Our advice for reducing forehead wrinkles.

Skin hydration is a key factor in the prevention and reduction of wrinkles, particularly those on the forehead. Indeed, well-hydrated skin is more capable of retaining moisture within its cells, thereby reducing the appearance of dehydration fine lines and also improving its elasticity. Good skin hydration also contributes to the protection of the skin against environmental aggressions, such as UV rays and pollution, which accelerate the degradation of collagen and elastin, proteins essential to the skin's structure. Thus, maintaining a good level of hydration helps to preserve the skin's suppleness and protection, two essential characteristics for reducing forehead wrinkles.

A recent study has explored the benefits of daily application of a moisturising cream containing alpha-ketoglutaric acid, an active ingredient beneficial for skin hydration and the maintenance of its barrier function. After daily application for seven days by 30 volunteers aged between 25 and 45, researchers observed an average reduction of 21.83% in forehead wrinkles. It's worth noting that no side effects were reported and a global reduction in overall facial wrinkles was recorded.

The daily application of a moisturising cream is a simple and non-invasive solution to reduce forehead wrinkles.

Note : To prevent forehead wrinkles, it is also recommended to use a sunscreen every day. Indeed, the sun is one of the primary factors of skin ageing.

In parallel, it may be beneficial to incorporate tensing agents into one's skincare routine to reduce forehead wrinkles. The retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, is one of the most well-known in this field. From a mechanistic perspective, retinol is capable of activating fibroblasts, the cells responsible for the synthesis of collagen and elastin, as well as aiding in the removal of degraded elastin fibres and inhibiting the action of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP), enzymes involved in the destruction of collagen under the effects of UV and oxidative stress. In addition to its restructuring effect, retinol accelerates cellular renewal, thus promoting smoother skin. These various actions allow it to slow down the formation of wrinkles and reduce those already present.

Several studies have highlighted the effects of retinol on wrinkles. One of them, published in 2020, specifically reports its benefits for forehead wrinkles. After twelve weeks of daily use of a serum containing 0.3% retinol, 37 volunteers observed a significant reduction in their forehead wrinkles and an 8.1% improvement in skin elasticity in this area. Retinol, already known for its overall action on skin ageing, is thus a good ally for reducing forehead wrinkles.

Beyond retinol, peptides and alpha-hydroxy acids, such as the mandelic acid, can also be beneficial in combating forehead wrinkles.

To alleviate forehead wrinkles, some people also recommend practising facial massages and facial gymnastics. These exercises are believed to improve the flexibility and firmness of the skin, while stimulating microcirculation of the blood. Moreover, according to some sources, facial massages could increase the production of collagen and elastin, although this point is still debated within the scientific community.

Nevertheless, a recent study has highlighted the potential of an electric facial massage device in reducing forehead wrinkles. For this purpose, 42 women aged between 65 and 75 were recruited and divided into two groups: the first group was instructed to apply a daily moisturising cream, followed by the use of the massage device, while the second group was only given the moisturising cream. After four weeks, participants in the first group observed a reduction in their facial wrinkles, including those on their forehead, 31% more significant than those in the second group. It would thus appear that the use of the facial massage device had an impact on reducing the forehead wrinkles of the volunteers.

While further studies are still required, there are reasons to believe that facial massages could help to reduce forehead wrinkles.