Late sleep, poor sleep Dr. Matthew Walker, a neurologist at the University of California, Berkeley, affirmed: "Insufficient sleep increases cortisol levels, causing collagen damage, causing sagging and dull skin".
Late sleep causes dark circles, eye bags, reduces collagen production, makes the skin less elastic, increases the risk of premature wrinkles.
The solution is to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night, limit phone use before bed, and maintain a regular sleep schedule.
Drink less water The human body has up to 70% water.
Many women forget to drink enough water every day, leading to dry skin, easily forming wrinkles, making the face look aged.
Drinking less water causes skin to lose elasticity, appear wrinkles early; causes dark eyes, dark skin; increases the risk of dry lips, cracked.
Drink at least 2 liters of water per day, supplement water from fruits and green vegetables, avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine.
Frequent stress, anxiety Prolonged stress increases the hormone cortisol, which damages skin cells, accelerating the aging process.
Cronic stress shortens telomere - the part that protects DNA, causing aging faster, says Dr Elissa Epel, a psychologist at the University of California, San Francisco.
Stress causes wrinkles on the forehead, curling eyes; hair loss, premature graying; affects the immune system, making it more susceptible to disease.
Practice meditation, yoga, take deep breaths, spend time with personal interests to reduce stress.
Skipping sunscreen Sunlight is a leading cause of premature aging.
According to Dr. Doris Day, a dermatologist at Langone Medical Center, New York University, UV rays destroy collagen and elastin, causing sagging skin, brown spots, and deep wrinkles.
Not using sunscreen causes melasma, phlegm, brown spots in the skin; collagen is destroyed, causing skin to age quickly; increasing the risk of skin cancer.
The World Health Organization recommends using SPF 30+ sunscreen every day, even in cool weather, re- considering it after 2-3 hours of exposure to the sun.
Eat too many sweets and processed foods A diet high in sugar promotes glycation, causing collagen damage, causing skin to age faster.
Dr. Nigma Talib, a nutritionist in the UK, said that sugar and processed foods are the enemy of young skin, causing dull skin and loss of firmness. Eating too much sugar causes deep wrinkles, especially around the mouth and eyes; causes the skin to lose shine, becoming sagging; increases the risk of dermatitis and acne.
Reduce your consumption of refined sugar, replace it with natural fruits. Eat plenty of green vegetables, fatty fish, and nutritious nuts to nourish your skin.
