Many women worry about wrinkles on their face as they age. In particular, wrinkles on the forehead that are clearly and deeply carved tend to give the impression of being older than one's actual age. It is not easy to clean the wrinkles that have been attached once, and it will cost a certain amount of money. That is why it is very important to understand the "cause" of forehead wrinkles as early as possible and prevent them with "lifestyle habits" and "massage". This article introduces the points.

Main causes of forehead wrinkles

The main causes of wrinkles on the forehead are often due to normal gestures and the condition of the skin and muscles. Here are three typical reasons for this.

●Has a habit of moving the forehead

When you move your forehead up and down, fine wrinkles called "habit wrinkles" or "expression wrinkles" are formed sideways. If the habit of making wrinkles on a regular basis becomes a habit, the wrinkles will gradually settle and become more likely to stand out even when you have a normal expression. In addition, when the firmness of the skin decreases due to aging and ultraviolet rays, it becomes easier for wrinkles to settle. Along with proper skin care, try not to wrinkle your forehead or raise your eyebrows when you are surprised.

The skin is dry

When moisture (moisture) is lost, the surface of the skin contracts more than normal, resulting in fine wrinkles. These wrinkles are called “dry fine wrinkles”. Normally, the skin has a barrier function to prevent excessive evaporation of water. However, there are many causes that weaken the barrier function, such as ultraviolet rays, friction, and external stimuli such as excessive facial washing, and the damage tends to increase with age. If you do not take measures such as moisturizing according to your age and skin condition, your skin will naturally become dry and prone to wrinkles.

Weak muscle strength in the forehead

When the muscles around the forehead weaken, the skin is more likely to sag and wrinkle. Muscles that are closely related to forehead wrinkles include facial muscles, and the frontalis muscle is especially representative. Both tend to decline with age, and even if you are young, the speed of decline tends to accelerate if you do not exercise moderately on a regular basis. Especially in recent years, wrinkles on the forehead are included in the “smartphone sagging” and “smartphone face” where the entire face becomes swollen and sagging due to continued use of smartphones and personal computers for long periods of time. so be careful.

Lifestyle habits to prevent forehead wrinkles

Prevent forehead wrinkles by taking care of the cause on a daily basis. In particular, "moisturizing", "massage" and "ultraviolet protection" can be expected to make existing wrinkles less noticeable depending on the condition. Regardless of age or gender, there is no harm in taking on the challenge now to eliminate future worries.

Adequately moisturize skin

If the skin can be sufficiently moisturized, the barrier function will work normally, which will lead to the prevention of dry fine wrinkles. The basics of moisturizing are skin care after washing your face twice a day, in the morning and at night. First, moisturize your skin with lotion, then add oil with milky lotion or cream to create a “lid” to make it difficult for moisture to evaporate. If necessary, many people use serums that contain ingredients related to skin firmness, such as vitamin C and coenzyme Q10. When washing your face, lather the face wash and wash gently with lukewarm water. Rubbing too hard or washing your face with hot water can actually damage your skin.

●Relax muscles

Massage to loosen the muscles also helps prevent forehead wrinkles. If you can relieve stiffness by loosening the scalp (hairline) and the orbicularis oculi muscle, especially the frontalis muscle, you can expect improvement as well as prevention of wrinkles.

Take measures against UV rays

Excessive UV rays affect the collagen and elastin in the deep part of the skin, resulting in wrinkles due to the loss of firmness and elasticity. It is also the main cause of skin dryness and spots, so it is said that there is a great need to take measures from the perspective of skin care other than wrinkle prevention. Use sunscreen, hats, and parasols to protect yourself from UV rays on a daily basis. In addition, UV rays are present even in winter, on cloudy days, and indoors, so it is necessary to take measures throughout the year.

Massage method to prevent forehead wrinkles

I will introduce two massage methods that lead to the prevention of wrinkles on the forehead. Deciding when to massage, such as when you are taking a bath or before going to bed, is the key to making it a habit.

Forehead massage method

The first thing I want you to try with a forehead massage is a frontal muscle massage. Imagine the frontalis muscle as a muscle that extends "vertically" above the eyebrows and at the base of the nose. First, make a fist with both hands. Then place your little finger on the inner "tail" of your eyebrow and gently press it against your forehead. After that, while keeping the whole fist lightly on your forehead, move the flat surface of the second joint to your temple and make a small circle. Try not to move your head as much as possible. By doing 3 sets of 5 times per lap every day, you can moderately loosen the frontalis muscles.

How to massage around the eyebrows

Before the forehead massage mentioned above, loosening the frontalis muscle around the base of the nose = between the eyebrows will make it easier to get the effect of the massage. First, hold your eyebrows with the "belly" of the four fingers other than your thumb. In this state, open your eyes and lift your forehead to create deep wrinkles. At this time, the point is to hold the eyebrows firmly so that they do not move. Massage is complete with 3 sets of 10 repetitions of this movement. Do a forehead massage.

Scalp massage method | Relief for a stiff scalp

Early prevention is the key to preventing forehead wrinkles

Forehead wrinkles can be improved with cosmetic surgery treatments such as Botox injections and hyaluronic acid injections, but basically once they are done, it is difficult to completely clean them on your own. Therefore, daily self-care is very important. Maintaining a healthy body is a major premise for beauty, as well as care around the face. You will need to ensure that you are getting enough nutrients through physical activity and a proper diet. However, it is difficult to get enough nutrients from food alone every day. There are many nutrients that can be taken in supplements such as vitamin C, so taking them wisely will lead to daily health and beauty.





Chairman of the Board of Medical Corporation Ryokokai W CLINIC General Director
Mayumi Adachi

Graduated from Wakayama Medical University in 2001 and entered the Department of Plastic Surgery at Osaka Medical University in the same year.
Graduated from Osaka Medical University Graduate School of Medicine and obtained Doctor of Medicine.
2003: Worked in plastic surgery at Daiichi Towakai Medical Corporation Towakai Hospital
He was involved in the establishment of the clinic's cosmetic dermatology and cosmetic surgery departments, and was the managing physician.
2010 Appointed director of a certain beauty clinic
2014: Launched "W CLINIC", a beauty clinic with an unprecedented new concept, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka.
2017 Appointed Chairman of the Medical Corporation Ryokokai
2019 Opening of Medical Corporation Ryokokai W CLINIC Umeda Clinic
2021 Medical Corporation Ryokokai W Femina clinic opens
2022 Medical Corporation Ryokokai W Clinic Homme opens

With extensive experience in aesthetic medicine, we go beyond the boundaries of aesthetic medicine and develop holistic medicine such as Oriental medicine and Ayurveda.
With the theme of "Beauty comes from a healthy body," this clinic is attracting attention in Osaka, offering the latest in beauty with a variety of approaches that you wouldn't expect from a beauty clinic.
In September 2019, we opened “W holistic retreat”, a members-only space consisting of three zones: dining x studio x farm, on the 10th floor of the same building. After that, it reopened in April 2023 as “W holistic cafe” ~Intestinal Cafe~. Based on the concept that "Beauty begins with a healthy body," we offer food and drinks that are free of animal products, white sugar, white rice, wheat, and food additives. In addition to medical treatment, we provide comprehensive health care by recommending things that are good for your body, and support women who stay strong, supple, and radiant despite their busy daily lives.

Utilizing his experience as a plastic surgeon, cosmetic dermatologist, and cosmetic surgeon, he established "W CLINIC" in Osaka with the theme of "Beauty begins with a healthy body."
We provide the latest beauty through a variety of approaches that incorporate holistic medicine, advocating not only medical treatment but also the body's original healthy and beautiful state.

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