Although we all now accept that our skin will age over time, unfortunately this can start to show in our twenties. Most of these physical changes are harmless, but they can make us uncomfortable and even affect our self-confidence. By recognizing premature skin aging instead of running away from the problem, we can change our habits that cause it and bring our skin back to the age it should be. So, without wasting any more time, let’s take a look at the signs of premature skin aging
Small bumps appear around your eyes
These small white bumps are called milia and they usually appear around the nose and cheeks. Milia develop when your skin starts to lose its ability to exfoliate. Also, overuse of products such as steroid creams can cause our skin to age faster and cause milia.
Your lips started to thin
The reason why full lips are always in fashion may be that big lips make a person look younger. Because as we age, our lips become thinner. This is due to the decrease in collagen in the lips. If you notice that your lips start to thin in your twenties, it probably means that your skin is aging faster than normal. In addition to collagen reduction, dehydration, frequent use of straws, excessive sun exposure and vitamin C deficiency can also cause your skin to age prematurely and your lips to thin.
Your skin bruises very easily
If you suddenly notice bruises appearing on your body, your skin may be aging faster than you think. Because as we age, our skin becomes thinner, more prone to bruising and the healing of wounds slows down. You can prevent this by moisturizing your skin frequently.
Skin lost its elasticity
As we age, the skin loses its elasticity and starts to sag. However, if you encounter this situation in your twenties, there may be environmental reasons for this. Prolonged exposure to the sun without sunscreen is one of the most important reasons for this. The sun damages our skin and breaks down the elastin that allows our skin to stretch and return to its normal position. People who go to the solarium frequently are particularly at risk.
Your eyelids have started to droop
If your eyelids have started to droop, you are probably rubbing your eyes too much. The condition of drooping eyelids, also known as ptosis, can be caused by rubbing your eyes, but it can also be due to frequent use of hard contact lenses or a recent eye surgery.
The shape of the tip of the nose has changed
The shape of our nose changes naturally in our forties. However, unfortunately, aging of the skin due to the harmful effects of the sun can cause this to happen earlier.
Red moles appear on your face
These red moles are also known as cherry angiomas and are usually found in people over the age of 30, with an increased incidence in people over the age of 40. Although these red spots are not harmful, you may need to resort to options such as cryosurgery and laser to remove them.
Your eyes are constantly swollen
We have come to the end of the list of signs of premature aging of the skin. Eye puffiness that starts in our twenties is often ignored because it is considered a normal occurrence. However, this can also be a sign that your skin is aging prematurely. Apart from insomnia, another cause of puffy eyes is the accumulation of fluid around the eyes. To eliminate this, you can reduce salty foods that cause the skin to retain water.
