If you don’t get enough sleep, your skin can start to look older and less elastic. That’s partly because your body releases more cortisol, a “stress hormone” that breaks down the collagen that keeps your skin smooth and elastic. Try to establish a quiet, soothing bedtime ritual at regular times, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and electronics before bed.
If you smoke, besides putting your health at risk, you may experience wrinkled and saggy skin at a younger age. Smoking can reduce the flow of essential nutrients to the skin’s surface, which may slow the body’s production of collagen. Talk to your doctor about ways to break the habit.
Too much sunlight can damage your skin and make your body produce too much elastin. Your skin may become thicker and wrinkled, and may have different colors (age spots) as you age. If you must be exposed to direct sunlight, cover up with hats, long sleeves, and sunglasses. Use a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen that has an SPF 30 or higher rating
You Don’t Moisturize Your Skin. If your skin dries out, it can give you the rough and scaly look of an older person. Wash your skin once or twice a day. Try to be fairly gentle because hard scrubbing can irritate it. Use a mild cleanser without alcohol or other ingredients that could inflame, roughen, or dry out your skin. Moisturize with cream twice a day to help seal in the moisture that keeps you looking young.
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