How to Get Rid of Wrinkles Around the Mouth

One of the most common changes that comes with aging is expression lines, also called nasolabial folds. Over time, the creases that appear whenever you move your face become deep enough that they’re visible all the time. This is especially common around the mouth. Vertical smile lines become a permanent feature, making you look older. And when you’re not smiling, those mouth wrinkles can make you look like you’re angry or sad all the time.

The good news is that you’re not doomed to a lifetime of doing facial exercises and looking like a frown emoji. A consistent skincare routine built around powerful anti-aging ingredients can treat the wrinkles around your mouth and give you brighter, smoother skin conditions.

What Causes Wrinkles Around the Mouth

There are a lot of reasons why wrinkles appear next to your mouth. One factor is genetics. If your parents or grandparents have deep lines in the lower half of their face, you may be likely to develop them, as well. Bone structure and skin tone are hereditary, and similar faces will undergo similar changes - including developing nasolabial folds. In addition to being born with a particular set of features, there are other forces that cause changes to your face as you get older.

Aging

The main cause of mouth wrinkles is time. Growing older brings inevitable changes to the whole body, including your skin. The skin of your face is particularly susceptible to lines and wrinkles because of the dynamic motions of all the muscles. Smiling, talking, and chewing are all repetitive motions that increase the presence of wrinkles around the mouth - also called smile lines for that reason.

In youthful skin, these so-called dynamic wrinkles only appear while you’re making facial expressions. The lines disappear when your face is at rest. Over time, changes in the skin make these wrinkles more visible, even when you’re not moving your face.

One reason this happens is that your skin loses elasticity and becomes more slack. It gets looser over the whole structure of your face and no longer sits taut over the muscles. Another factor is gravity. The loose skin is naturally pulled downward. This can make lines more apparent, especially in the lower half of your face.

Lower Collagen Levels

Another reason for the changes visible on the outer layers of your skin is what's happening under the surface. Collagen is a protein that helps hold cells together and provides a strong internal structure for your skin. It helps keep skin cells plump and firm, giving your complexion a fresh look with plenty of volume.  

As you age, collagen production decreases, and there is naturally less collagen in your skin. This weakens the underlying structure, causing skin to lose volume and elasticity. It begins to look looser and more slack, and wrinkles begin to appear.

Lifestyle Factors

Environmental and lifestyle factors can exacerbate naturally occurring skin changes and speed up the aging process. 

Sun exposure is one of the most common causes of skin damage and premature aging. The sun’s UV rays can cause discoloration and increase the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, making you look older than you really are.

Sun exposure can also lead to squinting, which affects muscles in the lower part of your face, as well. That increases the appearance of dynamic wrinkles around your eyes, mouth, and forehead.

Smoking is another major cause of premature aging. For one thing, the chemicals in cigarettes and vapes do a number on your skin's overall health. For another, the action of taking a drag causes you to purse your lips tightly. That repeated movement can make creases beside the mouth more visible. It will also lead to tiny smoker's lines above your upper lip.

How To Get Rid of Wrinkles Around the Mouth

There are a variety of ways to treat wrinkles around the mouth without resorting to a facelift. You can minimize the look of wrinkles by taking care of your skin, inside and out. A consistent, effective skincare routine will reduce the appearance of wrinkles and prevent additional signs of aging for younger-looking skin.

Take Care of Your Health

Taking care of your overall health is one of the best ways to delay or manage signs of aging. If you don't smoke, don’t start. And if you do smoke, talk to your doctor about the best way to quit. Giving up tobacco will reduce your risk of cancer and other serious illnesses. Your whole body will thank you, not just your skin.

Sun protection - with broad spectrum sunscreen - is another important way to prevent early signs of aging from popping up. Shielding your skin from harmful UV rays helps prevent premature signs of aging, like wrinkles and dark spots. It also protects against skin cancer, the most common form of cancer. You can protect your skin by using SPF as part of your skin care regimen, wearing hats that shade your face, and seeking out shady spots when you’re outside for a long time.

A balanced diet, staying hydrated, and being active are also good for your skin. Studies show that regular exercise can actually make your skin look better. Working out increases blood flow to the skin, improves skin moisture, and may even improve and rejuvenate skin structure.

Start an Anti-Aging Skincare Routine

You can get ahead of aging with a good anti-aging skincare routine. The key is knowing what ingredients will give you the best effects. Look for proven anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and borage oil to ensure that the products are actually targeting signs of aging and boosting collagen production.

The other element is consistency. Most anti-aging ingredients give you skin texture results after using them regularly for several weeks. Developing a daily routine of skin treatments and sticking to it will help you get the younger-looking skin you want.

Best Skincare Routine for Wrinkles Around the Mouth

Our anti-aging line is especially formulated for men’s skin texture. The products are rich enough to penetrate the skin, but gentle enough not to cause irritation or breakouts. For the best effects, use our products day and night, so you get round-the-clock skin treatments.

Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream

Our Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream is packed with clinically proven anti-aging ingredients like dimethylethanolamine, methylsulfonylmethane, and hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate skin overnight. Antioxidants like vitamin C and green tea help repair the effects of UV radiation and environmental damage, fade dark spots, and even out skin tone.

Fine lines will be less visible almost immediately, and you'll notice improvements in the look of deep wrinkles with consistent use.  

Resurfacing Anti-Aging Cream

Our Resurfacing Anti-Aging Cream is a face-tightening formula designed for optimal daytime use. It delivers intense moisture so skin looks hydrated and youthful with no heavy, oily feel and no greasy shine.

Vitamin C, methylsulfonylmethane, and borage oil work together to tighten and firm the skin for a smoother texture and a fuller, healthier appearance. The formula firms and improves skin tone to diminish the look of wrinkles over time.

We offer both Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream and Resurfacing Anti-Aging Cream in a convenient bundle, so you can get all the anti-aging power you need all at once. You can also explore the rest of our anti-aging line, including Restoring Eye Cream, Redefining Anti-Aging Face Wash, and Element Defense Moisturizer with 45 SPF. Like all of our products, Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream and Resurfacing Anti-Aging Cream are made with clean ingredients and are never tested on animals.

FAQs

Do anti-aging products work on all skin tones?

Yes! The amount of melanin in skin doesn’t affect how well active ingredients work. You should pick products based on your skin type, not your skin color. Look for products that address your major skincare concerns, like anti-aging, reducing breakouts, or repairing sun damage. Before you go for botulinum toxin or injectable dermal fillers, opt for natural anti-aging products.

Will products that work on mouth wrinkles help with crows' feet?

The area around your eyes is another spot that shows the signs of aging. The skin there is thin, which makes it susceptible to fine lines, as well as deeper expression lines. It’s best to treat them with products that are formulated for use around the eyes. Eye creams contain the same active ingredients as other wrinkle fighters, but in a formula that won’t irritate the delicate skin around your eyes.

Are skincare products with hyaluronic acid the same as fillers?

Topical products and injectable fillers both address signs of aging, but in different ways. Fillers are injectable gels that a dermatologist places under your skin with a fine needle.

They contain hyaluronic acid, the same ingredient you find in lots of anti-aging products, including Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream and Resurfacing Anti-Aging Cream.

Hyaluronic acid is great for skin, both inside and out, because it holds onto moisture. When you apply it topically, it makes skin look plumper and more hydrated. Skincare products with hyaluronic acid smooth out wrinkles over time.

Do Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream and Resurfacing Anti-Aging Cream contain retinol?

Neither Revitalizing Anti-Aging Cream nor Resurfacing Anti-Aging Cream contains retinol. They are safe to combine with products that do contain retinol, but we suggest you talk to your dermatologist if you are using any prescription products on your face. They can tell you what other products are safe for you.