Fine Line: 8 Habits that give you wrinkles

Natasha Gan

08 Apr 2015

updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:15

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#1 Not drinking enough water
It's important to keep the skin hydrated as we grow older. Dry skin will make wrinkles more noticeable so drink around six glasses per day daily.
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#2 Drinking alcohol in excess
While water nourishes the skin, its liquid counterpart, alcohol, dehydrates it. Alcohol also destroy vitamin A, which is responsible for the production of collagen and antioxidants for the skin. Say goodbye to supple, wrinkle-free skin if you drink too much alcohol!
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#3 Cigarettes
While wrinkles should be the least of your concerns when you're a smoker, there's no harm in knowing the full extent of the harms caused by a cigarette puff. Nicotine narrows blood vessels on the upper layers of the skin and hinders blood flow. Consequently, the skin doesn't get its essential nutrients and oxygen. Smoking accelerates the skin's aging process and cause wrinkles on the face and other parts of the body, as illustrated in this study, which compares a smoking twin with her or his non-smoking counterpart.
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#4 Repetitive facial movement
Repetitive facial movements such as chewing gum, squinting, or drinking from a straw can cause wrinkles. Although there has been no significant study on the causal relationship of these movements and wrinkles, beauticians believe the lines and folds formed as the muscles move can stay permanently.
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#5 Not enough sleep
During your sleep, the skin goes into repair mode and regenerates. Furthermore, among more serious conditions, lack of sleep is tied to dark circles and puffy eyes. So to miss your beauty sleep is equivalent to losing part of your beauty.
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#6 Poor cleansing
Makeup residue clogs pores and destroys collagen. It prevents the skin from performing its nightly ritual of regeneration. Improper cleansing reduces skin elasticity and contributes to wrinkle formation, not to mention when you sleep with a face full of makeup. Whatever you do, don't skip washing before bed!
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#7 Skipping sunblock
Another skin regime you shouldn't skip is sunblock. It's just another layer on your skin that goes a long way. An Australian study in 2013 discovered those who wear sunscreen daily shows no sign of aging for over four years. In other words, sunscreen blocks the harmful UV rays and wrinkles.
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#8 Stretching skin to apply makeup
And finally, the toughest habit to break... stretching your skin when applying makeup. You may ask, how else am I going to line my eyes perfectly now? But much like how repetitive facial movements cause wrinkles, this seemingly harmless routine has the same repercussions. Just apply makeup like how you want people to see you, not with your mouth gaping or eyes squinted.

Are you seeing early signs of aging? Make sure it’s not your habits that are voluntarily causing wrinkles on your face

It’s normal to see some fine lines on your once pristine forehead, a pair of crow’s feet by the eyes, or a few wrinkles here and there. It’s a part of aging that everyone must go through, whether we like it or not. But there are some ways we can prolong having tight, youthful skin by just cutting out several everyday habits.

There’s no surprise in smoking being one of the eight wrinkle-causing habits in our gallery, but it’s rather unfortunate to see stretching your skin to apply makeup on the same list. Yes, that morning routine of pulling the corners of your eyes to draw the perfect winged eyeliner can result in wrinkles. Before you think of dropping a few hundred dollars on anti-aging products, scroll through our gallery for more habits you can avoid!

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