Things that make the skin age

Among the various activities that are performed daily, there are some things that make the skin age prematurely and favor the appearance of wrinkles.

Things that make the skin age

Aging is a physiological and natural process. The appearance of wrinkles is normal as we age.

But not only that, stains can also be added to them, especially typical of older skins. You should not be afraid of the signs of aging, they tell what they have lived.

There are, however wrong habits and behaviors that make this process faster, anticipating skin aging, especially that of the face and neck and favoring the appearance of wrinkles.

So here are these behaviors and habits not to have if you want a young and healthy appearance, without anticipating the signs of aging.

Sun exposure

Among the first causes of premature skin aging and the appearance, therefore, of wrinkles there is certainly exposure to the sun. Does this mean not being able to enjoy the warm rays anymore and not being able to walk with the clear sky? Absolutely not, you can continue to carry out these actions, but with greater certainty. How? Simply by adopting a few recommendations: first put one Sun protection. This is not only true on the beach or if you are sunbathing indoors, but whenever you leave the house and the sky is clear, both in summer and in winter.

UVA rays, penetrating deep into the layers of the epidermis, they are the main culprits of the appearance of wrinkles and the onset of skin tumors. Especially for the face, which is usually the most exposed part (for example in the car) it would be better to adopt a protection with SPF 30 or 50.

Get little sleep

Sleeping little not only creates physical discomfort, dark circles and bags under the eyes, but also contributes to early formation of wrinkles.

Skin cells are regulated by a mechanism that controls their regeneration and this is linked to some hormones, including melatonin, responsible for the sleep / wake cycle. If the body’s production of melanin decreases, there will be a decrease in hours of sleep, but also one less ability of cells to regenerate. Here then is that the hydration decreases and you go to encourage the aging process.

Precisely for this reason, it would be advisable to sleep every night between 7/8 and thus allow a suitable rest.

Smoke

Smoking, in addition to being a dangerous action for health, is also harmful to the external appearance. In fact, smoking creates premature aging of the skin and causes wrinkles.

Smoking does indeed cause a narrowing of small blood vessels and a reduced amount of oxygen in the blood. It also attacks the collagen produced by the cells and in this way decreases skin tone and elasticity. The wrinkles from smoking are numerous, subtle and are concentrated mainly around the eyes and mouth.

Stress

Yes, among the many consequences of stress there is also the aging of the skin before its time. Doing a lot of things in a hurry, without having time to stop, relax and take care of yourself, is not good for health, not even the external one.

It is mainly women who see it in this way facial skin lose brightness and run into many problems, including wrinkles is stains ahead of time.

A help, in these cases, in addition to slow down the pace of life, can be given by proper nutrition. Promoting an adequate consumption of fruit and vegetables, by decreasing processed meats and sugary products, has positive consequences not only for health, but also for the appearance.