MBBS, Diploma In Dermatology & Venerology & Leprosy (DDVL)
Dermatologist, Raigarh
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19 years experience
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Which of the following may aggravate or cause wrinkles on your face?
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Coffee contains caffeine, which is known as a dehydrating agent. Caffeine provides stimuli to your nervous system, but dehydrates you in the process which may lead to skin problems such as dry skin or formation of wrinkles. If you have slight wrinkles, it may lead to the wrinkles spreading all over your skin. Thus, it is wise to cut down on coffee a bit and ensure that you remain hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
How you sit may cause your skin to sag and make you look older
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Slouching and bad posture often cause your skin to stretch and thus may result in fine lines and wrinkles getting into your skin quicker. This will make you look older. It is advisable that you correct your posture and ensure that when you sit, you have your ears, shoulders and hips form a straight line. It is advisable that you change your posture to ensure that your skin doesn't sag.
Which among the following may cause you to age faster?
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Sipping through a straw constantly may force the muscles in your face to contract too often. This will result in breaks in your skin and may lead to fine lines and wrinkles. These wrinkles then may progress and worsen, making you look older. Although using a straw once in a while isn't likely to cause this, it is better to avoid prolonged and frequent usage.
Hot showers can tone your skin and help you look younger
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Occasional hot showers are ok, but it is advisable that you don't take long hot showers as it can remove the outer layer of your skin. This causes the skin to become very dry and get scaly. Hot water may also cause redness and inflammation of your skin. Both of these may make you look older.
Using your phone too often can make you look older as it can damage your skin
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Mobile phones are a warehouse of bacteria and microscopic dirt. Using a phone frequently during the day can cause the dirt and bacteria to get transferred to your face and thus cause skin problems like acne and pimples. These skin problems also add up to make you look older. It is advisable that you wipe your phone with antibacterial wipes after you have been on it for a long time.