Habits that make you look older. You make these mistakes every day

We believe that our appearance is influenced by the genes we inherited from our ancestors. This is true, but only to a small extent. There are many small and everyday activities that – mainly visually – make us look older and tired. What is worth changing to enjoy your youthful appearance for many years? Which factors should be eliminated?

1. Our sleep has a great influence on our appearance. How long and at what times we sleep is extremely important
2. Sweet snacks or eating processed foods in excessive amounts also have an aging effect
3. However, this is not the end of the “black list”
4. More information can be found on the Onet homepage

Bad habits – excessive sunbathing

Most people love sandy beaches and the sun – a brown tan catches the eye and increases attractiveness. Unfortunately, too long exposure to the sun’s rays can be disastrous, in the worst case it leads to skin cancer. According to Yale Medicine, it contributes to burns, but also to premature aging of the skin. It manifests itself, among other things:

1. wrinkles,
2. pigmentation changes (spots appear on the body),
3. bend me
4. loss of skin color,
5. broken capillaries (spider veins) usually around the chest and nose,
6. redness and blotches.

Therefore, you should always use sunscreen with zinc or titanium dioxide before sunbathing. They are a very effective blocker against harmful UVA rays. When it comes to cosmetics, it is also worth using the UPGRADE Sensilis Firming and Matting Fluid Cream, which supports the production of collagen and slows down the aging processes of the skin.

Bad habits – incorrect sleep

Proper sleep is another important issue affecting appearance. When the body and organs do not have enough time to regenerate, it has a negative impact on the condition and well-being. In addition, the brain also suffers. According to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, long-term failure to get enough sleep causes a permanent disruption of some of its functions, as well as the death of its cells. Of course, the fall of the night is also visible outside. Participants in the studies who did not care about sleep hygiene had many more wrinkles and discoloration than the latter, and their skin was less supple.

Support your skin, use appropriate cosmetics. We recommend Eco cream for mature skin with bee venom and honeydew honey Bee Venom BeeYes, which provides the skin with natural moisturizing substances and binds water in the stratum corneum, so it is ideal for aging skin.

Bad habits – sweet drinks and snacks

The consumption of sweet drinks and snacks increases the level of glucose in the blood, which promotes protein glycation (the process of combining glucose molecules with protein amino groups). The effect of this mechanism is the formation of AGE substances that destroy collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin becomes flaccid, less elastic and stretched. Moreover, AGEs lead to oxidative stress.

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AGE molecules they over-stimulate the receptors of many cells to work, which also causes the formation of free radicals and inflammation. These elements even contribute to changing the shape of the face. According to studies, sugar exacerbates inflammation, which promotes acne and makes it difficult to treat. The high level of glucose in the body additionally stimulates the division of cells that build the sebaceous gland ducts. This mechanism makes the release of sebum much more difficult.

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Bad habits – a large amount of salt in the food

Eating salty snacks and meals is sometimes worse health consequences than eating sweets. According to scientists from Georgia Regents University, excess salt causes the mechanism of telomere shortening (fragments of chromosomes responsible for protecting the body’s cells against defects). The shorter these elements are, the faster the cells age. This puts you at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and kidney failure. What’s more, negative effects can be seen when wrinkles and sagging skin are visualized.

Bad habits – eating processed foods

Regularly reaching for ready meals and salty snacks does a lot of damage. As you know, processed food increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes and cancer. Moreover, it accelerates skin aging. According to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, too frequent consumption of this type of food shortens the length of telomere, and as a result, cells degenerate, which affects the condition of the skin.

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Bad habits – lack of physical activity

Sedentary lifestyle is one of the most serious reasons for losing a youthful appearance faster. It is worth remembering that the lack of physical activity reduces muscle mass and aerobic capacity, and also worsens the functioning of many body systems. All this also has a negative effect on the condition of the skin. Moderate traffic is most beneficial as it reduces the level blood pressure, prevents obesity and minimizes inflammatory processes.

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Bad habits – long-term stress

It is the skin that is the organ that directly perceives stress, its main task is to protect and maintain homeostasis (balance between the organism and the environment). The skin perceives stress through characteristic receptors and then emits external signals to the spinal cord and to the brain. The latter, in turn, reacts to them and causes a number of reactions. Symptoms of stress on the skin may include:

1. itching
2. baking,
3. hypersensitivity,
4. dry skin leading to overproduction of sebum.

Cortisol (a stress hormone) breaks down and inhibits the synthesis of collagen – the building block of the skin. In addition, it is anti-inflammatory, so it weakens the immune system. As a result, it comes to different dermatological infections. This is because under stress the protective function of the hydrolipid coat deteriorates.

Such action contributes to a decrease in skin firmness, susceptibility to inflammation and mechanical injuries of the skin. As a result, it becomes dry, devoid of firmness, and also rich in dilated blood vessels. In addition, the sebaceous glands regulate the level of lipids, so they excessively create sebum, which is why acne lesions appear.

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Bad habits – smoking

According to research conducted by American scientists, the skin of smokers ages much faster than that of non-smokers. The experiment involved 79 pairs of twins, aged 18-78, in which one of the siblings had smoked tobacco for many years and the other had been smoking at all or at least five years less than the first. Each of the participants in this study was followed up by experts from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world’s most magnificent institution uniting plastic surgeons.

It has been proven that non-nicotine addicts had significantly fewer wrinkles than their smoking brothers and sisters. In addition, long-term heavy smokers have noticed sagging skin on the cheeks, as well as bags under the eyes. In twins who had two smokers, the level of skin damage was deeper in the longer smoking participant.

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Bad habits – alcohol abuse

Excessive drinking alcohol is another bad habit that has a negative effect on keeping a youthful appearance. High-percentage drinks are neutralized in the kidneys and liver. It is worth remembering that the body requires a lot of water for the detoxification process, which results in dehydration. The consumption of 250 ml of alcohol (20-30%) stimulates the excretion of about 500-600 ml of urine. Such a mechanism, in turn, leads to a rapid depletion of the body’s fluid reserves, which can also be seen on the skin.

It is important to always properly care for the skin. Very helpful in reducing wrinkles are, for example, peels that stimulate the skin to regenerate. For the daily care of mature skin, we recommend Tadé Pays du Levant cosmetics, including:

1. Peeling butter with Dead Sea salt, which moisturizes and soothes the skin,
2. Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub to help remove dead skin, revealing healthy and vibrant tissue
3. Aleppo Soap Co. Bio Body Lotion by Tadé 200ml, which slows down the aging process of the skin,
4. Moisturizing body milk that moisturizes and regenerates the tissue.

Also read: Does alcohol affect the skin? Five lesions visible to the naked eye

Bad habits – sitting in front of the TV for too long

As it turns out, sitting in front of the TV has an impact on life expectancy. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that just one hour of watching TV per day by an adult shortens their life by 22 minutes. It is worth remembering that movie lovers who spend around 6 hours a day in front of the TV live 5 years less than those who do not.

Bad habits – polluted air

Polluted air it works similarly to cigarette smoke and has a negative effect on the condition of the skin. The toxins inhaled by the body contribute to the formation of pigment spots and wrinkles. This can be helped by increasing the intake of antioxidants from a proper diet and supplements. This strengthens the skin’s natural defenses.

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Bad habits – the use of inappropriate hair cosmetics

Hair specificities have a beneficial effect on them, but not necessarily on the skin. All thanks to additives, e.g. silicones present in conditioners and shampoos. These ingredients often cause acne lesions along the entire hairline and face. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the composition of all cosmetics to prevent the appearance of imperfections on the skin.

If you want to take care of your skin and delay its aging, try the Soothing Day Fluid SPF 15 B-RESPECT Sensilis, which is an excellent base for makeup and does not cause irritation.

Habits – what to do to keep a youthful appearance?

What should you do to keep a youthful appearance? You need to change some of your daily habits. Improper diet can significantly affect the condition of the skin. You need to enrich it with a large amount of vegetables, especially legumes, as well as olive oil, which prevents the formation of wrinkles. The daily menu should include, inter alia:

1. green leafy vegetables,
2. broad beans, half-moon (lima) beans, 
3. olives, nuts, fruit e.g. grapes, cherries, prunes, apples.

It is worth remembering about physical activity, which rejuvenates the appearance, but also has a positive effect on the functioning of the entire body. In addition, you should give up stimulants such as cigarettes or alcohol. Avoiding processed foods, sugary snacks, and not sitting in front of the TV will also help. What’s more, you must always remember to use preparations that protect against UV radiation to prevent the development of serious dermatological diseases, including burns, and even skin cancer.

To look younger, it is worth using the right cosmetics. We recommend the Buatic anti-wrinkle cream or the Richevon Holistic Care anti-wrinkle cream set, which consists of:

1. Richevon Eye anti-wrinkle eye cream,
2. Richevon multifunctional anti-wrinkle cream for skin of all ages.

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