How to Treat Fine Lines and Wrinkles for Smoother, Younger-Looking Skin

While we are all used to having Botox to the rescue when it comes to treating our fine lines and wrinkles, during our quarantine Botox will not be there to help treat those areas. So, Dr. Nazarian wants to share her top secrets to anti-aging skin care at home. 

What Causes Fine Lines and Wrinkles? 

The breakdown of collagen and elastin can cause fine lines and wrinkles to appear. You can think of collagen and elastin as the support structure for the skin. These two factors are what keep our skin looking firm, smooth and youthful. 

Age causes the fibers to break down and this is when the skin begins to lose elasticity. This will result in wrinkles and fine lines. In addition, exposure to the sun can also cause wrinkles, fine lines, and rough patches. 

Addressing fine lines and wrinkles typically involves a combination of prevention and consistent care, and clinicians like Sheila Nazarian often emphasize that long-term skin health depends on daily habits rather than relying on a single treatment or product.

What Causes Fine Lines and Wrinkles?

• Aging
• Genetics
• Sun exposure 
• Repeated facial expressions
• Pollutants and smoking

How Do You Treat Fine Lines and Wrinkles?

There are tons of ways you can treat fine lines and wrinkles, but in quarantine, you are limited to products. Take it from a pro like Dr. Nazarian, who knows all the tips to deter the aging process. Here are just some of the products she recommends using during your time at home to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

LightStim Anti-Wrinkle Kit

 

 

LightStim for Wrinkles is a fantastic way to stimulate collagen while finding your zen. This innovative anti-wrinkle kit uses LED lighting and multi-wave technology.

It is to be used along with your custom medical-grade skincare regimen. It is designed to help improve skin by soothing, clarifying and firming. With the use of therapeutic lights, collagen is stimulated and elastin production is enhanced. 

The LightStim has been approved by the FDA and designed to work with specific Skin Spot products to help decrease fine lines and wrinkles. It is a handheld device and easy to use in the comfort of your home. Your kit comes with the LightStim, Beauty bag and PhotoSerum.  

Revision Skincare - Retinol Complete 0.5

Retinol Skincare is no stranger to the beauty industry. This product is designed to help a variety of skin ailments, including acne, fine lines, wrinkles and much more. It was first approved for use on acne in the 1970s and has steadily gained traction in the beauty industry.

Retinol helps encourage cell turnover and is a safe peel to use at home. Start at a few nights per week and work your way up. Not only will it help unclog pores and defend against blemishes, but it also helps all of your other skincare products to work more efficiently. 

While there are many different retinol products on the market, not all of them are created equally. The Revision Skincare Retinol serum contains five very powerful antioxidants, including a blend of botanical extracts that will help enhance the effectiveness of retinol. 100% of clinical study participants showed an improvement in the appearance of fine lines with the use of Revision Skincare - Retinol Complete 0.5

Benefits include:

• Brightens plumps and smooths skin’s texture
• Contains time-released Retinol for maximum efficacy with minimal irritation
• Boosts skin's hydration level to help combat the dryness associated with Retinol.

Who Benefits from Retinol?

All skin types can benefit from the use of retinol, including mature and oil/combination skin. Is retinol safe? Read our blog to learn more about retinol side effects.

For fine lines that appear around the eyes, a targeted retinol eye treatment like NazarianSkin Smooth Eye can help support a smoother, brighter-looking under-eye area while addressing puffiness, dark circles, and visible expression lines.

Tensage Radiance Eye Cream

This brightening anti-aging eye cream helps target fine lines, puffiness, dark circles, under-eye discoloration, and tired-looking eyes. Its growth-factor, peptide, antioxidant, and hyaluronic acid formula supports a smoother, firmer, more hydrated-looking eye area.

SkinMedica - TNS Essential Serum

SkinMedica - TNS Essential Serum has a double pump system dispensing both a growth factor to increase collagen and elastin, as well as antioxidants to reverse sun damage. This all-in-one rejuvenating serum is perfect for all skin types and should be used twice per day for optimal results. There is a bit of a smell for about 20 seconds but well worth the results. TNS is an advanced skincare serum that is designed to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enhance skin texture and tone and reverse sun damage. Results can be seen in as little as 30 days and optimal results are noted around 90 days.

If you are comparing more advanced serum options, our guide to growth factor serums explains how popular formulas fit into an anti-aging routine for visible firmness, texture, fine lines, and healthier-looking skin.

Revision Skincare D.E.J Daily Boosting Serum

Revision Skincare D.E.J Daily Boosting Serum is an advanced daily anti-aging serum that helps support firmness, elasticity, hydration, and skin barrier strength. Its antioxidant and peptide formula helps maintain collagen and elastin while improving the look of uneven tone, rough texture, and visible wrinkles.

 

Saian Active Renewal Serum

When it comes to visibly improving fine lines and early wrinkles, incorporating a targeted treatment serum can make a significant difference. Dermatology research shows that topical ingredients that boost collagen and improve cell turnover like peptides and exfoliating actives are key for smoother, firmer skin.

This advanced renewal serum is designed to help refine skin texture, support collagen production, and reduce the appearance of fine lines over time. As fine lines often develop due to collagen loss, dehydration, and environmental damage, using a formula that encourages skin renewal can help restore a more youthful look.

Why it works well in an anti-aging routine:

• Helps smooth fine lines and improve skin texture
• Supports skin renewal and radiance
• Ideal for early signs of aging and dull skin
• Works well alongside SPF and moisturizers for a complete routine

Pro tip: For best results, apply your renewal serum after cleansing and follow with a hydrating moisturizer and daily sunscreen—since UV exposure is one of the biggest contributors to wrinkles.

DefenAge Clinical Power Trio

 

If you want a multi-step at-home option, an anti-aging skincare system like DefenAge Clinical Power Trio can support smoother-looking texture, hydration, brightness, and the appearance of fine lines

Tell Us What You Think?

Dr. Nazarian suggests combining all 3 products to help efficiently combat fine lines and wrinkles from home. With this regimen, you will come out of quarantine looking fresh, renewed and more youthful than ever before. Tell us your tips and tricks below! We want to know what you think about these products and how you combat aging.

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