Habits that make you age prematurely

Aging is a natural and inevitable process. The following habits can speed up the process, making you age prematurely:

1. Drinking a lot of alcohol

Excessive drinking damages blood vessels, causing veins to appear on the face. It also causes dehydration, a sallow complexion, deep wrinkles, and dryness. People who drink alcohol are often deficient in vitamin A, which is responsible for collagen production, which can lead to crow’s feet.

Hard liquors tend to have more of an impact than others. Avoid sugary cocktails for younger-looking skin. Among alcoholic drinks, here are some that you can drink to limit the damage. Beer contains antioxidants and important B vitamins like niacin and folic acid. Red wine contains the anti-aging ingredient resveratrol

2. Not getting enough sleep

Getting 8 hours of sleep every night is the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life and keeps your skin looking youthful. Lack of sleep can cause dark circles around the eyes and dull skin. During the day, our skin cells are fighting against damage caused by sunlight, dirt and pollution. Sleep is important because it reduces stress hormones, giving cells time to recover and regenerate.

Habits that make you age prematurely

3. Do not apply sunscreen on rainy days

Sun exposure is the main cause of skin aging, especially in hot summer. But this can also happen on cloudy, rainy days. Therefore, it is necessary to apply sunscreen regularly.

4. Smoking

Quit smoking or limit yourself to no more than five cigarettes a day. If you quit, your skin may begin to heal. Smoking puts stress on the body due to the toxic combination of carbon monoxide, cyanide, tar, formaldehyde, and other chemicals. As a result, the brain is forced to divert vitamins away from the skin for use elsewhere. Nicotine also reduces blood flow to the dermis, resulting in less oxygen being transported.

You will notice changes in your skin within 6 weeks of quitting smoking.

5. Sugar

A diet high in sugar is unhealthy and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.

A diet high in sugar and carbohydrates such as bread, rice, potatoes can lead to glycation in the skin. This is where sugar molecules attach to collagen and cause the skin to lose its elasticity and flexibility, making it less elastic and more susceptible to sun damage.

6. No exercise

Moderate exercise improves circulation and boosts your immune system. This can help you look younger.

7. Pimple popping

Due to hormonal changes, even women over 40 can get acne. Squeezing pimples can get rid of the red bumps on the skin, but it can also irritate the skin.

Treat facial breakouts with an anti-acne cleanser or moisturizer once daily.

8. Going to bed without removing makeup

Before going to bed, you need to remove all your makeup because environmental toxins (dirt and pollution) accumulate in the skin and penetrate the pores, which can cause skin problems.

According to SK&DS