Unusual Suspects: Hidden Skin Agers

Here are 3 things that most of us do that age our skin!

1. The Luffa: sloughs off dead skin but can also accelerate aging by increasing skin turnover and decreasing skin elasticity. Instead try a washcloth with a moisturizing skin wash to keep skin soft, supple and young looking
2. Your Pillow?! Did you know sleeping on your side with your face pressed against your pillow creates vertical face wrinkles? Instead sleep on your back with a neck pillow for support or, at the very least try a satin pillow case to reduce wrinkling while you sleep.
3. Antibacterial Soap: strips the skin of oil and increases aging of the skin on your hands. Since hands often show the first signs of aging this is one area we want to protect. Use moisturizing soap and wear gloves when washing dishes or using any household cleaning products.