As you age your skin will start to look drier. There are several reasons for this, such as a reduction in the production of natural oils, damage caused by the sun, and even lower rates of cell renewal.
Of course, using a reputable moisturizer, such as products in the Shea moisture range will help your skin to retain moisture, stay healthy, and look great. But, you should also be aware of the 5 most common habits that are likely to contribute to premature skin ageing. Stopping these will help your skin look great for longer.
1. Rubbing Your Eyes
It’s normal to rub your eyes when you feel tired when you think you have something in them, or for a host of other reasons. Most people naturally get bags under their eyes as their muscles weaken. But, if you rub your eyes regularly you’re making this worse.
In effect, rubbing irritates the area under your eye causing it to become inflamed. This can damage the skin and cause any existing wrinkles and lines to stand out more prominently. It can even make the skin look darker like you have a black eye.
2. Lack Of Sleep
Studies show that getting enough sleep is essential for your overall health. It also makes a difference to your skin as a lack of sleep prevents your body from having the time it needs to repair cells. That means your skin cells won’t heal properly from the damage done during the day. This will then be compounded with more damage and not enough sleep, effectively ageing your skin before it should be.
3. Using A Straw
Straws can be fun and even make a standard drink seem entertaining. Alternatively, sipping through a straw can make a drink last longer.
But, when you sip you are engaging the muscles around your mouth. The more you activate these muscles the greater the likelihood of lines forming at the edge of the muscles. These lines are generally associated with ageing and will make your skin look older than it is.
4. Excess Stress
When you’re stressed your body releases a hormone called cortisol. Its purpose is to prepare you to either fight or run away. It’s a primitive reaction. But, if you are frequently stressed you may find your skin starts to prematurely age.
This is because cortisol is very good at breaking down collagen, that’s the substance that keeps your skin looking full and elasticated. A lack of collagen will help your skin sag, a sure sign of ageing.
In short, you need to take time to de-stress and enjoy life.
5. Failing To Protect Skin
Most people know that the sun’s rays are harmful. Excess exposure without protection is likely to damage skin cells. This can result in issues such as cancer. Even if this isn’t an issue, the damaged skin cells are dehydrated, causing wrinkles and ageing you by a number of years.
That’s why sun protection is essential. You should note that make-up is not the same as sun protection, you need to use both for maximum benefits.
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