Beautiful skin increases the beauty of a woman, it is god gifted but everyone can achieve it with daily care.
When it comes to caring for our skin, it’s hard to know what to believe. Our grandmothers are telling us to do one thing, while the internet is saying that we must NEVER do that thing. Many people who are prone to pimples or have oily skin gravitate toward exfoliators and cleansers that dry things out.
Well, I’m here to make it easy for you.
I’ve compiled a real list of things we’ve been doing wrong this entire time when it comes to our skincare routines, and which steps you can take to easily correct them.
1 Sleeping With Makeup On
We’re all guilty of this, but it seriously needs to stop, for the sake of our own faces! Sleeping with makeup on clogs pores, and going to bed with a dirty face will only increase bacteria buildup.
2 Using the wrong cleanser
Squeaky clean skin isn’t as good for you as it may seem. The normal pH of our skin is around 5.5. That’s why cleansers with a higher pH can cause acne, by provoking our sebaceous glands to produce more sebum than we naturally need.
3 Not using a toner
Toners are often misunderstood and most people don’t know if they should use it or how to use it. Before moisturizing and following your facial cleanser, a face toner helps to remove excess dirt, traces of oil and makeup, correct and balance the pH of your skin, and helps control acne.
In other words, a facial toner thoroughly cleans the skin and helps remove built-up surface dead skin cells. By helping to clean and close pores, it’s especially beneficial for acne-prone skin.
4 Using too many exfoliating products
We all have our beauty routine or are trying to find just the right one. But you may be using too many active products at once, tipping the scales toward irritation rather than being beneficial.
“If your skin has become sensitive, red, or flaky, chances are you’re overdoing it,” says Barron. He suggests alternating a soothing product like Paula’s Choice CLINICAL Instant Calm Advanced Redness Relief every other day with your peels, retinoids, and active serums.
5 Popping pimples
When a dermatologist drains a pimple, he or she will apply downward pressure perpendicularly to the skin’s surface, explains Gross.
But when people try to do it themselves, they usually squeeze from the side, which causes the infection to go deeper, a major backfire that can permanently enlarge pores. “However tempting it may be to pop a pimple, try to resist,” says Gross.
“If the temptation is too much, try washing your face with a clean washcloth. If the pimple is ready to ‘pop,’ this is all the pressure needed to drain it.”
6 Avoid using oils
Even if your skin is more on the oily side, you should definitely use oils to moisturize your skin. Lack of hydration leads to even more active work of our sebaceous glands, and we don’t need that. It is better to use oils with linoleic acid like organic rosehip oil, hemp seed oil, or pumpkin seed oil.
7 Not using SPF products
This one should be a given. Even when it’s overcast or cold outside, your skin is still being exposed to harsh UV rays. Protect your face (and neck!) from sun damage by applying a sunscreen with SPF each and every day before you leave the house.
8 Sleeping On A Cotton Pillowcase
Although cotton is a breathable fabric, it’s not the softest. Sleeping on a cotton pillowcase can cause rubbing, tugging, and general irritation to your skin. Switch to a silk pillowcase to prevent wrinkles and to reduce inflammation and hair frizz.
9 Not taking proper food
The adage that ‘you are what you eat’ is very true in the case of skin sensitivity but diet is too often ignored as a contributor to skin health.
A healthy and varied diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and omega 3 fatty acids is key to keep skin hydrated and provide all the vitamins and minerals it needs to perform a healthy function. Research suggests that antioxidant-rich foods have a protective effect on the skin.
Drink lots of water for good skin.
10 Sleeping With Your Hair Loose
And again, who knew that our hair could be such a big culprit in creating problem skin? If you sleep with your hair down, the oils from your hair come into contact with your face, causing bacteria buildup and even acne. Try sleeping with your hair (gently!) pulled back from your face instead.
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