There are many factors involved in causing facial wrinkles, aging being but one of them. While the breakdown of collagen that happens as a body ages is one definite cause of facial wrinkles so are a variety of environmental and lifestyle factors. Other factors that contribute to facial wrinkles include smoking, stress, poor sleep habits, poor hygiene, repetitive facial expressions, sun damage and the taking of certain medications.

Expensive Botox treatments and cosmetic surgeries are not the only ways to get rid of facial wrinkles. They’re just among the most expensive. Far cheaper and more natural methods of removing facial wrinkles can be done right at home with the appropriate lifestyle and environmental changes and products you can purchase over the counter.

Getting in the habit of washing your face twice each day is one way to slow down the process of facial wrinkle development. Cleansers without soap are best, because they don’t irritate the skin and make facial wrinkles stand out more. Using lukewarm water is best because hot water dries out the skin. After washing, you can apply a moisturizer of some sort to help the skin hold in moisture and adequately remain hydrated. Dry skin promotes facial wrinkles while properly hydrated skin is less conducive to them.

From there regular application of a skin firming cream that contains retinol, a skin-supporting vitamin A derivative, can also help. Collagen creams that help supplement the skin’s dwindling collagen supply as you age and help bolster the skin’s natural collagen producing capabilities.

Beyond these methods, sleeping a sufficient number of hours regularly and avoiding stressful situations as much as possible can support healthy wrinkle-free skin for many years to come. If you try all these methods and still feel like you need extra support, but cosmetic surgery and Botox treatments are out of the question, for whatever reason, less costly dermabrasions and chemical peels provided by a dermatologist could help fill in the gaps, no pun intended.