Express.co.uk spoke to Dr Hiba Injibar at Harley Street’s Dermasurge Clinic, who revealed the worst facial movements for wrinkles, fine lines, and furrows in the brow. The doctor also went on to recommend what can be done to help reduce the appearance of these lines, even when one is repeatedly laughing and frowning.
Squinting is one of the worst facial movements for wrinkles, according to Dr Injibar.
She said: “When you squint, the facial muscles are continually contracting inwards, causing wrinkles on the top of your nose and fine lines around the inner corners of your eyes.
“There is a higher chance of this if you have a lot of unprotected exposure to the sun or struggle with your eyesight. Your dermatologist can prescribe you topical creams, which can increase moisture and collagen in the area.
“This does not remove the wrinkles, but it plumps them out, making them smoother in appearance. Prescription botulinum toxin anti-wrinkle injections can also add volume to smooth out wrinkles.
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“As the first step to reduce squinting, protect your eyes with sunglasses when you are outdoors in hot weather to prevent squinting. If there is a problem with clear vision, book in for an eye test with an optometrist, who can advise the right prescription.”
A sagging smile can also contribute to wrinkles, especially near the mouth. Dr Injibar explained that “facial ageing occurs because the lower muscles are pulled down every time you smile, causing fine lines to develop around the sides of your mouth”.
She continued: “A sagging smile is also common when you chew food, when the cheeks and corners of the mouth are moving downwards. The solution is simple – don’t half-heartedly smile.
“Be confident in your smile, lifting the cheeks and corners of the mouth to smile as fully as possible. Don’t clench the teeth together, as this can put unnecessary tension on your jawline. Instead, practice a natural and full expression so you can convey your smile without contributing to jowls and an undefined facial structure.
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“If you are really struggling with a sagging smile, speak to an aesthetic doctor who can recommend you fillers to fill the volume loss or Botox which can be used to relax the muscle.”
Dr Injibar went on to say that “repetitive pouting, from smoking or drinking through a straw, can result in barcode lines that run vertically down into the top lip”.
“By repetitive puckering, these wrinkles can become deeply ingrained into the skin and cause fissures that ruin an otherwise smooth complexion,” she explained.
“When they deepen, they become noticeable within every facial expression, including smiling which is meant to lift the skin upwards. Smokers lip lines worsen with age, particularly after a person reaches their early 50s, due to the skin losing volume and elasticity over time.
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“An occasional pout in the photo booth won’t lead to wrinkles, but it may be time to examine smoking habits for your skin’s health. Not to mention, smoking can contribute to major diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease and diabetes.
“If you do not smoke, ditch drinking through a straw. Not only is it better for the environment, but your skin will thank you in the long run.”
Looking shocked or surprised can contribute to wrinkles if done repeatedly. Dr Injibar said: “Surprise or shock is typically expressed by raising the eyebrows, opening the eyes so that the upper lid is raised, and the lower lid is drawn down.
“The eyebrows and the forehead are connected, so when you lift your eyebrows in shock or surprise, horizontal lines can appear across the forehead, causing frown lines. Again, frown lines will only appear if you are repeatedly using this expression.
“You shouldn’t take away from a happy moment of surprise by worrying about the development of frown lines. However, the muscles around your face can contract in different ways to show what you’re feeling.
“Instead of lifting your eyebrows in shock or surprise, simply widen the eyes instead to display your emotion, keeping the eyebrows neutral.”
Lastly, Dr Injibar added that confusion can lead to unwanted lines, saying: “When you’re confused, you often scrunch up your nose and forehead, with one eyebrow raised higher than the other. You may also purse your lips together.
“This expression is most noticeable around your eyes and nose. When we raise one eyebrow, the frontalis muscle pulls up the skin of our forehead and creates frown lines.
“As well as this, tiny wrinkles may form on the outer corner of your eye, also known as crow’s feet. Repetitive pursing can also cause lip wrinkles which get etched around the mouth.
“If you’re confused, express this verbally, as opposed to through your face. Try to remain calm, with a neutral expression, and don’t be afraid to ask for clarity within the situation.”
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