Stress
This is possibly the No. 1 influencing factor for premature aging. Fine lines and wrinkles are also referred to as worry lines. Stress doesn’t just make you anxious, it releases a toxic hormone into your body, ageing your skin. De-stress using aromatherapy calms the mind and body. Give yourself a 5- to 10-minute face massage which relaxes your skin muscles, exercise regularly, or meditate weekly.
Lack of Sleep
You need at least seven to eight hours to let your skin cells renew overnight. When you don’t get enough rest, it can take a toll on your skin, causing it to be dull and dry, leading to premature aging. A lack of sleep also causes you to have dark circles around your eyes, making you look older. Set yourself a sleep regime to allow your skin to heal itself.
Poor Diet
When you are not nourishing your body with vitamins and minerals, it reflects in your skin. Drinking alcohol creates wrinkles and fine lines due to dehydration of the skin and can also show liver problems. These lines are normally the vertical line in between your eyes. You can also see dark circles around the eyes due to lack of hydration and circulation. Some people also show signs of puffiness in the skin, which can be caused by water retention, which in turn is caused by consuming a lot of alcohol, coffee and salty or fried foods.
The solution here is pretty obvious: Drink more water and follow a better diet full of colorful veggies which have the most vitamins and nutrients to feed your skin and keep it supple, hydrated and glowing.
Leaving It Vulnerable to Pollution
You can't control it the way you can control your diet, but pollution is still a huge factor on your skin. It’s highly toxic and slows down your cellular growth, which causes your skin to rapidly age. Toxins can decrease oxygen and collagen in your skin, which causes a dull appearance. When polluted, skin looks irritated and can also appear very blotchy with an uneven tone and constant breakouts.
Protection is key: Use a daily SPF to protect your skin from free radicals that cause aging. Cleanse your skin every night, exfoliate twice a week and use products with antioxidants to help moisturize and stay protected.
Using the Wrong Products
Are you aging your skin simply by slathering it with the wrong stuff? Products that contain harsh chemicals will damage your skin cells over time and dehydrate and sensitize the skin.
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