Posted Monday, September 19, 2011 by Jenny Paradise - Beauty,

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Age-old habits may be aging your glowing complexion. Check out our tips for rejuvenating your skin!

It’s no secret that smoking, overexposure to the sun and loading up on sweets and fatty foods can wreak havoc on your precious complexion — but what other age-old habits are prematurely aging your skin?

Makeup Mishaps

Scrubbing your face at the end of the day is a crucial part of any healthy skin care regimen — built-up oil, dirt and grime will cause skin to become irritated and broken out. Being heavy-handed with cosmetics is also a beauty faux pas. Caking on face products clogs your pores, leading to acne, requiring even more foundation, cover-up and powder. Break the cycle by washing daily and switching to an all-natural mineral makeup that will give you ample coverage while protecting your skin from impurities, sun damage and environmental damage.

Revitalizing Tired Skin

Sleep deprivation and stress manifest themselves in the form of wrinkles, under eye circles, and a dull, discolored complexion. Getting at least 8 hours of shut-eye allows skin cells to repair daily damage, keeping your complexion looking fresh and moisturized. Healthy outlets for stress such as exercise, writing, and reading will relax you and make it easier to catch up on Zs after a long day a work.

Say Yes to (Some) Fat

Passing on artery-clogging dishes full of saturated and trans fats is good for your waistline and your glowing skin. However, purging foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids from your diet — such as flax seed, fish and nuts — deprives your skin of the anti-aging properties found in this so-called miracle fat.

Make Time for Friends

Confiding in your closest gal pals over a bottle of red wine or sharing a laugh during a power-walk around the neighborhood is a proven way of releasing the stress and tension that attack your skin. Prevent health problems and their complexion-damaging side effects by making time to loosen up with your college crew.