Hey there, viewers! Our skin ages, but not as fast as we think. There
are several factors that determine just how fast we age. Your genetics, skincare routine,
overall health, and lifestyle have a huge influence over your skin.
Could you be doing things that accelerate skin aging?
In today’s video, we’ll be talking about 6 sneaky reasons why your skin may be aging faster.
Could it be from sleeping on one side daily? Can constant weight changes impact your skin
health? What about smoking? We’ll be talking about all of these AND more…
Not switching sides in bed Getting the proper amount of
sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It’s important
if you want to keep your skin at its best. When you’re fast asleep, your body starts
repairing all tissues. This includes your skin. While getting a good amount of sleep is important,
you’ll also need to take care of the side you’re sleeping on. If you sleep on only
one side of your body all the time, you’ll end up causing damage to that part of your face.
Sleeping on only one side of the face means you’ll be stopping blood circulation to that part. Also,
the collagen will become deformed. Over a period of time, the wrinkles and creases
on your skin may end up being permanent. One thing you’ll definitely need to do is
change the side you sleep on every night. The best solution, of course, is to sleep on your back. But
if you’re unable to do that, then changing sides regularly can also help avoid damage to the skin.
Regardless of whether you sleep on your back or your side, a good night’s rest is absolutely
necessary to maintain your skin health. There’s actually a process to getting better sleep.
You need to first establish a sleep schedule and stick to it no matter what.
You should go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Being consistent reinforces
your body’s sleep-wake cycle. If you find it difficult to sleep within twenty minutes,
try listening to some meditative music. Next up, you need to pay attention to what
you’re eating. Don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed. Avoid large heavy meals within a couple of hours
of your bedtime. Alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine might keep you awake if you have them at night.
They stimulate your brain, and the effect takes hours to go away. You might mistake
alcohol as being sleep inducive. In reality, it disrupts your sleep later in the night.
Another way to make sure you get a good night’s sleep is to create a restful environment. Cool,
dark, and quiet rooms are good for sleeping. Limit your screen time before you hit the bed.
Exposure to screen light makes it difficult for you to fall asleep.
You’ll also need to limit your daytime naps. They can interfere with your nighttime sleep.
If you absolutely need to nap during the day, limit the time to 30 minutes maximum. Exercising
daily has a significant impact on your sleep. The right workout can help you sleep better.
Just avoid exercising too close to bedtime. Lastly, you need to take control of your
worries. Being stress free is very important if you want to get a good night’s rest.
Fluctuating weight Dieting is one of the most popular
fitness fads on the planet. People have been doing it forever. Most folks go on diets in order
to drop some weight. Of course watching what you eat is a great way to remove those extra pounds.
But, the problem is when you don’t stick to it. When you follow a strict diet, you do lose weight,
but if you don’t follow through, it won’t take long to regain all the lost pounds.
These constant weight changes are not good for the health of your skin.
Your skin loses its elasticity when your weight keeps shifting constantly.
This is especially true as you get older. You’ll end up with stretch marks on your body
while your face may start to sag and look older. The best thing you can do to keep the elasticity
of your skin is to maintain a healthy weight. Ideally, your body mass index should be below 25.
Exercising on a regular basis can also help with your skin tone.
Regular workouts are always a better option than fad diets. Dieting can be harder to maintain over
a longer duration. Workouts, on the other hand, get easier the longer you do them.
Maintaining a poor diet If fad diets are one thing,
maintaining an overall poor diet can also impact your skin’s health. You’ll need to be
careful about the kind of foods you eat. If your diet includes a lot of sugary or processed food,
you’ll end up triggering inflammation. That’s right, those daily trips to the
drive through each morning are ruining your skin. Chronic inflammation can cause damage to your skin
and lead to faster aging. This is because the glucose present in the sugar and processed food
causes collagen to degrade. It also affects the elasticity of your skin.
The result is saggy skin and wrinkles. You’ll end up looking much older than you actually are.
What you can do is include fresh fruits in your diet. Kiwis,
pineapples, and papayas are packed with antioxidants that can fight inflammation.
Vegetables such as bell peppers and broccoli are also a great way to avoid inflammation.
If you use skin-care products, you should look for the ones with ingredients like vitamins C and E,
along with resveratrol. They can ensure your skin doesn’t age quickly.
You’ll need to change your diet to make sure there are no processed foods. This includes snacks in
between meals. Instead, organic products such as berries and citrus fruits are better options.
Taking flights regularly Listen up, world travelers!
Trotting the globe is fun, but not at the expense of your skin. If you’re one of those people who
are always flying from one location to another, you don’t realize the consequences this has
on your health. When you’re at a higher altitude, the sun’s ultraviolet rays are more intense.
This means your skin will burn far more easily when you’re on a plane, or even if you’ve
climbed to the top of a mountain. Your skin also dehydrates faster at higher altitudes. This is
because of the dry air circulating in the plane. So, frequent flyers have to deal with the double
effects of dehydration, and higher exposure to UV rays. This is one of
the reasons flight attendants have a higher chance of getting melanoma in their lifetime.
If it’s possible, try reducing the number of flights you take. Of course, your work situation
may not give you that luxury. In this case, a moisturizer with a high SPF is your best option.
Also, frequent flyers should avoid drinking and eating salty foods. On top of that,
drink a good amount of water while you’re on the plane. If you happen to be seated near
the window, it would be best to pull the shade down to avoid the UV rays.
Depression Depression is one of
those conditions that’s not always visible. Your friend may have it without you even realizing.
Depression affects both your mental and physical behavior. People suffering from it will usually
lose interest in physical activity. This, without a doubt, will affect your daily life.
When you’re depressed, you usually end up putting stress on your facial muscles.
This happens from all the frowning. If you have these facial expressions regularly, you could
start developing wrinkles. The constant tensing of these muscles can form fine lines on the skin.
Also, when you’re depressed, your body has a higher amount of cortisol. A higher cortisol
level can damage collagen, as well as the skin’s ability to repair itself. When you’re depressed,
you also tend not to eat properly or get an adequate amount of sleep. As a result,
you end up not taking care of your skin. If you want to improve your mood,
start exercising more. It will make you feel happier and more energetic.
But of course, counseling is the best way to deal with depression. Your doctor would
advise you on taking antidepressants. This brings us to the next point.
Some medications cause damage to the skin Almost all of us are on some type of
medication. It’s just a thing you have to deal with in life. You may not like hearing this,
but some medications may be damaging your skin. Medicines for asthma and
arthritis are some examples. Corticosteroids (kort-ick-oh-steroids) can weaken the collagen
and reduce the elasticity of your skin. These medicines can make your skin thinner.
They also cause your blood vessels to rupture, which means you end up with broken capillaries.
Other medicines such as antibiotics and diuretics can end up causing photosensitivity. As the name
suggests, using these medicines mean your skin will get damaged from exposure to the sun.
Of course, you can’t simply stop using the medicines prescribed to you.
That’s not an option, especially to stop your skin from aging. At the same time,
you don’t have to suffer skin damage either.
What you can do is try avoiding the sun during the middle of the day. This is when its rays are
the most intense. If you do step out during the daytime, you should always wear clothing
that protects you from exposure. Sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher is an absolute must.
During the night, you can apply a retinoid cream. This helps stimulate the production of collagen.
As a result, it’s now able to reduce the chances of your skin thinning from the medication.
Taking care of your skin can be tricky at times. But with the right skincare regimen,
you can keep things under control. There’s another skincare secret hidden in your diet. Let’s
keep the conversation going with a couple more videos, shall we? Here’s what you need to know…
Check out 12 Foods That Will Make Your Skin Glow. You can also try
17 Foods That Are Bad For Your Skin! Go ahead, click one. Or better yet,
watch both, and learn more about how your diet affects your skin. Have you been doing
any of the things that are damaging your skin? Let us know in the comments below!