sure what this is?

Here's what I'm dong so far. I have made up my own lotion of: Pure Aloe Vera Gel, Jojoba oil, emu oil, Vit. E Oil, essential oil of Rose Otto, essential oil of honey. I plan to supplement it with Hauschka, Weleda, and Sage (from Canada) products, and Sea Butter. Will let you know how it goes.

I have made a spritzer of: Well water, Rose water, Orange Blossom Water, essentail Rose Oil and Honey oil

I will also use these treatments, along with coconut oil, for my body and hair. For conditioning and covering gray, I have made a mixture of cheap beer, sage, Rosemary, lavender, and rose petals, which I boil down--then add essential oil of Rose, and spritz onto hair. I then add coconut oil to hair, wrap, and leave overnight, and wash with Shea Butter Shampoo with honey in the a.m. It "softens" the gray, but so far it is sill visible.

I will try the face exercises. They could be key.

I will also try ACV diluted, and rotate with h.peroxide with rose water as toner. I am also trying the oil pulling method for teeth, gums, and breath. I am drinking coffee, green tea, nettle tea, and ACV with honey, along with a healthy diet. Of course yoga, hiking and biking.

Will let folks know how things go. Still have mild streaks of gray,which are getting blended in with my hair--but are still there. My skin is in good condition--but still have the 11's (elevens) between the eyebrow, and slight wrinkles around my eyes when laughing. Coloring or using henna would get rid of any gray, and Botox would get rid of the 11 (elevens) between the eyes, and slight wrinkles. Is there any natural product that does this extreme stuff ? Still looking for the magic silver "bullet,"

I love the idea that I am aging gracefully and naturally. I love the idea of becoming and elder--and of slowly developing a full head of silver hair as I do not dye or use chemicals. However, if there are natural ways to at least ease those "frown" lines. Again, I will try the facial exercises. This may be the key, but days are busy, and I'd really have to make a point of fitting them in. Still, I will see how it works, nd will check back with my results. Thanks for the links.

Am grateful for peoples' responses, thoughts, suggestions, comments, and this website."

EC: VCO = Virgin Coconut Oil

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