Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Published : February 17, 2023, 8:25 PM
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Our skin is very sensitive to external agents. With the changing climate and increasing pollution every single year, there is a strong chance that our skin might get severely impacted if we are not aware. Here are 6 things that can induce premature ageing.
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A bad diet will lead to premature ageing. Foods rich in sugar, trans fat and bad carbs will speed up ageing and make you look older than you are.
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If our skin is exposed excessively to UV rays, it will age very quickly. Photo-ageing causes 90 per cent of the changes that we can notice in our skin daily. Moreover, UV rays can also harm skin cells, cause dark spots and also skin cancer.
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When we are under stress or are experiencing tremendous pressure, our body releases cortisol which blocks hyaluronan synthesis and collagen that keep your skin looking supple and youthful.
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The more we sleep, the more our body will refresh and regenerate cells. Studies state that poor sleep can lead to premature ageing for this very reason.
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When we smoke or drink the toxins present in nicotine makes changes to our body’s cells. These toxins also destroy our skin collagen and elastic fibers. This causes a gaunt, wrinkles and a hollow face.
