Hey there, viewers.
Have you been feeling older lately?
Not just in lifestyle and responsibilities, but in appearance?!?!
I’ve been feeling that way, too.
You know what I did?
I started to change my life around a little.
Cutting the activities that could age me quicker.
Maybe that’ll work for you.
Let’s talk about 13 Activities To Avoid If You Want Younger Looking Skin.
Do you need to quit smoking ASAP?
How late do you stay up?
Are those long nights at the bar taking their toll on you?
Wait, why do I need to stay off the beach?
We’re talking all that AND more.
Fun In the Sun?
I hear ya’, sometimes there’s nothing more relaxing than an afternoon at the beach.
Afterall, the sun is your best source of Vitamin D. But too much sun might be what’s causing
your skin to have early wrinkles.
In fact, it’s been estimated that 90% of skin aging happens because of the sun.
The sun causes the proteins in your skin to deteriorate.
UV radiation kills your stem cells and activates.
Over time, your youthful appearance will disappear, leaving thinner and more wrinkly skin.
The elastin and collagen in your skin will weaken.
Elastin being a protein that maintains your skin’s elasticity, and collagen helping
your tissues.
If you would like to stay in the sun, but want to take care of your skin, I suggest
you apply more sun protection.
But if you feel like you can benefit from more time indoors, that’s fine too.
Do you like going to the beach?
If so, where do you go?
Sound off in the comment section and start a conversation with our Bestie community.
Being a Couch Potato
I get it, nothing feels better than kicking back on the sofa after a long day at work.
The problem is that this can be aging you a lot quicker.
Sitting for long hours with little to no physical activity will make you look and feel older.
Have you been depressed lately?
Maybe your stress level is higher than you want it to be.
Well these could be the reasons why you’re wasting your time sitting down.
Stress takes its toll on the skin.
It can result in inflammation, weakening the skin’s barrier.
This allows the skin to become irritated more easily.
Over time, your skin will also heal slower and lose moisture.
If you add junk food to that equation, the problem will only get worse.
There are other ways sitting down can age you.
Being a couch potato will also increase the risk of heart disease and other illnesses.
You can start by getting up and moving around a little.
Not only will your body feel better, but increasing your blood flow nourishes your skin cells.
It also will fight off free radicals, helping you maintain a refreshed appearance.
Too Much Alcohol
I hate to break it to you, but those countless nights out at the bar have to end.
You don’t have to stop altogether.
Just cut back.
Alcohol will destroy your skin rather aggressively.
This is one of the reasons hardcore drinkers might look 20 years older than they actually
are.
Drinking will dehydrate you.
After a night of bar crawling, the fluid will be taken out of your skin.
Alcohol will also inflame your skin's tissues, causing it to become red.
If you continue drinking, this redness will become more noticeable, adding to the look
of aging.
You will also lose both collagen and elastin.
The best thing to do would be to slow down on the boozing.
It is recommended that women have one drink per day, while men can have two.
If you think you have a drinking problem, the best thing is to tackle the issue head
on and stop the habit altogether.
Your skin will surely thank you.
Drinking From Plastic Bottles
If you’re going to make that switch to water, just make sure you're drinking it from the
proper source.
Believe it or not, plastic bottles do some harm to your skin.
But I don’t mean all over your body.
I’m talking about one particular area, your mouth.
Sipping from a water bottle forces us to pursue our lips repeatedly.
Experts believe that this will cause our lips to wrinkle quicker.
If you’re going to drink from a bottle, it’s suggested you drink from wide-mouthed
bottles.
If you are going to sip from a smaller bottle, trying squirting the water into your mouth
instead of sipping.
Smoking
To put it simply, smoking cigarettes causes your skin to wrinkle.
This is noticeable after a decade or so of smoking.
You have nicotine to thank for this.
Nicotine will narrow the blood vessels in the outermost layer of your skin.
This way, your skin is deprived of both oxygen and essential vitamins.
Your collagen and elastin will also be damaged by the chemicals.
This is how the skin sags and becomes more wrinkled.
Staying Up Late
Studies show that 1 in 3 American adults aren’t getting enough sleep.
This can lead to your skin looking wrinkled and out of shape.
Sleep is critical in the regulation of hormones, muscle recovery and maintaining your metabolism.
If you aren’t getting the proper amount, it will get in the way of your wound healing,
collagen production and skin hydration.
Lack of sleep can also bring on inflammation, leading to potential eczema, acne and allergies.
If you can, get to bed earlier.
Healthy adults are recommended between 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
Not only will you look better, you’ll also feel better.
Too Much Fast Food
Do you feel like you’ve been eating too many burgers?
Well right now might be the right time to slow down your intake.
A diet reliant on French fries and big, bready sandwiches can age your skin pretty dramatically.
Foods that are high on the glycemic index boost both your blood sugar and insulin levels.
The insulin increase in particular will make your skin dry and flakey.
Do yourself a favor and have some fruits and veggies.
Crash Dieting
If you’re going to go on a diet, whatever you do, don’t starve yourself!
We all would like to lose a few pounds, but be reasonable.
Crash dieting can drain you of your energy.
If you start depriving yourself of food, you’re going to feel tired and confused.
And remember when I mentioned how sitting can contribute to the aging process?
Not only that, but let’s say you actually start to lose weight.
Because you’re doing it in such a dramatic fashion, your skin won’t have time to adjust
to the transformation.
This leaves it looking wrinkled and saggy.
Experts suggest you lose no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week.
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Now back to our list of activities to avoid if you want to look younger.
Too Much Coffee
Come to think of it, this might be the reason you’re not getting enough sleep.
Either way, coffee does have an effect on your skin.
Caffeine can take fluid away from your body, depriving your skin of moisture.
It can also leave you dehydrated, making your skin look dry and aged.
The average American drinks an estimated 3 cups of coffee each day.
While the moderate amount is considered 3-5 coffees every 24 hours, try limiting yourself
to 1 or 2 cups.
This can lead you to healthier, younger looking skin.
Too Much Dairy
Sure, a glass of milk once in a while can be tasty.
But were you aware of the harmful effects it has on your body.
Dairy is pro-inflammatory.
And what part of the body does it inflame?
Your gut.
If your gut is inflamed, it will not be able to detoxify properly.
If your body is not receiving the right amount of detoxification, your skin is going to appear
older.
There is also oxidative stress to worry about, this is brought on by the inflammation.
This is one of the main causes of premature aging.
Working Out Twice A Day
Having a consistent workout routine can be addictive.
It can leave you anxious to get that next workout in.
This often leads people to exercise twice a day.
Unfortunately, your muscles don’t like this.
Too much exercise leaves little time for your muscles to recover.
This will lead to inflammation, poor sleep and an unhealthy immune system.
Over time, this can have you looking older and more weathered.
The proper amount of time between working out the same muscle groups is suggested to
be between 24 to 48 hours.
Chemical Skin Care Products
We’ve all used skin care products in the past.
For many people, it’s a daily routine.
The problem is that many of these products contain chemicals that have the opposite effect
than intended.
These chemicals include plastics and pesticides.
These skin care products can hurt your hormone production and destroy your skin cells, potentially
giving you a much older appearance.
Too Much Soda
Many of us enjoy a cool can of Coca-Cola on a hot day.
It’s refreshing to the max.
The bad part is that they can cause an assortment of health problems.
This includes weight gain, heart disease and type-2 diabetes.
On top of this, your skin will look awful.
Both the sugar and caffeine found in a can of Coke do a number on the skin.
Studies have been done observing the effects soda has on the appearance of regular consumers.
Doctors have noticed that regular soda drinkers will have older, more wrinkled looking skin.
Do you take part in any of these activities?
Would you consider avoiding any of them after watching this video?
Let us know in the comments below.
We would love to hear from you!