With old age comes wrinkles and pesky facial lines on the face, wrinkles are commonly caused by excessive exposure to sun, smoking, dehydration, pollutants and also aging. However, some females develop wrinkles at a very young age, obviously not a result of old age but some wrinkle-inducing habits. Steering clear of these habits can help keep your skin looking younger and free of creases and wrinkles.

Over-exfoliating

Exfoliating the skin gets rid of dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt on the skin in order to restore a healthy glow and youthfulness to the skin. However, incessant exfoliating of the skin strips it clean of all natural oils, gets the skin irritated and inflamed, it also speeds up aging causing the skin to lose its elasticity over time.

Repetitive facial expressions

Certain facial expressions you might be fond of like pouting, frowning, squinting as well as screwing up your face tends to overwork the facial muscles unnecessarily, makes them lose their flexibility and thus results in facial lines and wrinkles on the skin. Also, avoid pulling and stretching your skin while applying makeup or cleansing your face.

Tummy and side sleeping

A good night's sleep is good for our overall health. In fact, a healthy night rest improves our facial appearance. However, certain sleep positions could add lines to your face, sleeping on or side or face down causes wrinkles as it adds more pressure on the collagen and elastin fibers on your skin. To prevent this facial lines, invest in a satin pillowcase and bedspread or sleep on your back