1. Tummy and Side Sleeping
Sleep is important for your skin’s health. Getting at least 6 to 7 hours of good quality sleep each day helps you look refreshed and youthful . However
, when it comes to wrinkles, along with quality sleep you need to pay attention to your sleeping position.
Beauty experts report that sleeping on your belly or side may cause wrinkles. No matter how soft your pillow is, burrowing your face into your pillow puts pressure on the collagen and elastin fibers in your skin. Over time, this leads to fine lines on your chin, cheeks and forehead.
To prevent sleep lines or wrinkles, sleep on your back. If possible, also use a satin pillowcase.
2. Repetitive Facial Expressions
Facial expressions enhance our communication power, but repeating the same expressions can contribute to premature aging signs like wrinkles and fine lines. Making a particular expression repeatedly can unnecessarily train your facial muscles. Overtime, the muscles lose their flexibility, which results in more prominent lines on the skin.
Any kind of repetitive facial muscle movement will cause wrinkles. You can control certain facial expressions like scrunching, squinting, frowning and pouting that tend to overwork the facial muscles.
Also, avoid pulling and stretching your skin when applying makeup or cleansing. Use a good quality night cream before going to bed to help your skin repair itself while you sleep.
3. Excessive Drinking
Drinking too much alcohol is not good for your overall health as well as your skin. Alcohol speeds up the process of aging as it depletes the body’s level of vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that helps produce collagen. Lack of collagen contributes to premature aging. Excessive drinking also causes bloated blood vessels that contribute to unsightly varicose veins.
Plus, alcohol acts like a diuretic, which means the more you drink, the more dehydrated your body becomes. This lack of hydration also affects your skin, making it more prone to premature aging signs like wrinkles and fine lines.
To keep your skin supple, taut and looking young, stop drinking. With the help of exercise, acupuncture, yoga, meditation and a healthy diet, you can quit drinking. If required, seek professional help.
4. Smoking
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, infertility, high blood pressure and more. However, if you are still not motivated to quit smoking, then be prepared to have aging signs at an early age.
Regular smoking exacerbates skin conditions like psoriasis, uneven skin tone, and saggy skin. Moreover, smoking overworks the muscles around your mouth, which can cause deep wrinkles with time. Even if you do not smoke, exposure to second-hand smoke can also irritate your skin.
5. Skipping Sunscreen
Exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) sunrays is one of the main causes of premature aging signs on the skin. Moreover, it increases your risk of skin cancer, including the life-threatening melanoma .
To prevent wrinkles, never skip the sunscreen. Even a few minutes of sun exposure can lead to a breakdown of collagen, contributing to fine lines and wrinkles. Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 every day throughout the year. Also, wear protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts and sunglasses.
As sunlight is a vital source of vitamin D, it’s important to expose your skin to early morning sunlight for a few minutes daily. But avoid going out in the sun during peak hours from 10a.m. to 4 p.m.
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