All habits are not good for your skin. Now you will think that you don’t have any such habits, but why does your skin look older than your own age. Many times we don’t even know but our daily habits are the reason for our skin problems. Due to which one can face problems like premature skin aging at a young age.
You will be surprised to see the list of habits below which are behind your premature skin aging.
1. Sleeping With Makeup On
This is the habit that is very bad for our skin. Sleeping with makeup is one of the worst thing you could do to your skin. Sometimes we do this carelessness due to exhaustion of the day. Wearing makeup during sleep can clog pores, which can cause pimples on your face the next morning.
Makeup can trap dirt and pollution inside the skin and this kind of dirt can spread bacteria on your face, due to which problems like skin allergies, dry skin, wrinkles, and redness occur and over time can result in premature aging.
So what can you do to stop these skin problems?
Till date, no makeup has come in the market that will automatically get removed. There is a very simple idea that you have to be consistent with your nightly skincare routine. Only then will you be able to avoid problems like premature skin aging. Clean your face makeup and dirt very gently, so your skin can breathe well.
2. Unhealthy Diet
This is one more culprit who plays a major role in premature skin aging. Believe it or not, what you eat appears on your face. Your eating habits have a great impact on your overall health.
Here is the list of foods that you have to stay away from for youthful skin
Sugar
Break this sugar eating habit. I know this difficult to do that because it is highly addictive. Do you know that sugar does not only spoil our teeth but it is very harmful to our whole health? Too much sugar molecules bond with proteins and trigger a process that can affect the skin collagen (the protein that keeps the skin elastic and youthful).
Not all sugars are bad. Replace added sugar diet with natural low-calorie sugar. So if you want to escape from premature skin aging then sugar is the number one food to avoid.
Fried Food
It is not good if greasy fried food is added to your daily food. Occasionally you can eat, but eating it every day can cause diseases like obesity, high cholesterol, acne. Avoid eating prepacked potato chips, french fries, spicy deep-fried chicken and don’t forget that frozen food that you put in your refrigerator. Please, start eating healthy now. So go to the grocery store and buy some healthy and fresh to nourish your skin. Your skin will love it.
White Bread
Switch your white bread to whole wheat bread that contains no added sugar if you’re concerned about the acne and aging process. Foods like white bread can cause inflammation in the body, which is directly related to the aging process.
Processed Meat
Processed meat like sausage, hot dogs, bacon, etc. can damage your skin so much that you can’t even think. It is considered very unhealthy for overall health. These meats are high in sodium, saturated fats, and sulfite, which can all dehydrate the skin and weaken collagen. Switch processed meat with eggs.
Alcohol
Excessive alcohol drinking can deplete our body’s nutrients, minerals and vitamins A, B, and C which are needed to slow the premature aging process. The second bad effect is dehydration and the skin damage caused by dehydration can make you look 10 years older. So go ahead and quit alcohol.
3. Sun Exposure
It is true that we get vitamin D from sunlight which is required for the health of our bones. But excessive exposure in UV rays can damage our skin cells. Ultraviolet rays damage collagen and elastic tissue in the skin, causing sagging. The habit of not wearing enough sunscreen outdoors can cause dark and white spots on your skin.
Sun exposure is a significant factor for premature skin aging. Even the sun in winter can also cause problems like sunburn, pigmentation, and wrinkles. Intense damage from sun rays can be avoided if you take little precautions. First of all, sunscreen should be applied before 20 minutes of leaving the house. Always wear protective clothing and UV protected sunglasses. Choose to be in shade rather than direct sunlight and if possible carry an umbrella if you’re walking in the sun.
4. Sleeping Position
Now the habit I am going to talk about, you do at bedtime. If you’re a side or stomach sleeper, this may also be a reason behind your early skin aging. Trust me the position of your sleep can have a huge impact on your face.
If you are a stomach sleeper, your skin will not be able to breathe properly while sleeping.in this position you’re putting lots of pressure on your face which can cause forehead wrinkles and puffy eyes. On the other side, sleeping on one side causes a lot of pressure on your cheek that can bring facial wrinkles too. Additionally, if you’re using a cotton pillowcase then your skin will become dry on that side.
Sleeping on your back is the ideal position for good sleep and beautiful skin. It does not put pressure on your face and neither does your face touch with Pillowcase. Choose a silk pillowcase rather than cotton for avoiding wrinkles and acne. Changing your sleeping habits can give you a dazzling face in the morning.
5. Drinking Less Water
What is your normal intake of water? If you’re not drinking sufficient water then you will experience dry skin which means more wrinkles and under-eye dark circles on your face. Drinking an adequate amount of water gives you a radiant and younger-looking complexion.
Water keeps the skin cells hydrated and moisturized that will help to prevent wrinkles, acne, and pigmentation. Drinking water is better than consuming medicines and supplements. Further, drinking too much water can show magical results on your skin and complete health.
Now the question is how much water you should drink to avoid skin problems? And the healthy answer is drinking 8-10 glasses in a day can deliver you amazing beauty benefits. Whether its summer or winter or any other season, water is essential to maintain a healthy weight, flush toxins from the body. So make a habit of keeping a water bottle with you always.
6. Not Sleeping Enough
Sleep is like a superfood for your overall body including the skin. How many hours do you sleep to feed your body? According to sleep expert “During a good night’s rest, your body works to remove dead blood cells and dead brain cells, and clears the pathways for new synapses to take place so that new blood and brain cells can replace old ones.”
Due to lack of good sleep, your skin PH level drops; this is why your skin starts looking less youthful. Seven to eight hours of sleep is a must for healthy-looking skin. Before going to bed follow your nighttime skincare routine to wake up with better skin. So stop waking up late at night and let your mind and body relax. Overall you will get more refreshing and glowing skin the next morning.
7. Touching Face Again And Again
The habit of repeatedly touching the face is very common in all humans. Do you do this too? Now I will tell you how bad this touching habit can affect your skin and why you should avoid it.
The first basic thing is that the hands with which we touch the face have a lot of germs and bacteria on them. Touching your face can spread bacteria and dirt from your hands to your face that can lead to clogged pores. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends you should touch your face only for cleansing, moisturizing, or when you want to apply sunscreen or makeup and only if your hands are properly clean. You can also use your clean hands to massage your face and for facial exercises.
Next thing if you like to pop pimples and I know you like it then let me tell you that popping pimples can give you permanent acne scars and more painful pimples. Try DIY aloe vera ice cube treatment to reduce acne size and pain. Now you know how bad it is to pop pimples and touch the face without any reason. To break this habit, keep your hands busy in other activities.
8. Too Much Screen Time
Too much TV or a mobile watch or any kind of screen watch can be really harmful to your skin. If you watch the screen continually for a long time then this is bad news for you.
According to the UK based dermatologist, DR. Justine Hextall, “There seems to be emerging evidence that light from cell phones and computer screens, which is referred to as high energy visible (HEV) light, can in fact penetrate into the deeper levels of the skin.” Many of us spend several hours staring at computer and phone screens while working from home.
The blue light of these devices can actually increase the hyperpigmentation and aging signs on your face. That is why it is important that you must apply sunscreen even at home.
Also, focus on prevention because prevention is better than anything. Taking short breaks in the middle of your work will reduce damage to both your skin and eyes. Looking down at your phone continually can cause neck wrinkles, dark circles, double chin, and sagging skin. Always hold your phone in front and avoid texting while walking.
Another thing about smartphones is to prefer to use a speaker or hands-free microphone for calls because there is a lot of bacteria on the phone which gets transferred from your phone screen to your face. In its result, you will get large painful pimples on your face. So simply hold your phone away from your cheek.
If you have the habit of watching the screen even before sleeping, then it is not good for your sleep also. To avoid these serious damages, turn off your phone, laptop, and TV at least one hour before bedtime and rest your body and mind.
9. Using Excess Makeup
Makeup…This is something that every woman loves. But sometimes unhealthy makeup habits can be harmful to skin health. The daily makeup use can cause acne, premature skin aging, oily or dry skin.
I am not saying that you should stop applying makeup, but yes if you adopt some good makeup habits, then your skin will be healthy.
For that, first of all, make sure to clean your makeup brushes once a month. Because the bacteria on your makeup brushes can transfer on your skin. the second thing about makeup is to always buy makeup according to your skin type. According to dermatologists, it is prudent to use mineral-based makeup as it is less harsh than other makeup products. Never share each other’s makeup or makeup brushes. Because you are sharing not only the makeup but also the Harmful bacteria.
Last and important thing, which may be a bit difficult for you but sorry you have to do this. And that is cleaning makeup at night before you go to sleep. However, to avoid skin problems like clogged pores, wrinkles, acne, it is necessary to establish this cleaning habit. Even though these are very easy things but it can save your skin from getting premature aging.
Premature skin aging can be reversed after changing your lifestyle habits. One thing you will always have to remember is that we cannot stop the natural aging process, but we can change our habits that cause premature skin aging. With this, you will not only get radiant and glowing skin, but you will start looking and feeling young again.
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