Wrinkles 101: How to Minimize Fine Lines Using Common Household Products

Are you worried about fine lines? Is your skin dry and patchy? Do you see little discolored spots appearing in places that used to be smooth and even? If your answer is 'yes' to any of these questions, you need to read the following.

Most skin problems originate due to dehydration and age. Of course, no one can avoid getting older, but a person can do it with grace. By drinking at least eight glasses of water a day, you can add vitality to your skin. However, just as important, by adding moisture to your skin, daily, you can address wrinkles, dry patches and discoloration. The good news is that you don't have to do it with pricy, designer products. You can create beautiful skin by using common household products.

Below are products most Americans buy that do double duty as moisturizers. Some of them even have healing properties. These products are not only inexpensive, but most importantly, effective!

1) Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing and Castor Oil. By rubbing Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing or Castor Oil around your eyes just before bed time, you will reduce fine lines.

2) Coppertone. Overexposure to the sun can ruin your skin. It can cause wrinkles, discoloration, pronounced blood vessesl and cancerous lesions. For this reason, using Coppertone or any sunscreen with a sun protection factor (spf) of at least 15, will save your skin. Be sure to apply Coppertone at least 30 minutes prior to going outside.

3) Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening. Many plastic surgeons recommend Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening as a salve to prevent scarring and prevent healing to patients recovering from a face-lift. Crisco not only acts as an excellent skin moisturizer, it also keeps the skin healthy. So, apply a little Criso to your face before going to sleep at night.

4) Preparation H. Preparation H can shrink hemorrhoids, but also shrinks puffiness around the eyes, moisturizes skin and reduces fine wrinkles. It's a popular product used by celebrities like Tyra Banks.