12 Surprising Habits That Make You Look Older—And How to Reverse Them Naturally

Your hands often reveal your age faster than your face. Dryness, sunspots, and brittle nails can all contribute to an older appearance.

How to fix it:
Use hand cream with SPF daily. Exfoliate once a week and keep nails clean and trimmed. Wear gloves when cleaning or gardening to protect your skin and nails from damage.

7. Not Getting Enough Sleep
Lack of quality sleep shows up quickly—think dull skin, puffy eyes, and low energy.

How to fix it:
Create a relaxing bedtime routine. Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep per night. Dim the lights, put away screens an hour before bed, and try herbal teas or soft music to wind down.

8. Skipping Sunscreen
Even if you don’t spend hours outside, UV exposure from everyday errands or even cloudy days contributes to wrinkles, sun spots, and skin thinning.

How to fix it:
Use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every single day—especially on your face, neck, and hands. Look for moisturizers with built-in SPF for extra ease.

9. Tension in the Face