Four Things That Can Age Your Skin Faster


1. Smoking – smoking cigarettes staves your skin cells of oxygen. Without oxygen, your blood vessels cannot transport nutrients to different parts of your skin properly, making it look shallow and unhealthy. On top of that, pursing your lips repeatedly can cause smoker’s lines around your mouth; not to mention the lingering smoke smell your skin would carry.
2. Lack of a Proper diet – Without the proper intake of nutrients and antioxidants, your skin’s ability to replenish itself by removing old cells and replacing them with younger cells becomes lackluster, resulting in wrinkles and a higher tendency of inflammation (like acne and some flare-ups of certain skin conditions) and infection. Not drinking enough water can also affect your skin, as it needs to be hydrated to look plump and supple.
3. Too Much Sun – Spending too much time in the sun means your skin becomes thinner, wrinkly and leather-like. This is because the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate the layers of your skin and do significant damage, resulting in cell breakdown. As a result, your skin’s collagen and elastin levels can be reduced and its ability to repleneish these proteins diminishes. Don’t overdo tanning and remember to wear sunscreens when you are outside.
4. Not Having a Skincare Routine – Skincare products exist for a reason – to help your skin retain its youthfulness and protect it from harm. Cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliators and other products like retinoids are there to improve your skin’s appearance and help you fight the anti-aging process. Soap alone