Especially if you are a groom-to-be who wants to shine on the D-day and beyond, avoid these daily habits now!
Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting moments in a man’s life. But let’s be honest: between pre-wedding stress, countless functions and endless photos, no groom wants to look older than he is. While genetics do play a role in how you age, daily habits—many of which you don’t even think twice about—can simply accelerate the process.
If you’re about to walk down the aisle or just aiming to look your best for years to come, it’s time to drop these daily habits that are responsible for silently ageing you faster. Want to avoid these mistakes and instead adopt daily habits to improve your skin, health and life?
Here’s a groom’s guide to youthful longevity, only by Team Wedding Affair—because forever young should be more than just a wedding song.
Skipping Sunscreen–Even Indoors and Cloudy Days
Men, hear us out. Sunscreen is not optional. And it is also not only for when you go out in the burning hot sun. UVA and UVB rays can affect you on cloudy days as well as the days you are staying indoors. These are the number one external causes of premature ageing. Think wrinkles, dark spots, rough skin, and even dullness. Groom-to-be or not, your face is the first thing people see. So, protect it from the sun.
Fix It: Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily. Apply it 15 minutes before stepping out and reapply every 2-3 hours if you’re exposed. There are specified sunscreens for men available in the market that are especially designed for men’s skin.
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Smoking and Vaping—Your Skin Can Smell the Damage
You might think you look oh-so-cool with your sleek cigarette or classy cigar, or the trendy vape. But it is doing more harm to you than you realise. One of the worst daily habits, smoking doesn’t just wreck your lungs but also narrows blood vessels and reduces oxygen flow to your skin. That means dullness, uneven texture, and deep-set wrinkles, especially around the mouth.
Vaping, on the other hand, promotes inflammation, which ages your skin prematurely.
Fix It: Quit smoking or vaping. Period. There is no other way. Need motivation? Picture your wedding portraits in high-res. Now imagine them with fine lines, pigmentation, and tired-looking eyes.
Too Much Booze = Too Many Wrinkles
While that bachelor party might demand a few drinks, excessive alcohol is terrible for your skin. And if it is a daily habit, you have some serious thinking to do. Excessive drinking dehydrates you, depletes essential nutrients like vitamin A and C, and messes with your sleep cycle—all fast-track tickets to ageing.
Fix It: Limit alcohol drinks on social occasions, that too a maximum 1-2 drinks. And always hydrate between drinks. Coconut water or lime soda with salt does wonders for your post-party face.
Neglecting Skincare—Soap Isn’t Enough
Skincare routines are stereotyped as “girly,” right? But guess what? Groomed grooms are in. Skincare is no more a girl’s norm; it is a need of everyone regardless of sex or gender. If your skincare routine stops at washing your face with a bar of soap (or worse, nothing), you’re sabotaging your skin daily without even realising it.
Fix It: Start with three basics—cleanser, moisturiser, sunscreen. Add a retinol-based night cream a few months before the wedding. You will have the radiant glow you never knew you could have.
Not Sleeping Enough (Or Well)
This one is for the corporate buddies, four hours of sleep isn’t a flex! It’s a shortcut to dark circles, sagging skin and lacklustre vibes. Poor sleep interferes with your body’s ability to repair damaged skin and produce collagen. So no, the daily habit of sleeping late won’t help you in any way.
Fix It: Aim for 7–8 hours of quality sleep. For better sleep, keep screens away an hour before bed, avoid caffeine late in the day, and stick to a sleep schedule—even on weekends.
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Consuming Too Much Sugar and Processed Food
Indian weddings call for sweets, a lot of sweets. While consuming it occasionally does little harm, a daily habit of too much sugar and processed food can hamper your health more than you think. A diet filled with sugar and refined carbs causes glycation—a process where sugar molecules attach to collagen, breaking it down and making your skin saggy. And don’t get us started on the acne flare-ups just before the wedding!
Fix It: Cut down on sodas, white bread and packaged snacks. Practice healthy snacking—add more fruits, veggies, nuts, and omega-3-rich foods such as walnuts and salmon. Your skin will reflect what you eat.
Chronic Stress—It’s Not Just Mental
Planning a wedding is not for the weak-hearted. Dealing with vendors, balancing work, shopping for everything—it’s a recipe for stress. But chronic stress increases cortisol levels, which break down collagen and elasticity. These all result in sagging, tired skin and a dull vibe.
Fix It: Find your stress release—gym workouts, yoga, boxing, journaling, or even 10-minute meditation apps. Taking breaks in between, delegating wedding duties is not a weakness; it’s wisdom.
Skipping Exercise or Doing Only Cardio
Yes, running is great. But resistance training, strength work, and mobility exercises are what keep your posture young, muscles toned, and testosterone levels healthy. Poor muscle tone and slouching ages you faster than your actual birthday.
Fix It: Combine cardio with weight training 3–4 times a week. Add yoga or stretching to keep the body agile.
Over-Washing or Using Hot Water on Your Face
Splashing your face with hot water might feel relaxing, but it strips the skin of natural oils, leading to dryness, flakiness, and premature lines.
Fix It: Use lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser. Always follow with a moisturiser, even if you have oily skin.
Ignoring Eye Care
Your eyes are the first to show signs of ageing; signs like crow’s feet, dark circles, puffiness. Most men overlook this zone, assuming moisturiser does the trick. But it doesn’t.
Fix It: Invest in an eye cream that targets dark circles and fine lines. Use your ring finger to gently dab it around the orbital bone every night.
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Ageing is inevitable, but premature ageing is preventable and often self-inflicted. Start today, avoid these harmful daily habits and make “ageing gracefully” your reality.
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