Our advice for reducing forehead wrinkles.

The hydration of the skin is a key factor in preventing and reducing wrinkles, particularly those on the forehead. Indeed, well-hydrated skin is more capable of retaining moisture within its cells, thereby reducing the appearance of dehydration fine lines and also improving its elasticity. Good skin hydration also contributes to the protection of the skin against environmental aggressions, such as UV rays and pollution, which accelerate the degradation of the collagen and elastin, essential proteins for the skin's structure. Thus, maintaining a good level of hydration helps to preserve the skin's suppleness and protection, two essential characteristics for reducing forehead wrinkles.

A recent study has explored the benefits of daily application of a moisturizing cream containing alpha-ketoglutaric acid, an active ingredient beneficial for skin hydration and the maintenance of its barrier function. After daily application for seven days by 30 volunteers aged 25 to 45, researchers observed an average reduction of 21.83% in forehead wrinkles. It's worth noting that no side effects were reported and a global reduction in overall facial wrinkles was recorded.

The daily application of a moisturizing cream is a simple and non-invasive solution to diminish forehead wrinkles.

Note : To prevent forehead wrinkles, it is also recommended to use a sunscreen every day. Indeed, the sun is one of the primary factors of skin aging.

In parallel, it can be beneficial to incorporate tensor active ingredients into one's skincare routine to reduce forehead wrinkles. The retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, is one of the most well-known in this field. From a mechanistic perspective, retinol is capable of activating fibroblasts, the cells responsible for the synthesis of collagen and elastin, as well as contributing to the elimination of degraded elastin fibers and inhibiting the action of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), enzymes involved in the destruction of collagen under the effects of UV and oxidative stress. In addition to its restructuring effect, retinol accelerates cellular renewal, thus promoting smoother skin. These various actions allow it to slow down the formation of wrinkles and reduce those already present.

Several studies have highlighted the effects of retinol on wrinkles. One of them, published in 2020, specifically reports its benefits for forehead wrinkles. After twelve weeks of daily use of a serum with 0.3% retinol, 37 volunteers observed a significant reduction in their forehead wrinkles and an improvement in skin elasticity in this area by 8.1%. Retinol, already known for its overall action on skin aging, is thus a good ally for reducing forehead wrinkles.

Beyond retinol, peptides, and alpha-hydroxy acids, such as the mandelic acid, can also be beneficial in combating forehead wrinkles.

To diminish forehead wrinkles, some people also recommend practicing facial massages and facial gymnastics. These exercises are believed to improve the skin's flexibility and firmness, while stimulating microcirculation of the blood. Moreover, according to some sources, facial massages could increase the production of collagen and elastin, although this point is still debated within the scientific community.

Nevertheless, a recent study has highlighted the potential of an electric facial massage device in reducing forehead wrinkles. For this purpose, 42 women aged between 65 and 75 were recruited and divided into two groups: the first group was instructed to apply a moisturizing cream daily, followed by the use of the massage device, while the second group was only given the moisturizing cream. After four weeks, participants in the first group observed a reduction in their facial wrinkles, including those on their forehead, 31% more pronounced than those in the second group. It would thus appear that the use of the facial massage device had an impact on the reduction of forehead wrinkles in the volunteers.

While further studies are still needed, there are reasons to believe that facial massages could help to reduce forehead wrinkles.