What Are The Common Causes Of Skin Damage?

Healthy skin is everything. It gives us a boost of confidence and makes us feel like we’re doing something right. Unfortunately, there are certain culprits that can damage our skin without us even realizing it. Here are the top five causes and how they impact your skin’s health:
 

Sun Exposure
You might think getting a tan looks healthy, but in reality, getting color is your body’s way of healing damaged skin. Not to mention, ultraviolet rays that you expose yourself to can cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin - one of the reasons tanning bed addicts have such dry, wrinkly skin. To avoid skin damage, stay out of the sun for long periods of time and wear protective clothing on top of sunscreen. Rule of thumb: 30 SPF or higher - apply every hour to two hours. 

Smoking
It is commonly known that smokers don’t necessarily have the healthiest skin. Smoking cigarettes causes your blood vessels that nurture the outer layers of your skin to constrict, leading to more wrinkles. 

Chemicals
From detergent to cleaning products and even facial cleansers, there are many irritants that can cause allergies or facial redness to arise. For example, ammonia has the tendency to irritate the skin, so wash your hands thoroughly after washing clothes and try to eliminate products with harmful chemicals for your skin’s benefit.

Poor DietNot eating enough antioxidants in fruits and vegetables as well as drinking too little can have a major impact on your skin. Make sure to: maintain a balanced diet (but allow yourself cheat days), increase your intake of omega-2 fatty acids can keep skin-cell membranes strong, and boost your intake of water each day for hydrated skin.

Free Radicals
What exactly are free radicals? Free radicals are “unstable oxygen molecules with a single electron”. They are a result of long exposure to tobacco, and researchers believe that they pay a part in the development of skin cancer. To help lessen the effect that free radicals have on your skin, we recommend you increase your intake of vitamins C and E and maintain a healthy diet filled with vegetables and fruits rich of antioxidants.

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