Forehead Wrinkles – Causes & How to Help Reduce Their Appearance

Wrinkles on the forehead are a common natural feature, and some people have more pronounced forehead wrinkles than others. They develop over time when we repeatedly use facial expressions like frowning, squinting or raising eyebrows.

As we get older, forehead wrinkles can become more prominent due to reduced elasticity from the natural aging process of the skin. While wrinkles are completely normal, they can be a source of self-consciousness and low self-esteem, particularly if they show up prematurely. Here we will discuss what causes more pronounced forehead wrinkles and how to help reduce their appearance. 

Forehead wrinkles are divided into two categories – static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles.

• Dynamic wrinkles appear when you’re making a facial expression or otherwise compressing the skin, and they disappear when you stop. 
• Static wrinkles are wrinkles that stay on the skin even at rest.  Dynamic wrinkles can become static wrinkles over time. 
  
   

• 11 Lines: Formally known as glabellar lines, 11 lines are forehead wrinkles that appear as two vertical lines between the eyebrows. These lines show up when furrowing the brow, which also contributes to other nicknames for them such as ‘worry lines’ and ‘frown lines’. 
• Horizontal forehead wrinkles: These forehead wrinkles appear across the forehead when raising one or both eyebrows.

There are several factors that can contribute to the development of deeper and more prominent forehead wrinkles. Sadly, not all of them remain in our control, However, some causes can be avoided and others can be treated to reduce their appearance.

• Age: As we get older our skin loses some of its elasticity due to a natural reduction in collagen production. Collagen helps to provide structure, elasticity, and strength to skin, so reduced collagen combined with natural moisture loss due to age can cause wrinkles to look more pronounced. 
  
• Genetics: Some people are more prone to developing wrinkles than others due to their genetics. 
  
• Sun damage: Cumulative sun exposure over time can cause the skin to show signs of premature aging such as wrinkles in a process known as photoaging. 
  
• Facial expressions: Small muscle contractions like those used in facial expressions create wrinkles in the skin over time when combined with gravity. 
  Smoking: Smoking cigarettes has been shown to cause premature skin aging as it hinders collagen production in the skin and also has several other adverse affects on skin elasticity and overall skin health.
• Environmental stressors: exposure to pollution in the air can contribute to premature aging of the skin and the development of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Wrinkles are a natural sign of aging, and dynamic forehead wrinkles are important to making different facial expressions. Unfortunately, there is no way to completely get rid of forehead wrinkles, but there are some ways that you can help reduce the appearance of static forehead wrinkles.

While it’s true that nothing can completely get rid of forehead wrinkles, you can help reduce their appearance and support a youthful-looking complexion with specially formulated skincare products like those found in Eucerin’s Hyaluron-Filler line. Fine lines and wrinkles appear as the skin’s own production of Hyaluronic Acid decreases, causing the skin to look older. The Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler line has been specially formulated to help counteract this process.

After 15 years of research on Epigenetics, we uncovered how external factors, such as lifestyle and environmental factors, impacted the appearance of the skin. This led to the discovery of Epicelline®, a ground-breaking ingredient, thanks to the skin-specific Age-Clock Technology.

Eucerin’s breakthrough Hyaluron-Filler Epicelline® Serum harnesses the power of Epicelline® to visibly target signs of aging like forehead wrinkles and make skin look younger than its age. Dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types, this serum helps reduce the look of wrinkles and provide firmer-looking, younger-looking skin with visible results in just 4 weeks, with up to 78% reduction in the look of wrinkles with regular use*. 

*Product-in-use test with 160 women over 4 weeks. 2023. Beiersdorf clinical studies over 4 weeks with 43 volunteers.  

While you can’t totally get rid of forehead wrinkles, here are some steps you can take to help reduce their appearance:

Some wrinkles can appear more pronounced when skin gets dry, so ensuring that your skin stays hydrated can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by dehydration.  

As we age, the skin’s ability to retain moisture reduces as its own production of Hyaluronic Acid decreases. Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Firming Day Care is a day cream formulated with HYAL COMPLEX that helps to counteract this process. This day cream helps to moisturize and re-plump the look of fine lines and wrinkles and replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier for a revitalized look to the skin.  

For the eye area, use Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Smoothing Eye Care. This moisturizing eye cream helps to re-plump the look of fine lines and wrinkles and revitalize skin while protecting against environmental aggressors.

Similarly to moisturizing, drinking enough water also helps to hydrate the skin from the inside out. Staying well hydrated helps to prevent temporary dehydration-induced wrinkles while also being good for your overall health.

While quitting smoking won’t instantly get rid of existing forehead wrinkles, it will help prevent further premature aging caused by smoking, and smoking-related factors like impaired collagen production may be restored after quitting. So if you’re a smoker, quit if you can. Your skin and the rest of your body will thank you!

Sleep is the time when the body repairs itself and the quantity and quality of sleep can impact overall health, including your skin. Studies have shown that chronic poor sleep is associated with an increase in skin aging symptoms.

To help reduce the appearance of forehead wrinkles while you sleep, try Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Regenerating Night Care. This night cream helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for visibly younger-looking, smooth and radiant skin.  

When it comes to fine lines and wrinkles, prevention is key, and while you unfortunately can’t prevent yourself from aging, you can help prevent premature aging caused by sun exposure.  

Cumulative and prolonged sun exposure can cause forehead wrinkles and other signs of premature aging known as photoaging. The sun’s UV rays cause damage to the skin that can result in loss of elasticity, wrinkles, and dark spots. Wearing sunscreen every day as part of overall sun protection measures can help protect against photoaging, and Eucerin’s Sun Protection range can not only help defend against the sun’s harmful rays, but certain products can also help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  

For daily sunscreen for the face, try Eucerin Age Defense SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Lotion. This facial sunscreen has a Hyaluronic Acid-enriched formula that visibly reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles*. Non-greasy, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic, this face sunscreen is fragrance free and leaves skin feeling smooth and hydrated, with an invisible finish.

*With continuous use after 1 week.  

Forehead wrinkles are a natural sign of aging and can be a source of self-consciousness, but thankfully with Eucerin, you can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead while also helping to moisturize skin and protect it from the sun. 

Explore Eucerin’s full line of Hyaluron-Filler products and experience the power of Epicelline® today. 

The information provided herein is not intended to be medical advice. Nor is it intended to treat the underlying skin disease or condition. The information is provided solely to: 

1. Moisturize, soften and smooth dry skin 
2. Improve the appearance of the skin 
3. Achieve healthier-looking skin