The types of wrinkles that form in the skin vary from person to person. Static wrinkles, which remain permanently visible even when the face is at rest—form when supportive molecules like collagen and elastin that provide structure and flexibility to the skin start to break down. While normal aging and smoking are the most obvious causes of this change, there are other lesser-known causes that aren’t talked about as much, including sun damage, exposure to pollution, consuming too much refined sugar, dehydration, alcohol, and even squishing your face into your pillow when you’re sleeping.

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