Whilst lifestyle factors such as smoking are well-known contributors to skin damage, there are also a number of other surprising factors that can have a negative impact on the health and appearance of our skin. Here we take a quick look at some of these hidden dangers that can affect our skin.

Sleeping with your makeup on

We can all admit to having fallen asleep with our makeup on at some point, for a variety of different reasons. Whilst this might seem relatively harmless, it’s important you don’t let this become a regular occurrence. Makeup can clog your pores and leaving it on overnight can lead to the development of skin problems such as acne.

Caffeine

Caffeine is a mild diuretic and as such can cause your skin to dry out when consumed in high quantities. Whilst there’s no harm in having the odd cup of coffee, caffeine is also contained in a large number of other products, so it can be worth keeping an eye on your caffeine intake.

Frowning

Frowning can really leave its mark on your skin and can lead to the development of frown lines, which are fine wrinkles that tend to appear between your eyebrows. It is thought that these develop due to small muscle contractions triggered when we frown. Remember; it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile.

 Eating too much sugar

Interestingly, according to an article in the Huffington Post sugar is just as bad for your skin as it is for your waistline. When we consume sugar this raises the insulin levels in our bodies. Foods high in sugar cause our insulin levels to spike, setting off a chain of events that can result in the production of enzymes that break down important proteins found in our skin, such as collagen, leading to problems such as wrinkles.

 Given the surprising number of factors that can cause damage to your skin and contribute to skin aging, it is vital to take care of your skin to keep it looking at its best. If you’re looking for a skin clinic in Birmingham then here at Fiona Clossick Facial Aesthetics we are skincare experts and can offer a variety of treatments to leave your skin feeling fabulous. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our friendly team will be happy to help you with your enquiries.