The skin is the largest organ of the human body and needs to be taken care of. Understanding the right skin care routine for your body is just as important as knowing how to use it.
To avoid sabotaging your chances of getting glowing skin, here are some skin care habits you should stop practicing.
- You don’t know your skin type
It is important to know your skin type in order to know how to take care of it.
Your skin type can affect how the products work. Using the wrong products can cause breakouts and skin redness.
Each person’s skin is unique depending on its oiliness, sensitivity and hydration.
There are basically 5 skin types; dry, oily, normal, combination and sensitive skin. It is also good find out your skin type and create a skincare routine around it.
- He doesn’t wash his face before bed
After a long and tiring day, you want to immediately get into bed when you get home, that’s understandable. But remember, it’s not good for your skin – especially if you’re wearing makeup.
When you wear makeup overnight, it penetrates the sub-layer of the dermis and clogs your pores.
According to Anne Wetterdermatologist, “makeup-clogged pores prevent your skin from rehydrating and protecting itself from oxidative stress.”
Also, avoid using antiseptic soaps when trying to wash your face. Several studies these soaps have been shown to destroy healthy bacteria in the body and make the skin more susceptible to infection.
Therefore, it is advisable to use a gentle facial cleanser that suits your skin type.
Touching pimples seems very tempting and satisfying, but you have to avoid it.
Popping your pimples will only make acne worse by spreading bacteria that will cause skin irritation and inflammation.
So if this is your habit, break it by keeping your hands busy with something else or using pimple patches.
Exfoliation is a great way to remove dead skin cells and smooth the skin so it is more receptive to skin care ingredients.
However, it can cause skin damage if done hard and too often.
According to Caren Campbell, a board-certified dermatologist, excessive exfoliation can cause tiny cracks in the skin and can disrupt the skin’s normal barrier.
Exfoliation is still important, but should be done in moderation. Exfoliate two to three times a week with a chemical exfoliant.
Remember to always choose a scrub that suits your skin type.
You need sunscreen every day, even on days when it’s raining or cloudy or indoors.
Skipping sunscreen will only expose you to skin aging and skin cancer. The study also showed that harmful UV rays damage collagen and connective tissue in the skin.
Daily application of sunscreen will help reduce the risk of skin cancer, reduce skin damage and overall improve your skin.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also recommends using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 or higher. She adds that you should reapply when you’re out in the sun for more than 2 hours.
- You are not consistent in your skin care routine
The key to healthy, youthful looking skin is consistency. If you want to achieve great results with your skin care, you need to be intentional and consistent.
You also shouldn’t slack off on your routine once you’ve achieved results, as many skin care ingredients require consistent use over time for results to stick.
However, do not forget that your regular eating habits and lifestyle affect your skin. So just pay attention to a healthy lifestyle.
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