"Crow's feet", "Crease" and "Crinkle", these are the unpleasant words that we unfortunately associate with wrinkles. As we approach into our fifties, we panic every time we see a line slowly emerging from the sides of our eyes because wrinkles have become a major concern for us. Our self-confidence and emotion become unconsciously affected by its mere presence. Taking precautionary measures are thus essential to identify the root causes.
1. Smoking
In 1995, published by the American Journal of Public Health, a study done by researchers in the University of California examined the association of smoking status and pack-years of smoking with facial wrinkling in men and women. Subjects were found to be on average 2.5 times more likely to have wrinkles than non-smokers. The conclusion also supported findings that regular smokers aged 1.4 times faster than their non-smoking counterparts. For every single cigarette that you light up, a few trillion free radicals is release into your lungs. And as we all know, free radicals are very unstable and react quickly with our skin cells. In addition, the carbon monoxide produced by the cigarettes removes oxygen from our system to form carbon dioxide. This lack of supply of oxygen in our bloodstream prevent our skin cells to produce enough anti-oxidants to fight against free radicals.
2. Excessive exposure to sunlight
Exposing our naked skin under a scorching sun is a recipe for disaster. The effects become much more pronounced when you are in your fifties due to the declining protection that your skin requires. Rampant production of free radicals occurs within five minutes as you lay your back on the green grass under a clear blue sky. Doesn't sound too relaxing afterall? However an adequate sunscreen protection is all the more important to protect your skin against the harmful UV rays. If you think you should avoid the sun completely, that is perhaps an even bigger mistake. Your body needs Vitamin D3 which is lacking in our modern diet and the best way is to depend on the sun. The key is to learn how to moderate exposure to the sunlight.
3. Lack of sleep
Polls have revealed that the average American adult sleeping less than six hours are on the rise. Financial problems, household matters and job insecurities are abundant in our modern lifestyle and they have taken a toll on our bodies. Sleep deprivation strips away the opportunity and time for your skin cells to regenerate. Poor sleeping habits also relates closely to excessive caffeine consumption, unnecessary drinking nights and stressful moments, resulting in dehydration, inflammation and aggravation of the skin.
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