Let’s face it: We’ve all wondered how exactly to get rid of forehead wrinkles. While some of us eagerly book an appointment with our trusted esthetician for a round of injectables, others turn to at-home solutions without the needles—and some like a combination of the two. Regardless of your approach, experts say smoothing (and preventing!) forehead wrinkles is possible.
“It’s possible to get rid of forehead wrinkles completely if they’re not too severe and deep in the skin,” says Vanessa Coppola, MS, FNP-BC and owner of Naked aestheticshighlighting wrinkle-relaxing injectables (such as Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport) as common treatments used in conjunction with medical-grade skin care and retinol. “However, prevention is always the best medicine: Using sunscreen properly and avoiding excessive sun exposure is one of the best things you can do to prevent forehead wrinkles combined with a healthy lifestyle.”
How to reduce forehead wrinkles
- The growth factor injected: SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum$295
- The Medical Grade Formula: Alastin Restorative Skin Complex$210
- The Expression Line-Smoother: Revision Skincare Revox 7$136
- The Multitasking Gadget: Solawave 4-in-1 Skin Care Stick$149
- The Sheet Mask: Mask 111 Skin Celestial Black Diamond Mask$140
- The Argireline-Enriched: Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift$86
- The retinol cream: Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regeneration Cream$25
- Vitamin C: SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid$182
- The face mask: Chantecaille Bio Lifting Mask$215
- Boost elasticity: Neocutis Bio Serum Firm$275
- The microcurrent device: Advanced facial toning device NuFace Trinity+$395
Coppola goes on to say that, essentially, when we are young, our skin has strong collagen and elastin fibers with a rich and healthy extracellular matrix. This means that when dynamic folds and wrinkles form in youthful skin (say, from expression lines or raised eyebrows), the forehead will look smooth again at rest. “However, as [we] you’re getting old, that doesn’t happen often. Due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors, our skin loses its elasticity, plumpness, and rebound and has less “gives,” so we can develop fine lines and wrinkles at rest”—even when we’re not making an expression. According to Coppola, there are a number of changes that could cause this, from the normal physiological aging process (think reduced collagen and elastin production) to UV exposure, pollutants, oxidative stress and lifestyle. Keep in mind, however, that genetics can play a role in the appearance of wrinkles. “Some people who are very expressive and have family members with deep wrinkles may start to develop wrinkles earlier than others who are not as expressive or do not have a significant family history of deep wrinkles,” explains the board-certified dermatologist and owner of Sperling Dermatology. Dr. Shari Sperling. “Those who have a lot of sun damage from prolonged sun exposure over the years will also tend to develop wrinkles at a younger age.”
Although our experts cite Morpheus8 microneedling treatments, wrinkle relaxation treatments and lasers as in-office solutions, they also emphasize that wrinkle prevention starts with your daily skin care routine. “Taking care of your skin with topicals like vitamin C, antioxidants, retinol, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and growth factors can help maintain a youthful appearance,” notes Sperling. With that, read on to discover a handful of skin-smoothing solutions—from volumizing serums to phototherapy devices.
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“At the very least, you want your at-home treatment to include an antioxidant serum, an antiaging moisturizer, a retinol or retinoids (if you’re not pregnant or nursing), and a good quality sunscreen,” explains Coppola. “Formulations that include hyaluronic acid, growth factors, proprietary peptides, vitamin C and vitamin E, ceramides and lipids are good ingredients to look for. Also, formulas that include alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic) and beta hydroxy acids (salicylate) increase collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles [too].”
Neocutis Bio Serum Firm Rejuvenating Growth Factor and Peptide Treatment
One of Coppola’s favorite solutions for forehead wrinkles is this Neocutis treatment. “It’s a really high-quality, medical-grade skin care product that [consists] a proprietary blend of human growth factors and peptides delivered through nanosphere technology that allows for greater absorption with smaller molecules,” she says, noting that you can actually feel it tightening the skin. “It works to enhance elasticity through the formation of elastin and reinforces type 1 and type 3 collagen with hyaluronic acid.”
Revision Skincare Revox 7
According to Sperling, Revision Skincare’s Revox 7 can be compared to “botox in a bottle.” Through seven types of peptides, glycerin, AHA and arnica, this oil-free serum aims to tighten expression lines around the eyes, forehead and mouth. In addition, this can also cure neck wrinkles.
Alastin Restorative Skin Complex
Coppola also has a penchant for Alastin Restorative Skin Complex for its medical-grade formulation powered by patented TriHex peptide technology. “[This technology] works in multiple ways to clear the extracellular matrix of damaged collagen and elastin debris, and [simultaneously] it works to stimulate the regeneration of collagen and elastin to replace damaged bundles with healthy ones.” The result? Improved elasticity, tone and shine.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regeneration Cream
The restorative benefits of retinol are pretty much a given these days, but which product would Sperling choose? The dermatologist recommends Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair, which combines retinol and hyaluronic acid to rejuvenate skin overnight.
Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Serum
These days, Coppola is particularly interested in the neurotransmitter peptide argireline, which has been getting more and more attention lately. Otherwise known as acetylhexapeptide-3 or acetylhexapeptide-8, the peptide “has been shown to potentially reduce the formation of lines and wrinkles by limiting the ability of neurotransmitters to bind to neuromuscular junctions as well as increasing collagen production.” Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum along with AHAs to promote plump, youthful looking skin.
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic is Fashion It was verified for a reason. Often considered the gold standard vitamin C serum, this uses a blend of l-ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, and vitamin E to address issues like sagging, dullness, and pigmentation. “These ingredients in CE Ferulic work together to reduce cell damage to slow this aging process and reduce fine lines and wrinkles,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Vicki Rapaport.
Glossier Solution Exfoliating Skin Perfector
Per Coppola, AHAs and BHAs are worthwhile additions to treating forehead wrinkles. We could look at Glossier’s Solution as a daily gentle cream after cleansing. As you would any other toner, wipe a few drops of this on your face to unclog pores for brighter, smoother skin.
SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum
Those looking for a growth factor enriched formula should consider SkinMedica TNS Advanced+. Growth factors, peptides, botanicals and Spanish marine extracts make up this elixir to not only support collagen and elastin levels, but also visibly lift, smooth and tone.
111 Skin Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Mask
111Skin’s Celestial Black Diamond Mask makes skin firming on the go much easier. Often used by celebrities like Maye Musk before big events or supermodels moments before the catwalk, the mask is infused with centella asiatic, peptides, retinol and diamond powder to leave skin supple and radiant.
Chantecaille Bio Lifting Mask
The popular Argireline can also be found in Chantecaille’s Bio Lifting Mask. Combined with a sugar-based lifting agent, peptide stem cells and an algae firming blend, the mask is known to visibly tighten, lift and hydrate after just a 20-minute session.
Beauty devices for the treatment of neck wrinkles
“Any product that has anti-aging benefits is helpful in combating the development of wrinkles on the forehead,” Coppola says, noting that while they may yet be scientifically proven to reduce wrinkles, “these home remedies can be valuable tools for an antiaging armory.”
Solawave 4-in-1 Skin Care Wand with Red Light Therapy
Among the best beauty tools this year, the Solawave wand is often a topic of discussion. perhaps because its portable design makes it simple to address concerns easily and effectively. Through red light therapy, facial massage, microcurrent and therapeutic warmth, the wand helps smooth fine lines, reduce puffiness and reduce dark spots with continued use.
MZ Skin LightMAX Supercharged LED Mask 2.0
“Red light therapy has been shown to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles,” says Sperling, and Coppola echoes this: “Studies have shown that red light therapy can improve overall skin health by helping to reduce of oxidative stress and photoaging”. One such red light therapy device is MZ Skin’s FDA-cleared mask, which rejuvenates skin concerns from sagging and breakouts to pigmentation and inflammation.
Smart Advanced NuFace Trinity+ Facial Toning Device System
According to Coppola, the microcurrent “works to stimulate the cells to allow them to function more efficiently, thus theoretically helping to tighten the muscles in the area and stimulate collagen and elastin.” Keep in mind that you want to make sure the device is FDA cleared and safe for home use. That said, the NuFace Trinity dominates the microcurrent gadget world. Fashion Editors love that it leaves skin looking taut and sculpted in minutes.
