7 Factors That Cause Skin Damage
Stress
Free radicals in the air, especially in polluted cities, cause serious damage to the body, one of which is skin damage, followed by skin aging. These free radicals increase in the body and skin by stress.
Malnutrition:
Not drinking as much water as the body needs per day, Not eating red fruits such as strawberries and tomatoes, etc. Because red fruits have more antioxidants for the skin, and our suggestion is to eat fresh fruits and vegetables to prevent skin aging instead of taking multivitamins.
Smoking
People who use cigarettes and tobacco have about 10 years less aging life than normal people, dark skin and wrinkles, especially around the mouth and eyes are the disadvantages of smoking. Because cigarettes can damage two essential substances (collagen-elastin) in human skin.
Sunlight exposure:
The ultraviolet rays that the sun produces are harmful to all people, and more so for with light skin and hair, which causes blemishes, skin cancer, and so on. To prevent ultraviolet light damage, be sure to use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a use hats like cowboy hat.
Skin type and weather conditions
If you have dry skin or the area where you live has a dry climate, your skin will age faster than oily skin, so do not forget moisturizing creams.
Lack of sleep
Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep will damage the skin sooner.
Exfoliation and skin hydration: The effect of homemade exfoliating masks or quality exfoliating creams on the freshness of the skin is great, so use exfoliators suitable for your skin type to exfoliate and cleanse the skin.