11 Lifestyle Habits That May Accelerate Skin Aging
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Written by Paul Frysh
Summary
This article presents a slideshow-style listicle of 11 common lifestyle mistakes that can accelerate visible aging, particularly skin aging. It covers factors like poor sleep, smoking, sun exposure, diet, stress, and skincare habits, explaining the biological mechanisms behind each (e.g., cortisol breaking down collagen). The piece is structured as a numbered list with brief explanations per item, typical of a click-through gallery format.
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· 3 pulledIf you don't get your ZZZs, your skin can start to wrinkle and sag early.
Smoking lessens blood flow that carries essential nutrients like oxygen to...
Your body releases more cortisol, a 'stress hormone' that breaks down the collagen that keeps your skin smooth and springy.
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