Eating habits that make skin age faster

Too much sugar in the diet negatively affects the health but also the beauty of the skin. Research shows that excessive intake of sugar in the body can also cause accelerated skin aging.

Namely, it is about the so-called ‘advanced glycation end products’, known as AGEs, that are formed when a sugar molecule binds to a protein or lipid. AGE makes the skin older by reducing its ability to heal wounds and reducing its resistance to stress.

Also, if you want your skin to look youthful for a long time, avoid a diet high in fat. According to a 2020 study published in the journal Nutrients, a high-fat diet can increase the risk of inflammatory processes on the skin, which can ultimately make them look older.

And fast food should be avoided as much as possible. Namely, free radicals are released during the frying process, and when you take them into the body through poor quality food, an excess of these compounds damages cells, which negatively affects the health of the whole body and the skin. Keep in mind that free radicals weaken the elasticity of the skin, and then the skin is more susceptible to wrinkles.

And lastly, be sure to drink plenty of fluids because, to keep your skin youthful, it needs to be well hydrated, not dry. While the use of moisturizers is welcome, nothing can replace the water you drink.

A study by 'Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research' found that people who drank more than 2 liters of water a day had more deep hydration in their skin, compared to those who drank less than 2 liters.

Bedtime habits are good for youthful looking skin

Every night the skin regenerates, and it’s up to you to help it with that. If it is not clean, it will regenerate more slowly, and this will result in faster wrinkle formation. So clean it well before going to bed. 

Keep in mind that sleeping with makeup on your face can cause eczema and other skin problems. Therefore, always, but always remove makeup from your face before going to bed.

Also, don’t forget the fact that skin cells regenerate faster at night, so it’s important to nourish your skin with a hydrating, nourishing cream that, if possible, contains antioxidants before going to bed. Use quality cosmetics.

Don't forget to take care of your lips as well, because the skin on them is thin and especially sensitive, so it is important to hydrate them before going to bed. Apply balm to them every night to keep them from drying out and cracking.