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Our facial expressions tell those around us a lot about what we’re thinking or feeling. “Furrowed brows,” or when someone’s brows are pulled together, is just one of many of those expressions, and is commonly made when we’re feeling any number of negative emotions. We’ll tell you more about this common expression, the possible meanings behind it, and how to prevent wrinkles if you think you’re doing it a bit too much.
Things You Should Know
- “Furrowed brows” refers to the facial expression in which someone pulls their eyebrows together to form wrinkles between them.
- People furrow their brows when they experience negative emotions, like anger, sadness, confusion, pain, disapproval, or fear.
- Prevent permanent wrinkles by relaxing your face, staying hydrated, and wearing sunscreen when you venture outside.
Steps
Preventing Wrinkles from Furrowed Brows
- Relax your forehead when you feel your brows furrow. For some people, furrowed brows become more of a habit than an occasional emotional reaction. If you notice your brows wrinkle, take a moment to relax your forehead.[7] You might also practice some breathing exercises to calm down.
- That said, furrowed brows are a natural expression and emotional response. Don’t worry too much about them if they’re a genuine result of negative emotions. They’re natural!
- Wear hats or use sunscreen when out in the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a leading cause of wrinkles, as the UV rays break down the collagen in your skin over time, causing it to slacken prematurely. If you’re headed outside, wear a hat with a brim or slather on some SPF 30+ sunscreen.[8]
- Drink plenty of water and moisturize your skin. Your skin needs plenty of water to stay healthy, hydrated, and plumped.[9] To stay hydrated, experts recommend that men drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 L) of water per day, and women drink 11.5 (2.7 L) per day.[10]
- Also, use a hydrating facial moisturizer each morning to give your skin some much-needed direct hydration.
- Vitamin A and C supplements may also provide vital nutrients that prevent and get rid of wrinkles.
- Talk to a healthcare provider for professional treatment. Wrinkles are totally natural, and don’t need to be “treated.” But if you’re concerned, a doctor may prescribe over-the-counter anti-wrinkle creams or procedures like dermabrasion (scraping away layers of skin) or laser resurfacing.[11]
- Patients may also receive facial fillers to lift deep wrinkles, or even opt for facelift surgery.
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Furrowed brows are so ingrained in humans that furrowing your brow can actually make you feel more negative emotions than you did before you furrowed them.[12]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3530173/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15541780/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8546352/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2706565/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8546352/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22229459/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prefrontal-nudity/201208/calm-your-face-calm-your-mind
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10984-wrinkles
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10984-wrinkles
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