Ways to Reduce Stress & Prevent Eye Wrinkles: Part 2
The three biggest causes of premature eye wrinkles, dark circles, and puffy eyes are sun damage, smoking and chronic stress. These factors accelerate the aging process, making you look older than you really are. Who wants that?!
As I discussed in my previous post, chronic stress can damage the skin and cause eye wrinkles and frown lines, which is why U.S. presidents seem to age twice as quickly in office. For the best eye wrinkle prevention, make an effort to reduce your stress, as well as adhere to an anti aging skin care regimen consisting of a gentle face cleanser, an effective anti eye wrinkle cream and moisturizer with sunscreen.
Here are a few of my favorite ways to reduce stress:
Garden - Whether you have a large garden or a small windowsill planter, getting your hands dirty and growing something is a great way to clear your mind. Don’t have a green thumb? Buy yourself a beautiful flower, and place it where you can enjoy it throughout the day.
Play with your pets - If you have a pet, spend some time playing with it each day. It’s hard to stay stressed when see a dog’s happy, carefree face or hear a cat’s adoring purr.
Take a hot bath - Grab a good book and a mug of hot chamomile tea and relax in the tub for a while. If necessary, stick a note on the door saying “Do Not Disturb.”
Listen to music - After a hectic day at work, I’ll often listen to classical music in the car, and it calms me down by the time I get home.
Do something different - Even if it’s just taking a different route to work, sometimes we just need a change.
Simplify everything you can - It’s ok to make things easier on yourself. Accept that you can’t do it all or control everything, and ask for help when needed.
Just think, the less stressed you are, the less eye wrinkles you’ll have!
What are your favorite ways to reduce stress?
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