We spend our lives warding off lines, but wrinkles can be an asset.
We buy serums and creams to keep the creases at bay. But the bottom line is that eventually we’re going to get, well, a few lines.
And that’s OK — maybe even a bonus.
After all, fine lines can be just as beautiful as the round-cheeked looks of youth. There’s something endearing about a laugh line and something genuine about an eye crinkle.
We’ve got the details on types of wrinkles, what can cause them, how to slow them, and why we should think of the ones that ultimately appear as art rather than imperfection.
The lines of our lives
Some of us will experience “the elevens,” those vertical forehead lines that can make us look like we’re always in deep thought — even about what toppings we want on our froyo. Others will get more prominent crow’s feet, giving us the appearance of a life chock-full of intense emotion, especially joy. Read more
