Did you know that your sleeping position can affect the formation of wrinkles? Have you ever wondered if a simple change in the way you sleep can help keep your skin looking youthful?
Let's see why sleep causes formation of wrinkles! In today's world, where appearance is often put at the forefront, many people try to maintain a youthful appearance and avoid unpleasant wrinkles, which come with age. While store shelves are flooded with products that promise to miraculously smooth out wrinkles, it is often overlooked that simple changes in our daily lives can produce the same, if not better, results.
Scientists warn that wrinkles do not always have to be submitted to and accepted as an inevitable part of aging. With the right habits and preventive measures, we can effectively avoid them.
How to prevent wrinkles?
We will introduce you to some simple and effective ways to reduce the risk of wrinkles and to maintain them youthful appearance without expensive products. We'll reveal four common habits you should stop doing to reduce your chances of wrinkles.
1. Sleeping on your side
Side sleeping is extremely comfortable for many people. But did you know that this sleeping position can actually cause more wrinkles? When you sleep on your side, small wrinkles appear on the skin of the face and body, which can eventually develop into early wrinkles.
Don't look at your phone in bed. Photo: Andrea Piacquadio / PexelsA study by the UK's Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service revealed that as many as 41 percent of 1,000 participants sleep on their sides. Dermatologists have discovered that sleeping on your side can lead to the formation of special wrinkles known as "sleep wrinkles". These wrinkles often appear parallel to the longitudinal lines on the temples, around the eyes, the sides of the cheeks and lips.
If you want to maintain smooth, wrinkle-free skin and prevent further damage overnight, sleeping on your back is the best choice. Although it can be difficult to change the habit of sleeping on your side, you can try using a pillow to support your neck or connecting to a bedpost to keep you in the back position.
2. Excessive looking at the phone
Have you ever thought that looking at your phone too much could speed up the appearance of wrinkles? Staring at a phone screen for long periods of time causes eye strain and can eventually lead to deep wrinkles around the eyes.
Experts recommend limiting the time spent in front of the phone screen. Establish time limits or breaks from your phone and focus on other activities, such as reading a book, talking to friends, or playing board games. This will reduce eye strain and reduce the risk of wrinkles around the eyes.
3. Drinking through a straw
Did you know that drinking through a straw can contribute to wrinkles around the lips? The repetitive movements of the lip muscles required to drink through a straw can cause the skin around the lips to wrinkle.
Not all water is suitable. Photo: Pexels / PixabayTo reduce the risk of developing these wrinkles, stop using a straw and drink liquids directly from a cup or glass. This will reduce the repetitive movements of the lip muscles and keep the skin around the lips smoother.
4. Hot shower
Hot water can have a drying effect on the skin, which can contribute to a loss of moisture and elasticity. When showering, avoid using very hot water and use warm or lukewarm water instead. This will help retain the skin's natural moisture.
After showering, don't forget to apply a moisturizer to add extra moisture to your skin and prevent it from drying out.
Being aware of and embracing these changes in your lifestyle can help reduce your risk of wrinkling and keep your skin looking smoother and more youthful. Remember to be consistent and patient as skin changes will take time to show.
