Smile Line Fillers- Get Rid of Smile Lines

UV rays, both UVA and UVB, can break down skin proteins and trigger an inflammatory reaction. When you sustain a sunburn, reactive oxygen species are created which can further damage your skin cells and support structures.¹ If you are going out into the sun, make sure to cover your face with sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply every two hours.² Zinc-based sunscreens are preferable because they provide good protection against both UVA and UVB radiation.³ If you do get sunburned, use an after-sun lotion to help manage the resulting inflammation.

Our Recommendation: Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 30.

Dry skin wears out more quickly than properly hydrated skin. If you live in a dry climate, smiling adds to the lines on your face more quickly than smiling would in a more humid environment.⁴ If the proteins in your skin become dehydrated, they can lose their elasticity and become brittle.

Moisturizing your skin every day can help reduce wrinkles and keep them from forming. Apply a facial moisturizer right after you shower or wash your face for the best results. Running a humidifier in your home or workspace can also help.

Our Recommendation: To help moisturize your skin and reduce the appearance of smile lines, try Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer.

Face masks are a good way to get vitamins and nutrients into your skin. Ones containing antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and skin-building ingredients like hyaluronic acid are good choices for reducing wrinkles around your mouth and the rest of your face. ⁵

Likewise, face peels containing a mild acid like citric acid, salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid, or glycolic acid can help with fine lines and wrinkles. These remove old skin cells and pollutants from your face, reducing wrinkle depth and permitting new skin growth.^{6, 7}

Our Recommendation: Glycolic Acid 10% Gel Peel. For an effective solution, try Pro Skincare Divine Alpha Hydroxy Acid Skin Rejuvenation Therapy Glycolic Acid 10% solution.

Antioxidants remove oxygen radicals that can cause damage and inflammation. Other ingredients reduce inflammatory biomarkers. Ingredients with either of these properties are essential for healthy aging because they help keep your skin healthy and taut. They can be taken orally or used topically in cosmetic products.

• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)¹
• Vitamin E (tocopherols)
• Selenium
• Aloe vera
• Rose water⁸
• Tea tree oil
• Astaxanthin
• Fucus extract⁹
• Rutin (found in citrus fruits)^{1, 10}

Our Recommendation: To help reduce wrinkles, try Skinceuticals C E Ferulic 

Microneedling, or dermarolling, is a non-pharmaceutical technique that promotes skin regeneration. A dermaroller is a hand-held device with a roller head covered in rows of tiny needles. When rolled across your skin, these needles create microscopic tears in the top layer of your skin (the epidermis), which triggers your body’s natural wound-healing process. Over time with repeated microneedling sessions, wrinkles, scars, and other blemishes can gradually fade. You can find special roller heads made specifically to be used around your mouth and nose, which are thinner and easier to roll over contours.¹¹

Our Recommendation: Try using a derma roller with detachable roller heads that can be used on different parts of the face & body.

Since smile lines can be tough to get rid of at home, especially if they are deep, you may wish to go in for professional treatment. There are a variety of substances that dermatologists or other medical practitioners can inject into the skin around your mouth.

• Hyaluronic acid (HA) or collagen injections
  • Plumps up the skin, fills out wrinkles and promotes new skin growth
• Botox injections
  • Uses a low-dose neurotoxin to paralyze muscles above your lips
• Platelet-rich plasma injection
  • Includes growth factors which promote skin cell replication

For those who don’t like needles, or who would simply prefer to avoid injections, there are several other techniques that can be used for smile lines. Many of these require a bit of down time since they can cause temporary redness and pain in the affected area.

• Microdermabrasion
  • Sands down top layer of skin to smooth and promote new skin growth
• Microneedling
  • Typically uses longer needles than home-use dermarollers
  • Sometimes also involves applying growth factors afterward
• Intense focused ultrasound treatment
• Laser skin resurfacing
• Cosmetic surgery