Hi, folks!
Aging is natural.
Everybody goes through it.
Some people are gifted with magic genes that allow them to look half their age, but most
people aren’t.
This is why you need to pay attention to your lifestyle.
Did you know there are things you’re doing that are aging your skin?
In today’s video, we’re going to talk about some of these things.
Are you rubbing your eyes too much?
Are you not getting enough sleep?
Are you too stressed out?
We’re talking about all these and more!
1.
Rubbing Eyes
Do you have those dark circles under your eyes?
Ever wondered why?
The skin under the eye is quite delicate compared to the skin on your face.
The natural aging process can make the under-eye area wrinkly due to the loss of fat.
A protein called collagen acts as the spring of your skin.
It gives it that plump and bouncy texture.
Aging can reduce the number of collagen molecules, thereby making it wrinkly, thin, and papery.
Under-eye bags are also the result of skin changes.
As for those dark circles, excessive eye rubbing could be the reason.
Occasional rubbing comes with no permanent side effects.
If you find yourself rubbing your eyes continuously, there’s a reason why.
Allergies and eczema can cause itching.
Pulling, tugging, or rubbing this delicate skin is sure to affect the blood supply in
that area.
It can even lead to inflammation and darkening under the eyes.
If any of your parents have dark circles, you're likely to get them yourself.
In this case, there’s not that much you’re able to do.
At the same time, you should talk to a doctor, and see if there’s anything that can be
done.
Do you have bags under your eyes?
Were you able to get rid of them?
What did you do?
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2.
Disturbed Sleep
Not only do you feel energetic after a good sleep, your skin looks healthier.
There’s a relationship between great sleep and great skin.
Sleep is when your skin undergoes renewal.
If you're losing sleep, your face literally shows it.
A study found that women who got less than 5 hours of sleep a night went through premature
aging.
They were also unsatisfied with their overall appearance.
If you struggle to sleep, here are some tips.
You must have a regular schedule.
Fix your bedtime, as well as the time you wake up.
To relax your eyes, get off your phone screen.
This should be done around an hour before bed.
You see, the light coming from your screen stops the production of melatonin.
This is a hormone that controls your sleep-wake cycle.
If you’re not making enough melatonin, you’re not going to get the right amount of sleep.
Also, if you have a huge meal right before going to bed, it's not going to allow you
to sleep peacefully.
Have your last caffeinated drink in the afternoon.
This way, your brain has time to come down, and your body isn’t going nuts by the time
you lay down.
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3.
Sipping Out Of A Straw
Yup, sounds weird, but it’s true.
Drinking through a straw is the most casual way to sip something.
The problem is you’re doing terrible things to your skin.
The muscles on your face help you smile, frown and use other expressions.
The muscles that help you purse your lips are activated when you sip out of a straw.
The more you use them, the more those expressions are drawn on your face.
This is the reason why chronic smokers develop creases on their skin, which quickly turn
into wrinkles.
It’s not like these wrinkles happen if you use a straw once.
The trick is not to do it that often.
Before we continue, here's why you should drink water on an empty stomach after waking
up.
Now back to our discussion on the 9 Causes of Premature Skin Aging.
4.
Stress
Trust us when we say your skin can't hide your thoughts.
If you’re stressed, your brain will eventually take it out on your face.
This is all thanks to a hormone called cortisol.
Things like work stress and relationship troubles can cause your skin to wrinkle.
The surge in cortisol shatters collagen.
This is going to make room for all that sagging under your eyes, cheeks and neck.
If you want everything in place the next time you look in the mirror, be sure to make slight
lifestyle changes.
You need to realize you're going through a stressful period, and give yourself some time.
If you want to relax, try some activities that will calm you down.
Go outside for a walk.
Perhaps write your feelings out in a journal.
Meditate for 10 minutes.
See how you feel after that.
5.
Makeup
How many times have you heard that SPF protects your skin?
Before you start rolling your eyes, you need to look into this study.
It found that ultraviolet light contributed to 80% of visible aging including wrinkles
and dark spots with blemishes in the skin.
Isn't that crazy?
Now, when we say SPF, we mean the kind in sunscreen.
The SPF in makeup is not the kind you want.
The rays from the light will increase your chances of premature aging overtime.
This will make fine lines and brown spots so much more visible.
If you’re going to wear sunscreen outdoors, make sure you pick the right kind.
You want to get the kind you don’t have to slather all over your face.
Specifically, pick a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
It will moisturize you properly.
Be very cautious when you apply sunscreen.
A study pointed out that almost 20% of people miss the area around the eyelids.
Don't forget to put it over your ears, neck, and under the nose.
6.
Not Taking Proper Care Of Hands
Your face is not the only part of the body that shows early aging signs.
Your hands will also look seasoned if you don’t take proper care of them.
A study pointed out that women who had their hands exposed for long hours had visible veins
and wrinkles.
This is why you should stop neglecting the skin on your hands.
Your skin gets translucent as you age, due to the loss of fat.
You’ll begin to see the blood vessels after a while.
Start wearing sun-protective clothing when you go outside, and get shade whenever you
can.
7.
You’re Not Wearing Sunglasses
If you’re driving on a sunny day, make sure you’re wearing sunglasses.
These will protect your eyes from damage, as well as the skin around your eyes.
When you don’t have sunglasses on, you’ll be forced to squint.
Over time, the squinting will cause lines and wrinkles to form around the eyes.
The more you activate those facial muscles, the more they will etch wrinkles onto your
face.
This happens even while you’re resting.
Get yourself glasses that offer 100% protection, especially from UV 400.
Wide-brimmed sunglasses are the best, as they cover more area around your eyes.
8.
Too Much Alcohol
Cutting back on the booze can make you look much younger.
You won’t be doing as much damage to your skin this way.
You see, alcohol can leave your skin dehydrated.
Constant boozing will deprive your skin of the moisture it needs to stay youthful.
This will only increase your chances of wrinkles.
It will also cause your skin to dry up and sag.
9.
Soap
What if we told you to stop using soap?
Soaps and detergents tend to make your skin a little too clean.
This is not what gives it that healthy glow.
Instead of soap for your skin, go for some natural cleanser.
It doesn’t strip your skin from the natural oils.
Too much soap can leave your skin dry.
It can make it wrinkly if it's dehydrated.
If you’re somebody with very sensitive skin then harsh soaps can lead to eczema and reddening.
You definitely want to wipe out allergens, bacteria, and viruses from your skin, so going
off soap completely would not be the solution here.
Choose a hydrating cleanser.
Spend a couple of extra minutes on picking up milder moisturizing soaps labeled as “gentle,
alcohol or fragrance-free.”
Remember to moisturize your skin after a wash.
This will lock in the moisture, and keep your skin plump.
Having said that, don't forget to wash and sanitize your hands to keep disease away.
Your hands can say a lot about your personality.
There’s so much more you could learn about them.
Let's keep the conversation going with a couple of more hand-related videos, shall we?
Watch what your hands say about your personality and IQ.
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Go ahead, click one.
Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about your hands, and how to keep them healthy!
Were you aware of any of these causes of skin aging?
Let us know in the comments below!