STATIC WRINKLES VS. DYNAMIC WRINKLES

Wrinkles can be divided into two groups: static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles. The main difference between static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles is that dynamic wrinkles only appear when people make certain facial expressions, like laughing or squinting, whereas static wrinkles are always there, regardless of facial expression or movement. 

The more you know about static and dynamic wrinkles, the easier it is to prevent these facial lines. So, in this guide, we'll be taking a look at static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles to see how they compare, with examples of each variety and some of the causes and treatments for each type of wrinkle. 

What are Static Wrinkles?  

Static wrinkles are permanent and will be visible all the time, even when you're not making any expressions and your facial muscles are in a state of rest. It’s worth noting, too, that many wrinkles start dynamic, but can morph into static wrinkles over time as you repeat the same expressions and your skin ages. 

The Causes of Static Wrinkles 

There are plenty of different factors that can contribute to the appearance of static wrinkles over time. Here are some of the main culprits: 

• Aging - The main cause of static wrinkles is simply aging. The natural aging process changes the way skin looks and feels. This is mainly due to the fact that, as we get older, our bodies aren’t able to keep producing collagen and elastin (key skin proteins) in the same high amounts, so the skin starts to lose some of its elasticity.

• Dynamic Wrinkles - As explained above, a lot of static wrinkles start off dynamic and then gradually change into static ones over time. So, if you have a lot of dynamic wrinkles and continue making the same facial expressions, they’ll deepen and start to appear, even when your face is resting. 
  
  
• Skincare Routine - A person’s skincare routine can also have a big impact on their chances of developing static wrinkles early in life. The skin goes through a lot, and it needs a lot of care to stay in the best possible condition. People who don’t cleanse, moisturize, or exfoliate may find wrinkles showing up earlier than those who do.  When those wrinkles do show up, there are many products available that can help reduce their appearance instantly and overtime! 

Different Types of Static Face Wrinkles 

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  Neck Wrinkles - One of the most common examples of static wrinkles is neck lines. As the name suggests, these lines appear along the neck, running vertically from the top of the neck down towards the base. 
  
  
• Static Laugh Lines - Laugh lines start off dynamic, but can become static as the years go on. They include the lines that usually form beside the nose and the mouth when a person laughs, but in the static form, they appear all the time. 
  
  
• Marionette Lines - Marionette lines are the vertical lines that run from the sides of the mouth down across the chin. They’re named due to the fact that they resemble the lines beside a marionette’s mouth as it moves up and down. 
  
  
• Lateral Cheek Lines - Lateral cheek lines are another example of wrinkles that start off dynamic and usually appear when people smile, but can become static as the years go on. These lines run diagonally along the cheeks, from the nose out towards the corners of the mouth. 

What are Dynamic Wrinkles?  

Let’s now take a look at dynamic facial lines. Dynamic wrinkles are the ones that appear when you make certain facial expressions or movements, like pursing your lips, frowning, squinting to see something, and more. 

Causes of Dynamic Wrinkles 

• Lifestyle - In addition, it's also worth noting that a person's lifestyle may also lead to dynamic wrinkles being more noticeable or pronounced. A bad diet, for example, or lack of hydration, may have an effect, as well as habits like smoking or drinking alcohol. 
  
  
• Facial Expressions - Dynamic wrinkles are directly linked to facial expressions and movements. When you smile, squint, frown, or even when you drink through a straw, you contract certain facial muscles that cause the skin to fold in certain places, leading to the appearance of these wrinkles.  
  
  
• Sleep - Studies have also shown that sleep can lead to the development of dynamic wrinkles. Specifically, if you sleep in certain positions and put a lot of pressure on certain parts of your face with your hands, for example, this can lead to certain dynamic wrinkles and lines showing up. 
  
  
• Genetics - Your genes, or DNA, can also have an impact on your development of dynamic wrinkles. DNA can influence various factors, like facial structure and skin elasticity, and some people are simply born with skin that is more likely to develop wrinkles. 

Different Types of Dynamic Face Wrinkles 

• Smile Lines - Smile lines are the little lines that appear at the corners of the mouth when a person smiles. They’re one of the most common forms of dynamic wrinkles and tend to appear relatively early in life. 
  
  
• Dynamic Crow's Feet - Next, we have crow’s feet, which look like crow footprints. They take the form of small diagonal lines stretching out from the corners of the eyes and commonly appear when people squint or laugh. 
  
  
• Frown Lines - Frown lines take the form of little lines that can appear around the brow and specifically between the eyebrows when a person frowns or makes a concentrated or confused face. 
  
  
• Dynamic Forehead Wrinkles - Forehead wrinkles are horizontal lines that run from one side of the forehead to the other. They can appear when a person furrows their brow or makes certain expressions.  

Static and Dynamic Wrinkles Treatment 

So, we’ve seen the key differences between static vs. dynamic wrinkles, but what can you actually do about them? Well, there are surgical cosmetic procedures you can have to fill in or smooth over lines, but such procedures may be very expensive, invasive, and even risky, with a range of possible side effects. 

Best Over the Counter Makeup for Wrinkles 

Products in the Westmore Beauty collection can help visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles! 

60 Seconds Face Effects can tackle face lines such as bunny lines, marionette lines, and forehead wrinkles. This tinted gel smooths and firms in seconds to temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles and is available in 3 shades to blend into your skin tone.  

 To target the eye area, 60 Seconds Eye Effects helps to reduce the appearance of eye wrinkles,  crow’s feet, and 11 lines while also color correcting and depuffing so you can correct undereye bags and dark circles as well! This tinted gel serum contains vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid & Retinol to help improve the skin's appearance overtime and comes in two flexible shades to blend into your skin tone.  

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