Top 3 Healthy Habits to Prevent Wrinkles
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rinkles have a reputation for creeping up on us when we least expect, but it’s never too late to start preventing future wrinkles. Here are the top 3 healthy habits to prevent wrinkles from our local skin experts at Atlantic Shore Dermatology, a Forefront Dermatology practice.
rays can get through the clouds. According to board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Ashley Cavalier, “By taking minimal actions like wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher, wearing a hat with a wide brim and sticking to shaded areas, you can drastically reduce the damage the sun is doing to your skin, and in turn decrease the rate at which your skin will age.”
1. Rain or shine, summer or winter, put on the sunscreen and shade your face.
2. Watch your sugar and carb intake.
Reminders about the importance of sunscreen may sound like a broken record, but honestly the sun and its UV rays are the number one reason your skin may be aging faster than it should be. No matter whether it’s snowing, raining, or blazing heat, those pesky UV
If you have a sweet tooth or love pasta night, our skin specialists have bad news for you. Sugar and refined carbohydrates cause transient elevation of blood sugar levels. These “sugar spikes” can damage and tangle your collagen by causing glycation and cross linking
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Rachel Hawkins Duncan, PA-C; Lindsey Gross Jones, PA-C; Ashley Cavalier, M.D.; Hannah Davis, NP-C
of the collagen fibers in your dermis, the deep layer of your skin. This weakening of the collagen support structure leads to less pliable skin, sagging and wrinkles. Try to choose healthier options as much as possible. Curb your cravings by drinking more water and eating foods high in antioxidants such as blueberries, cranberries, grapes, and spinach.
3.Get your beauty sleep. “The phrase ‘beauty sleep’ was coined for a reason,” noted Dr. Cavalier. “Sleep allows your body a chance to heal and repair. It’s also the time when your skin cells produce most of your collagen. Your sleep positions can also affect the potential for wrinkles. By sleeping on your face, the repeated
