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SKINCARE TALK WITH BOLA AKINBOADE-BELLO: FIVE REASONS YOU ARE AGING SO FAST

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As much as there are factors out of our control, our bad habits show up in
our skin (so even after that hangover subsides, it’s lingering on your face),
causing uneven tone, sensitivity and, the big one: aging. Here are the top five
reasons your skin isn’t at its best right now:
STRESS
This is the No. 1 culprit for premature aging, fine lines, which are found
mainly on the face, are caused by stress. Deeper wrinkles around the eyes show
signs of stressed skin. Wrinkles directly in the center of the forehead also
signify aging caused by stress, they are known as worry lines. Stress doesn’t
just make you anxious; it also ages your skin.
De-stressing using aromatherapy will calm your mind down. Use essential
oils at home or go to a professional. Give yourself a 5- to 10-minute face
massage which relaxes your skin muscles, exercise regularly, or meditate
weekly.

LACK OF SLEEP
You need at least seven to eight hours to let your skin cells renew
overnight, when you don’t get enough rest, it can take a toll on your skin,
causing it to be dull and dry, leading to premature aging. A lack of sleep also
causes you to have dark circles around your eyes, making you look older
Put yourself on a sleep regime: Make a bedtime and stick to it. Shut off
all electronics one hour prior to bed, and never sleep with the TV on.
POOR DIET
When you are not nourishing your body with vitamins and minerals, it shows
up in your skin. Drinking alcohol creates wrinkles and fine lines due to
dehydration of the skin and can also show liver problems. These lines are
normally the vertical line in between your eyes. You can also see dark circles
around the eyes due to lack of hydration and circulation. Some people also show
signs of puffiness in the skin, which can be caused by water retention, which
in turn is caused by consuming a lot of alcohol, coffee and salty or fried
foods.
The solution here is pretty obvious: Drink more water and follow a better
diet full of colorful veggies which have the most vitamins and nutrients to
feed your skin and keep it supple, hydrated and glowing.
POLLUTION
You can’t control it the way you can control your diet, but pollution is
still a huge factor in blah skin. It’s highly toxic and slows down your
cellular growth, which causes your skin to rapidly age. Toxins can decrease
oxygen and collagen in your skin, which causes a dull appearance. When
polluted, skin looks irritated and can also appear very blotchy with an uneven
tone and constant breakouts.”
Protection is key here: use an SPF to protect your skin from free radicals
that cause aging. Cleanse your skin every night, exfoliate twice a week and use
products with antioxidants to help moisturize and stay protected.
USING THE WRONG PRODUCTS
Are you aging your skin simply by slathering it with the wrong stuff?  Products that contain harsh chemicals will
damage your skin cells over time. Skin will look always irritated, prone to
breakouts and show a lot of redness because it is sensitive.
Take a gentler approach: Switch to organic products with lighter, more
effective ingredients to soothe this sensitivity.
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