7 Bad Habits That Cause Wrinkles

Skin Care

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By Anwesha Barari

Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 14:18

The long held preconceived notion that most of us have about the cause of wrinkles is aging. But, aging is not the only reason for your skin to get wrinkles. In fact, various other factors contribute to it. The way you have treated your skin so far, is the biggest factor.

Certain uneven habits related to your skin care strategies can speed up aging. These are some elemental causes of wrinkles that you can easily avoid.

7 Bad Habits That Cause Wrinkles:

1. The Motion Of Massage: Most women think that slapping night cream on their faces will stop the wrinkles from appearing. It is not just the the cream but, also the way you apply it that counts. When you massage the cream or lotion, your hands should always move upwards in an uplifting motion. If you pull your skin down, it get prone to wrinkles faster.

2. Sleeping On Your Side: Folding back into the foetal position is something that we all do. It is the most comfortable way to sleep. But, it is uncomfortable for your skin to get rubbed against the pillows for hours. And addition in the number of years in your age to it; the skin damage is massive. You must always try sleeping on your back.

3. Rapid Weight Loss: We are all looking for a way to lose weight fast. But when you go for quick weight loss, the fat under your skin gets depleted rapidly. The skin has elasticity, but it does not give a chance to adapt soon enough to the dropping pounds. Try to lose weight in moderation to avoid premature wrinkles. What is the hurry?

4. Too Busy To Sleep: Compromising on sleep will not help you look any better. Most of us don't sleep enough on weekdays and try to make up on the weekends. This is the most serious cause of wrinkles. You need your beauty sleep daily, so do not cut out on it.

5. Rubbing Your Eyes: Not only is it bad for yours eyes, it also causes skin damage around the eyes. So, stop rubbing your eyes with your fingers. If your eyes are irritated, splash water. That is the best way to avoid fine lines on the delicate skin around your eyes.

6. Frowning Too Much: Silly as it sounds, frowning constantly can form fine lines on your forehead. Similarly, pursing your lips too many times can cause premature wrinkles around your mouth area. Try to smile a little; it makes you look a lot better and keeps your skin wrinkle-free.

7. Neglecting Sun Shades: The sun is the biggest culprit when it comes to skin damage. If you have a bad habit of not wearing sunglasses, you will end up with wrinkled eyes.

Good skin care is always holistic and one should never ignore these root causes of wrinkles.