Working indoors all day in an office may not be most people's idea of
fun, but on top of that it could possibly make you ugly as well! Combat
this early!
Working indoors all day in an office may not be most people’s idea of
fun, but on top of that it could possibly be making you ugly! Many
contributing factors of the typical office environment have a
detrimental effect not only on the way we feel but also on the way we
look. Taking steps early on to combat these issues can result in you
feeling and looking a whole lot better.
Vitamin D
Vitamin
D is essential for healthy skin, but chances are if you work indoors
you are not getting enough of it. Try taking supplements, or invest in a
vitamin D desk lamp. Not only will this help your skin stay looking
fresh, but it also significantly helps with other health issues such as
SAD (seasonal affective disorder) and other mood-related disorders
associated with not getting enough natural light.
Wrinkles
Many
aspects of staring at a computer screen all day cause premature ageing
in the form of wrinkles. Whether it’s frown lines caused by squinting or
the beginnings of a ‘turkey neck’ due to holding your head in an
unnatural position to read documents all day, office workers are subject
to the early onset of wrinkles. This can be combated by performing
regular neck and facial exercises throughout the day to prevent muscles
from shortening.
Poor Posture
Sitting in
office chairs all day can result in poor posture, with hunched shoulders
and curvature of the spine being the main offenders. Consider getting
an ergonomics expert to come and give yourself and your co-workers a
talk about how to sit correctly to avoid these issues as well as
potential long term health risks to your back. If this is not possible,
look up correct sitting posture tips on the internet and try to train
yourself to sit correctly at all times.
Stress Rash
We
all know stress is bad, but did you also know that it can manifest
itself as a skin complaint? Some workers in highly stressful jobs report
the appearance of skin rashes or dry, flaky patches similar to eczema.
Using a good quality skin cream and practicing some relaxation
techniques such as meditation can help to prevent this from happening.
Weight Gain
Sitting
down all day makes it all too easy to add a few unwanted pounds,
especially when you hit the vending machine whenever you need a boost.
Try to take regular exercise, both within the workplace to ease tired
muscles and outside of working hours. Bring your own lunch to work and
supplement it with a range of healthy snacks to keep hunger at bay
without heading to the vending machine for crisps or chocolate.
Dry Skin
As
well as stress rash, working long hours in an air-conditioned building
can lead to dry skin. Keep hand lotion at your desk and stay well
hydrated throughout the day by drinking plenty of water and avoiding
caffeinated beverages. This will go a long way towards keeping your skin moisturized.
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