Preventing wrinkles at 17?

i'm only 17 and i just started using anti-aging cream and all that stuff i just wanna know if it's useless to do this i heard taking care of your face at a young age will leave you with a still young face at like 50 or so. my mom is 56 and she looks her age i for one do not wanna looks like her. so any is it useful?Preventing wrinkles at 17?
A lot of it does have to do with genetics, so the fact that your mom still looks young is good!





It takes more than creams to keep the skin looking young; Make sure to eat/supplement plenty of vitamin A, C, E and K.





http://www.thirdage.com/salons-treatment…





http://www.boloji.com/ayurveda/av009.htm








Extra-virgin olive %26amp; coconut oils, as well as flax seed, Omega-3's (like in fish %26amp; eggs), or banana %26amp; avocado are good fats to eat, that keep the body hydrated. Lots of water, of course!





Here are some natural ways to prevent and get rid of wrinkles:





http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/home…





http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/rem…








You want to avoid using personal %26amp; beauty products that have ingredients that tend to age the skin and are bad for you, such as:





* Mineral Oil, Paraffin %26amp; Petrolatum – Petroleum products coat the skin like plastic, clogging pores and creating a build-up of toxins, which in turn accumulate and can lead to dermatological issues, like slowing cellular development, which can cause you to show earlier signs of aging, and vitamin deficiency. Suspected cause of cancer %26amp; disruptive of hormonal activity. Mineral oils contain hydrocarbons, a real danger to the stomach and especially the lungs.





* PARABENS – Such as methyl- propyl- butyl- %26amp; ethyl- parabens: Widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic industry (including moisturizers). An estimated 13,200 cosmetic and skin care products contain parabens. Studies implicate their connection with cancer. They have hormone-disrupting qualities – mimicking estrogen – and interfere with the body’s endocrine system.





* Propylene Glycol – Used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and as a carrier in fragrance oils. Shown to cause dermatitis, kidney or liver abnormalities, may inhibit skin cell growth, and is a skin irritant and sensitizer.





* ALCOHOLS – Such as Isopropyl Alcohol, SD Alcohol 40, Ethyl Alcohol: Alcohols dissolve the body’s natural moisturizers and strip the skin of its protection, leaving it vulnerable to infection. Alcohols destroy skin’s pH balance, and since they absorb water, they speed up wrinkling.





* Sodium Laurel or Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), also known as sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) – Found in car washes, engine degreasers, garage floor cleaners… and in OVER 90% of personal care products! SLS breaks down the skin’s moisture barrier, easily penetrates the skin, and allows other chemicals to easily penetrate. Combined with other chemicals, SLS becomes a “nitrosamine”, a potent class of carcinogen. It can also cause hair loss. SLES is sometimes disguised with the labeling “comes from coconut” or “coconut-derived'; - and is found in many popular body washes and toothpastes!





* Toluene – Poison! Danger! Harmful or fatal if swallowed! Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Made from petroleum or coal tar, and found in most synthetic fragrances. Chronic exposure linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage, and may affect a developing fetus. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) contains toluene. Other names may include benzoic and benzyl.





* WAXES – Such as Paraffin, Candelilla Wax, Carnuba Wax: Waxes are widely used in cleansing creams, eye creams, and moisturizers. Waxes clog pores, creating blackheads and whiteheads. They also smother the skin, which over time creates an enlarged pore problem.





* FD%26amp;C – When this abbreviation precedes the name of a color, it means that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has certified it as safe for use in drugs and cosmetics, but not food. D%26amp;C colors are usually synthetic, coal tar colors. They’re toxic and should be avoided when at all possible.





* PHTHALATES – These chemicals rarely find their way onto an ingredients list, but they are present in many health and beauty products just the same. Wherever you see “perfume” or “fragrance,” phthalates are present, because they are used to preserve these synthetic scents. Recent studies have shown that phthalates may be mutagenic, carcinogenic, and adversely affect male sperm, that they increase levels of testosterone and estrogen in humans, and are central to breast cancer risk. They are an ingredient in nail polish and other lacquers, and in soft plastics (e.g., infant chew toys).





* Lanolin – A yellow, semi-solid, fatty secretion from sheep’s wool is widely used in skin and beauty care products. It can cause an allergic reaction in some people, as well as enlarged pores.





* Acetone – Used in nail polish and nail polish removers, this colorless, volatile liquid is often used in astringents, fresheners, or clarifying lotions. It is extremely toxic and will dehydrate the skin, while speeding up the aging process.





* Acrylamide – Found in many hand and face creams. Linked to mammary tumors in lab research.





* Phenol carbolic acid – Found in many lotions and skin creams. Can cause circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, coma and even death from respiratory failure.





* Dioxane – Found in compounds known as PEG, Polysorbates, Laureth, ethoxylated alcohols. Common in a wide range of personal care products. The compounds are usually contaminated with high concentrations of highly volatile 1,4-dioxane, easily absorbed through the skin. Dioxane’s carcinogenicity was first reported in 1965 and later confirmed in studies including one from the National Cancer Institute in 1978. Nasal passages and liver are the most vulnerable. Dioxane is easily removed during the manufacturing process by “vacuum stripping”. Warning: It is a synthetic derivative of coconut. Watch for hidden language on labels, such as “comes from coconut”.





IF SO, you should throw them away IMMEDIATELY and Tell ALL your friends and family!!! (Extra-virgin olive and/or coconut oils are great alternative moisturizers, and they contain natural sunscreens, until you find something else without these toxins) Hope this helps!!!





Good Luck!!!!!Preventing wrinkles at 17?
I started at age of 17 taking care of my face so I would look old when I got older. I am now 40 and I am very happy that I did. Anti-aging cream at your age is not useful. I found the biggest change for me was in the diet. I met a lady 15 years ago who was older than me and she ate a lot of green vegetables. Today she is in her mid 60's and still one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. The less you wear makeup the better, thats why men stay looking young (lack of makeup) Do not smoke, do not drink, and do not tan. Wash your face with mild cleaser day and nite. Use washclothes and not hands. Steam at least once a week. Facials once a week. Yoga, stretch, and exercise. Don't go spending alot of money on expensive creams at Nordstroms, its all crap. Go put money in the bank, lack of stress also keeps you young. Good luck.
The only thing you need to do is watch your diet, exercise, watch stress levels, moisturize, and use a sunscreen... you'll be straight!!








I would say to start using anti-aging creams at 25.
I wouldn't use anti aging products, as it may infact damage your skin as you are only 17, however I would cleanse tone and moisturise every day, as this will keep your skin in good condition with a heathy glow :)
i don't think you need anti-aging stuff, just wear sun screen everyday
of course it is.


moisturizing is the key to beautiful %26amp; healthy skin ! :D