Ageing is inevitable, however there are some poor lifestyle choices that can accelerate the look of ageing skin.
Dr Amir Zerach, a clinician who specialises in luxury aesthetic treatments, told Express.co.uk readers three ways they could be making themselves look older needlessly – plus how to amend them fast for a younger look.
The expert suggested that your morning and mid-afternoon pick-me-ups might be one fundamental cause of skin ageing.
He stated: “While some believe that caffeine helps to achieve a ‘glow’ by boosting circulation, actually, caffeine can have a negative effect on our skin by impacting our production of collagen.
“Caffeine leads to the constriction of your blood vessels, which then means that the vessels at the surface of your skin aren’t able to deliver as many antioxidants and nutrients which are needed for collagen production.”
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He claimed that “this means over time you’re more at risk of developing wrinkles”.
Next, while we all know that getting a good night’s sleep is paramount for maintaining a youthful, fresh look, Dr Amir suggested that our sleeping position is important too.
He said: “Your sleeping position could be having an impact on your sleep, especially if you sleep on your front or side.
“Having your face pressed against your pillow can cause the skin to ‘fold’ and applies unnecessary pressure, which in turn can cause wrinkles on your cheeks and chin.
The expert suggested that “the most skin-friendly sleeping position is to sleep on your back”.
While exfoliation is a great way to “remove dead skin cells to make your skin smoother and brighter”, Dr Amir explained that it’s possible to overdo it.
“Over-exfoliating can have the opposite effect,” he explained, “not only does over-exfoliating strip the skin of its natural oils that keep it healthy and hydrated, but rubbing our skin can cause irritation which in turn leads to accelerated ageing”.
“By over-exfoliating, you may be encouraging the premature exposure of underlying skin, which can lead to your skin cracking, peeling, or losing its elasticity.
“You should only be exfoliating your skin one or two times a week at a maximum, otherwise you’re at risk of over-exfoliating.”
Dr Amir Zerach is a clinician at the helm of Z Clinic, a London-based clinic which provides professional aesthetic treatments.
