The 5 'S's That Cause Aging

While aging is a privilege and we should all be thankful that we get to live another day, there's nothing wrong with wanting to preserve a youthful appearance. Some might call it vanity but I just want to call it aging in a healthy way. The best way to prevent anything is by being aware of the things that cause it and nipping them in the bud. 

The most common and top reasons that cause aging are:

Stress: It is the number one reason for most health concerns. Stress can accumulate over time and start affecting your health. This definitely starts showing on our skin as well. For example, I have had dry and dehydrated skin ever since I developed hypothyroidism. And it is known that stress is the number one factor for patients with hypothyroidism.

Sleep: Have you ever seen how dull your face looks when you don't get enough sleep? If you know you know. I cannot express enough how important getting eight hours of sleep is. There's a reason why it is called "beauty" sleep.

Sedentary life: It is very important to be active and move around. I myself find that when I exercise my face starts glowing, and no, it is not sweating, but it is kind of a glow from within. Exercising improves blood circulation and helps with the growth of new cells which can contribute to the glow we notice on the skin.

Sun: It is a must to wear sun protection when we are out and about in the sun. You might not understand the importance of this when you are young but as you grow older your skin stops producing as much collagen and stops regenerating itself. So whatever damage sun exposure is causing is not being healed as often, if ever.

Sugar: I used to be a sugar junkie. I loved eating cakes, cookies, chocolate, ice cream, etc. whenever I felt hungry instead of thinking about why I am hungry so often. These unhealthy food choices lead to a host of health issues along with weight gain and my face started looking like I was in my 30s even though I was only 20. Sugar basically affects your overall health and skin is not spared either.

I hope this post helped you in some way. Have a nice day!