We all know that heavy drinking, smoking and unhealthy diet can lead to premature skin ageing. Many might not be aware of it, but excessive use of smartphones or electronic gadgets has also been linked to premature skin ageing.

This might come as a shock to you that sitting for a long time at a single place can trigger premature ageing. According to reports, spending time being sedentary causes changes in the DNA which is linked to accelerating of the ageing process. If you are using skin lightening products, then you need to stop doing so as the risk of suffering from premature ageing is high because it contains hydroquinone or mercury. These products in the long run can react with ultraviolet rays and re- oxidise, causing more pigmentation and premature ageing.

Also, people who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) might be at a higher risk of accelerating ageing due to the systematic effecta of trauma after a traumatic incident. Smart phones are also linked with early skin ageing. Too much usage of smartphones day and night increases the chance that you may suffer from 'smartphone face' as continuous staring at phone shortens neck muscles and increases the pull on the skin.