Do you have a "tired face"? These habits could be affecting your appearance

Waking up with puffy eyes, sagging features, and dull skin, often described as a "tired face," is not solely attributable to age, according to aesthetic medicine specialist Mirel Aguirre. She explains that this appearance results from a combination of biological, hormonal, muscular, emotional factors, and daily habits that silently alter the face over time.

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There are biological, hormonal, muscular, emotional factors and also daily habits that end up modifying the face.

Aguirre highlights that sleeping posture significantly impacts facial aging. Sleeping on one's side creates constant pressure and friction between the skin and the pillow, which can modify facial muscles and promote sagging. "When the face spends hours pressed against the pillow, lines begin to form and certain structures change. Some people develop nasolabial folds or sagging under the jawline faster because of this," she noted.

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When the face spends hours pressed against the pillow, lines begin to form and certain structures change. There are people who develop the nasolabial fold or sagging under the jawline faster precisely because of this.

The specialist recommends using silk or soft cotton pillowcases to reduce friction and improve skin breathability during sleep. Furthermore, chronic stress and anxiety visibly affect the face, often causing unconscious tension in facial muscles. "Emotions are always reflected in the face," Aguirre stated. "A depressed or very stressed person tends to tense certain facial areas without realizing it. The corners of the mouth droop, the eyes look smaller, and the brow remains constantly furrowed."

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Emotions are always reflected in the face. A depressed or very stressed person tends to tense certain facial areas without realizing it. The corners of the mouth droop, the eyes look smaller, and the brow remains constantly furrowed.

Prolonged phone usage also contributes to a tired facial appearance. Constantly looking down creates pressure on the jaw, potentially leading to early double chins and facial sagging. Aguirre observes, "We are already seeing patients aged 20 or 25 with very pronounced double chins due to repetitive cell phone posture." Dehydration is another significant factor, as insufficient water intake can diminish skin luminosity, cause irritation, and lead to a more inflamed or dull complexion.

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We are already seeing patients aged 20 or 25 with very pronounced double chins due to repetitive cell phone posture.