Here we list some very common everyday habits that we follow, whether consciously or unintentionally, that can make us old.
drinking too much alcohol
Consumption of alcohol has many immediate effects on our body which are not known to us. This can dehydrate the skin and cause inflammation, resulting in facial redness and even broken capillaries. All of this can make us look older than we really are.
There are studies that have proven that alcohol consumption can lead to wrinkles on the face and even puffiness under the eyes.
increased screen time
The pandemic has affected everyone in some way or the other. The work-from-home culture has made us more exposed to the blue light produced by gadgets, which can make us look older. All physical meetings and get together have shifted to online platforms and we can’t really cut down on our screen time.
But there is one thing we can definitely do that is reduce our screen time by avoiding binge-watching and reducing the amount of time we spend on social media.
not drinking enough water
Water makes up about 60% of the human body and is very important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Not drinking enough water can lead to many problems like fatigue, frequent illness, constipation and even poor skin health. Dehydration can be seen on our face in the form of dryness, crows-feet, fine lines and even dark circles.
Water hydrates and plumps the skin cells to make our skin look radiant, vibrant and more youthful.
smoking
Tobacco smoke contains many toxins that impair the circulation of oxygen and many important nutrients present in the skin.
Smoking inhibits our skin’s ability to generate new cells and therefore makes us look older.
eating too much sugar
Collagen and elastin are the two major compounds in skin that keep it tight, plump and youthful. According to studies, when high levels of sugar or glucose are consumed, they bind amino acids to collagen and elastin thus damaging them and hindering the body’s natural repair process.
stress and lack of sleep
At present almost every person is sleep deprived or is living under stress. When we sleep, our body systems are renewed and repaired.
Getting less sleep than you need can show on your face.
When you are under stress, your nervous system releases stress hormones like cortisol. This stress hormone increases the oil production in our skin which results in clogging of pores and acne breakouts.
Sleep and stress are closely related, poor sleep can lead to irritability and stress while a healthy and sound sleep can enhance health.
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