Monday, November 10, 2014
Prevent Wrinkles ~ Stop doing these 8 things!
No matter your age, you have probably thought of wrinkles. While there are an abundance of pricey products out there claiming to get rid of all wrinkles, what we really want is to age gracefully. These are everyday habits you can check off your list that will keep your face less prone to wrinkles.
1. Leaving it vulnerable to pollution.
When mastering how to prevent wrinkles, there are some things you can't control, pollution being one of them. Pollution actually reduces the oxygen and collagen in your skin and can mess with your skin tone, leaving it blotchy and causing breakouts. Seriously? Combat pollution by using SPF, washing your face every night before bed, exfoliating up to 3x per week, and moisturizing.
2. Over-washing and Under-moisturizing.
Washing your face feels amazing. But too much of a good thing can turn ugly. Excessive face washing can dry out your skin, leaving it dull and highlighting damaged areas, even making them worse. Wash you face with a cleanser that is formulated for your skin. After washing, your skin should not feel tight, which indicates moisture has been stripped away. And when you do wash your face, moisturize with a product that matches your skin type. Even oily peeps need moisture! (Oil-free moisturizers are out there)
3. Stretching your skin to apply makeup.
This is one of the most important BAD habits to break if you want to age gracefully without buying a new face (which could be pretty expensive). The more you contort your skin to get your makeup just right, the more wrinkles you will end up with. Like, tomorrow. Brushes can help you break this habit so you don't touch your face with bare hands and product goes in the right place every time. Keep those mitts away.
4. Not getting enough sleep.
Ever heard of Beauty Sleep? There is a reason they call it that. When you're dreaming at night, your skn regenerates the cells in your body. The less sleep you get, the less time your skin and the beauty products you use have time to do their thing. A study by the UH Case Medical Center found women who only slept five hours each night for a month had TWICE as many wrinkles and spots than those who slept for seven hours. Do whatever you can to get your head on that pillow.
5. Not drinking enough water.
As we age, our skin looses moisture and gets thinner. We must drink water to keep our skin moisturized as well. Daily, aim to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water dialy. Drink up!
6. Drinking water from a bottle/straw.
Think of how we contort our mouths when we drink through a straw. What about when you purse your lips to sip from a water bottle? Both of these movements are creating more lines and wrinkles around your lips and can even create more lines around your eyes as well. Either pour your drinks into a glass, or find a water bottle that has a glass-sized opening.
7. Going to bed with your makeup on.
Don't raise your hand if you've done it. Just make a mental note: we have all done it from time to time. But when this becomes a habit, you are basically inviting wrinkles to enjoy your face. The makeup, along with pollutants from the day, seep into your pores and break down your skin's elasticity. Always cleanse & moisturize before bed. Every. Single. Night.
8. Neglecting your neck and hands.
Many of us obsess over the wrinkles on our face, but neglect moisturizing our neck & hands. Think of your neck as an extension of your face so you aren't plaqued with the dreaded "turkey neck". Hands are one of the ways the carnival kids are taught to tell your age at those dreaded games! Make this a daily routine and you will win a prize everytime!
XOXOX
Mrs. Hall
1. Leaving it vulnerable to pollution.
When mastering how to prevent wrinkles, there are some things you can't control, pollution being one of them. Pollution actually reduces the oxygen and collagen in your skin and can mess with your skin tone, leaving it blotchy and causing breakouts. Seriously? Combat pollution by using SPF, washing your face every night before bed, exfoliating up to 3x per week, and moisturizing.
2. Over-washing and Under-moisturizing.
Washing your face feels amazing. But too much of a good thing can turn ugly. Excessive face washing can dry out your skin, leaving it dull and highlighting damaged areas, even making them worse. Wash you face with a cleanser that is formulated for your skin. After washing, your skin should not feel tight, which indicates moisture has been stripped away. And when you do wash your face, moisturize with a product that matches your skin type. Even oily peeps need moisture! (Oil-free moisturizers are out there)
3. Stretching your skin to apply makeup.
This is one of the most important BAD habits to break if you want to age gracefully without buying a new face (which could be pretty expensive). The more you contort your skin to get your makeup just right, the more wrinkles you will end up with. Like, tomorrow. Brushes can help you break this habit so you don't touch your face with bare hands and product goes in the right place every time. Keep those mitts away.
4. Not getting enough sleep.
Ever heard of Beauty Sleep? There is a reason they call it that. When you're dreaming at night, your skn regenerates the cells in your body. The less sleep you get, the less time your skin and the beauty products you use have time to do their thing. A study by the UH Case Medical Center found women who only slept five hours each night for a month had TWICE as many wrinkles and spots than those who slept for seven hours. Do whatever you can to get your head on that pillow.
5. Not drinking enough water.
As we age, our skin looses moisture and gets thinner. We must drink water to keep our skin moisturized as well. Daily, aim to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water dialy. Drink up!
6. Drinking water from a bottle/straw.
Think of how we contort our mouths when we drink through a straw. What about when you purse your lips to sip from a water bottle? Both of these movements are creating more lines and wrinkles around your lips and can even create more lines around your eyes as well. Either pour your drinks into a glass, or find a water bottle that has a glass-sized opening.
7. Going to bed with your makeup on.
Don't raise your hand if you've done it. Just make a mental note: we have all done it from time to time. But when this becomes a habit, you are basically inviting wrinkles to enjoy your face. The makeup, along with pollutants from the day, seep into your pores and break down your skin's elasticity. Always cleanse & moisturize before bed. Every. Single. Night.
8. Neglecting your neck and hands.
Many of us obsess over the wrinkles on our face, but neglect moisturizing our neck & hands. Think of your neck as an extension of your face so you aren't plaqued with the dreaded "turkey neck". Hands are one of the ways the carnival kids are taught to tell your age at those dreaded games! Make this a daily routine and you will win a prize everytime!
XOXOX
Mrs. Hall
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