We’re all worried about developing early signs of aging on our skin. As we apply our anti-wrinkle serums and find the next best natural remedy to keep our skin fresh, there are little habits in our lifestyle that are secretly contributing to aging our skin. The worst part is that we don’t even realize it.
We’re all hustling to live healthily and stay fit. Not only does this boost our self-confidence, but trying to incorporate as many healthy habits as we can, will also protect our health as we age.
While we’re not saying you shouldn’t enjoy yourself (let’s face it, everyone needs a couple of cheat days in their lives) you might want to be aware of a few habits that negatively affect your skin and promote aging.
Everyday Habits That Secretly Age You
Keep your eyes and taste buds open to some of the following habits that can speed up the aging process.
1. Eating inflammatory foods
Foods such as white bread, red meat and processed foods are notorious for causing inflammation in the body, which boosts the formation of wrinkles.
However, this is an easy fix. Try to add more foods that are rich in omega-3s such as olive oil, salmon and avocados into your diet as they can maintain the softness of your skin.
Another helpful tip is to incorporate tons of fruits and veggies into your meals. These foods are rich in vitamin C and boost collagen production, which helps to keep the skin firm.
2. Washing your face too often
As you’re trying to keep your face healthy and cleansed from all the pollution and dust that you’re exposed too, there might be a chance that you are overdoing your skincare routine.
You only need to wash your face two times a day (morning and night) to maintain the natural essential oils in your skin. Washing your face too much can leave your skin feeling dry, which leads to the formation of wrinkles and fine lines.
3. Falling victim to stress
Let’s face it, stress is an inevitable part of our lifestyle today and a lot of us find it difficult to manage our stress, allowing it to take over our mental and physical health.
Stress causes lack of sleep, weight gain, high blood pressure and other conditions that can lead to serious health issues.
If you are constantly surrounded by stress, it’s time to channel your energy in a more positive way and find activities or workouts to help you let go of all the stress and tension that is holding you back.
4. Spending too much time in the sun
While summer is the time to tan, all that tanning is not great for your skin. Too much exposure to UV rays of the sun can cause premature wrinkles and weakens your skin cells, which makes it more prone to bruising.
Using sunscreen is the best way to protect yourself and your skin, and it is recommended to use a natural sunscreen with SPF 30 or more.
Another helpful tip is that sunscreen is not just for the summer months. Even on those cloudy days, UV rays are strong enough to penetrate through the clouds and harm your skin. The easiest way to prevent this is to buy a moisturizer with SPF in it and get the job done.
5. Sleeping on your face
The next time you go to bed, try to be aware of how you position your face on your pillow. If you have a habit of sleeping face down, you might want to change that as you are adding extra lines and wrinkles to your face.
Once you are aware of your position, try to make it a habit to sleep on your back or in any other comfortable position with the back of your head resting on the pillow instead.
6. Not taking care of your eyes
The skin around your eyes is one of the most delicate regions of the body. This skin is extremely thin and has few oil glands present in them. Therefore, it is important to give this region some extra love and care during your skincare routine.
Use a daily eye cream that contains peptides, which stimulate collagen production to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Other important ingredients to look out for include caffeine, nicotinic acid and Eyeliss.
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References:
Nuñez, A. (2015, December 10). 10 Everyday Things That Age You. Retrieved from https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/10-everyday-things-age-you
Eire, G., & Grace Eire. (2016, December 20). 10 Extremely Common Things You Had No Idea Could Be Aging You. Retrieved from https://www.littlethings.com/things-aging-you/
