This unexpected habit that accelerates the appearance of wrinkles! (and how to avoid it)
Did you know that a seemingly mundane gesture could contribute to the appearance of premature wrinkles around the mouth? While there are many beauty tips circulating to prevent skin aging, certain daily habits can, on the contrary, accentuate it without us even realizing it. Here's how and why this simple reflex can affect your skin.
A harmless gesture singled out
Recent warnings emphasize the potential impact of a common habit: drinking through a straw. The regular movement of the lips around the straw could accentuate the «pinching» phenomenon already observed in smokers. Repeated contraction can further accentuate the skin and cause premature wrinkles around the mouth.
Why pursing your lips can cause wrinkles
Visit The skin around the lips is particularly thin and sensitive.. Every time the muscles in the mouth contract strongly, wrinkles can form in this fragile area. Over time, this mechanism repeats itself: the skin loses elasticity and small vertical lines appear, often referred to as «smoker's lines.» Even without smoking, this repetitive action (such as drinking through a straw) can contribute to their development.
The link with premature aging
Wrinkles around the mouth are among the first signs of aging. Along with other factors (such as sun exposure, pollution, or lack of hydration), frequently contracting the same muscles aggravates the formation of fine lines. In the long term, this can make the skin appear to age faster than it should.
Multiple causes
- Smoking : This is the main cause of these wrinkles, as tobacco further weakens skin tissue and promotes repeated pinching.
- Insufficient hydration Dry skin loses its suppleness and becomes more prone to wrinkles.
- Lack of sun protection : Sunlight accelerates the loss of collagen and elastin, making the skin more vulnerable.
The false promises of «anti-wrinkle straws»
To counter this phenomenon, certain products claim to limit mouth contraction. However, the effectiveness of these accessories remains to be proven. Specialists point out that no solution of this type has been shown to have a real impact on the prevention of perioral wrinkles. Pinching, even lightly, would still be necessary to suck up the liquid, which would not completely solve the problem.
Towards more comprehensive prevention
There is no universal method for completely preventing wrinkles, but several measures can reduce their impact:
- Limit repetitive movements : Rather than using a straw, drinking directly from the bottle or glass helps avoid a pronounced pinch.
- Apply a suitable treatment : choose a moisturizing lip liner rich in nourishing agents to maintain the skin's elasticity.
- Adopt a healthy routine : avoid tobacco, protect yourself from the sun, and ensure proper hydration (water and cosmetic products adapted).
In short, Even though drinking through a straw may seem harmless, repeated use can cause wrinkles around the mouth due to the pinching of the lips. To take care of your skin, choose a method of consumption that limits this movement and focus on comprehensive prevention to protect your face from premature aging.
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