5 Stealth Skin Agers

Do you look older than you should ? You know that you shouldn't bake your skin at the beach, and you wouldn't dream of picking up a cigarette for many reasons, but there are under-the-radar habits that might be damaging your skin. Do you have any of these habits ? Read further to identify

Indulging a Sweet Tooth

If you fill up too often on foods that are loaded with sugar, or foods that are high on the glycemic index, like white bread and pasta, you may eventually find that your skin looks older than it should.
What exactly does sugar do to the skin? After you indulge in a sweet treat, sugar breaks down into glucose, which eats away at collagen and elastin, the structural proteins that make up the skin.This process, called glycation, causes collagen to harden over time, and this, in turn, makes your skin less supple and its texture worse.

Taking Window Seats

Even if you're vigilant about applying SPF in the morning, you can still suffer damaging sun exposure if you sit near a window at the office, or if you spend a significant amount of time commuting in a car. To avoid the stealth sun exposure, keep a small bottle of sunscreen in your desk drawer in the office if you work near a window, or in your glove compartment if you commute by car, and reapply it every two hours.

Stressing Out

Stress can play a big role in making you look older. When you're stressed, your body pumps up the production of cortisol, a stress hormone, which in turn increases the levels of matrix metalloproteinases, enzymes that then break down collagen and elastin.
In addition, stress can cause you to frown or squint, and over time, these expression lines can become more pronounced on the face. You should try to find out ways to relax you. Some people are relaxed with music, swimming helps a few and yoga works for most people. Taking a vacation whenever possible can also prove to be helpful to relieve stress.

Skipping Sleep

Not getting enough sleep can make you look older. Sleep is when your body repairs, heals, and regenerates itself, and if you take that away, you slow this process and the skin reflects it — this is the direct effect. If you cant take proper sleep during night then try to take naps during day time whenever possible.

Overdoing Anti-Aging Products

Sometimes over usage of anti-aging products such as retinol can be excessively drying for the skin which in turn will make wrinkles more prominent. If you are using any such ingredients its better to use them temporarily only and while you are on those keep a very strict moisturizing routine. Hydrate skin with products that contain vitamin E and glycerin. These ingredients help plump up the skin, making any wrinkles and fine lines less pronounced.


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