10 unexpected things that speed up aging and how to slow them down

They all say ageing is a natural process. Well, it is. But ageing can dawn at different times for different people. So, what is it that makes people look 50 in their 30? Well, a lot of things. In this blog, I will be sharing 10 Shocking Things That are Aging you!

From eating junk to being a couch potato, these can make your face wrinkly and your eyes saggy. 

Smoking and stress too pace up your ageing meter. 

And of course, you need to pick the right parents for the youthful genes!

But these probably you already know. 

However, the list of little things that adds years to your face, goes beyond these. Here are some of the least expected things that are secretly adding years to your age. 

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10 Shocking Things That are Aging you

1. The Sugar Love

The sweet euphoric sensation melting in your mouth is not the best thing after all. Sugar can have a detrimental effect on the skin. It not only makes your waistline budge out but it also twirls your wheel of age. Sugary foods damage your collagen fibres and elastin, thus robbing the smooth and youthful look. 

Your desserts and sugary sodas contribute to increased oxidant stress and inflammation. Both of these are responsible for speeding up your age. Chocolates and sweets too have the same effect on your health. The simplest and best way to work this out is to switch your sugar with jaggery!

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2. The pillow pricks

Who could ever think the cotton pillow underneath your head can make you age? Well, turns out, sleeping on your cotton pillowcase can soak away moisture from your skin and hair. Furthermore, oil and bacteria accumulate on the pillowcase night after night which makes it hostile. Thus, your seeming harmless cotton pillowcase may be speeding up your aging.

Research says sleeping on copper oxide pillowcases results in a reduction of wrinkles. The copper pillowcase battles bacteria helps in healing skin, reduces and prevents wrinkles. Silk pillowcases also have anti-ageing benefits. They cause less friction on your skin and hair thus preventing irritation and damage. 

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3. Sleeping on your side

Well, it’s a personal preference. But if you are sleeping on your side then you may be pressing one side of your face. This might be causing your facial ageing or sleep wrinkles. The compression causes loss of elasticity and draws fine lines on that side of the face.

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4. The gadget in your hand

We are a generation that walks looking at the phone in hand and bangs into a pole. But have you ever thought that it could accelerate your ageing? Well turns out gazing into the screen in a poor posture contributes to muscle strain, resulting in back pain. Slouching can also cause “text neck,” which causes wrinkles around the neck and chin due to the constant downward gaze. 

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5. The agonizing allergies

People with allergies are more likely to witness early wrinkles. The chronic inflammation in allergies causes swelling and itching. This leads to darkening of the skin and swelling of eyes which makes one appear older. Allergies are quite common and often ignored. Scratching the skin and leaving it at that can be the reason why your skin looks aged!

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6. Early Retirement

Retiring at 40 is the new age goal, but is it really that wishful? Early retirement might not be the best thing for your health. Research shows being active is the key to youthfulness. Being part of a community and engaging in some form of daily chores is essential for youthfulness. 

Studies have shown that people who are a part of a strong social group were 50 per cent more likely to retain their youthfulness. Having positive fun relationships in your life keeps the child alive in you which makes you happy and keeps you young!

7. Your room temperature

Your room temperature has a role to play. Central heating and air conditioning can lead to dry and itchy skin. A study suggests that even a 30% difference in humidity can affect skin properties in a short time. This impacts your skin’s elasticity and also makes your wrinkles more visible. 

To keep your skin youthful and soft, avoid heaters and air conditioners. The best way to keep your body temperature normal is to wear your clothes accordingly.

8. Your bottles and straws

This one is hard to believe. But experts say that drinking from a sports bottle or straw causes the same pursing action when you smoke. This repeated muscle motion can lead to fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. So, the best way is to go the old school way and drink directly from a glass. Also drinking from a wide-mouthed bottle will work. But of course, drinking from a copper glass is the best!

9. Too little or too much exercise

The potion of youthfulness can also speed up ageing. A lack of exercise can shorten your life and increase the risk of obesity and heart diseases. However, exercising in excess can cause dehydration which leads to early ageing. Numerous studies have confirmed that a 30-minute walk in the park every day can help in locking your ageing process. 

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10. Multi-tasking

Most people think it is a superpower to multitask. But this desirable characteristic is one of the things that are aging you. Multi-taking hinders your productivity, increases your stress and causes fatigue. Research shows that chronic stress can shorten DNA telomers causing premature cellular ageing. The high cortisol levels and cell changes make your skin age.

Takeaway – 10 Things That are Aging you!

So, these are 10 Things That are Aging you. And I bet it did make you go ‘Whaaaat????’

These are simple everyday things that we hardly care about.

But when you sit to think it’s always these little things that makes all the difference!

Ageing is a natural process, but it’s your choice how you want to age. You can be the grumpy old human with a saggy face wrapped in wrinkles or you can be Jennifer Lopez or Jennifer Anniston. These ladies defy the very concept of ageing. Credits to their strict diet, active lifestyle, destressing exercises and ofcourse their silk pillow!

Well, they might know to do things right!

These little things like a silk pillow or sleeping with your face up, drinking coffee or having friends can keep people guessing your age!