There are reflections that the mirror does not forgive. On the forehead, around the lips or nestled between the eyebrows, certain marks of time remain visible, even when the face is perfectly motionless. It is not the famous “expression wrinkles” that a smile or a frowning of eyebrows cause. No, they even get attached to rest. They are called static wrinkles – And they often give the impression that the face ages faster than the rest of the body.
What static wrinkles are really (and why they settle)
Unlike dynamic wrinkles, which are formed only in movement, static wrinkles are visible even when the face is at rest. They are mainly resulting from a skin relaxation linked to the loss of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the dermis, but also from sun exposure, tobacco, chronic stress, or a poor lifestyle.
Some areas are particularly subject to it:
The lip contour (wrinkles called “smoker”),
Nasogenian furrows (from nose to mouth),
neck and neckline,,
cheeks and temples, sometimes dug prematurely.
The problem is that once installed, these wrinkles are more difficult to blur that those that depend only on facial gestures. Hence the interest of acting early, in prevention, or of supporting cell regeneration in a gentle, but effective way.
Why some natural recipes continue to prove themselves
Before the serums at 120 $, before chemical peels and before Botox, women – and men – already had their beauty secrets. Some of these tips, far from marketing promises, have resisted the test of time. One of them, particularly simple and economical, has been transmitted for decades in the countries of the Mediterranean basin: the olive oil mask.
Rich in essential fatty acids, in vitamin E (powerful antioxidant) and polyphenolsolive oil deeply feeds the epidermis, improves its elasticity and strengthens the skin barrier. It helps maintain natural skin hydration, while fighting cell oxidation, a great official of premature aging.
How to prepare this house mask based on olive oil
The recipe requires only two ingredients and five minutes of preparation. But its effectiveness is based on regularity and how to apply it.
Here’s how to proceed:
In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil Extra-virgin (organic if possible) with 1 egg yolk.
Apply the mask to a clean face, avoiding eye contour.
Leave for 15 to 20 minutes.
Rinse with lukewarm water, then pass a cotton soaked in floral water (pink or chamomile preferably).
Repeat 2 to 3 times a week.
Egg yolk brings proteins and sulfurwhich stimulate skin regeneration. Together, these two ingredients give the skin to the skin, without greasing it.
The results are not immediate, but over the applications, the skin seems more flexible, denser, and certain static wrinkles are visibly diminished. This ritual, ancestral and natural, is not a miracle … but a lot of effective consistency.
