When it comes to taking care of our physical appearances, there are plenty of ways that we work to stay youthful for as long as possible. Whether that includes going to the gym, applying moisturizer each night or being thorough with makeup removal, we all have ways of keeping our skin as healthy as we can.

But what you might not know is that there are plenty of regular habits we all have that could be causing you to age prematurely. Even seemingly innocent things could be taking a toll on you physically.

Here are a few missteps to avoid:

• Eating too many sweets: You don’t have to give up dessert entirely, but you should cut back on the amount of sugar that you consume each day. This is because sugar molecules will attach to your cells, which often result in dark circles under the eyes, puffiness and an increase of wrinkles.
• Multitasking: While you might want to get as much done at once as you can, you will be creating stress for yourself that will manifest physically. When you are at work or running errands, don’t take on too much at once, as you will notice wrinkles form quicker than they would otherwise.
• Sleeping too little: Getting enough rest each night is essential for skin that is healthy and youthful. Make sure that you set a bedtime that is early enough for you to get at least seven hours of sleep each night.

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