5 skincare mistakes you are making and how to fix them
Everyone
wants a flawless skin but sometimes achieving the ideal skin can be a tough
task. Many of us don’t know the right path to the skincare which results in
more usage of the products that does not suit the skin and leads to a more
damaged and acne prone skin. Here are some common mistakes that you might be
making and ways how you can fix them and achieve the right balance between the
skin and the products.
Your skin
itself gives the signal if it is liking the product or not and all you need to
understand the signals and follow it to level up your skincare. I know breaking old patterns are difficult
but it might lead to a better skin than ever.
Are you
making the following skincare mistakes? Let’s find out and get you on the path
to a proper skincare routine.
1. Using toxic ingredients
There are
thousands of toxic ingredients that make their way into our products. Many of
which can affect your overall health, such as disrupting your hormones,
increasing your risk of certain cancers, irritating your skin, causing allergic
reactions, and more.
Some of
these include Parabens, Phthalates, Triclosan, chemical sunscreen filters, and
synthetic fragrance.
Now how to avoid these in your skincare, do check out the ingredients list on the back of any products and go for products that do not contain harmful ingredients. You can do a Google search for products that are more on the organic side. Not only with skincare even haircare products should be free from such chemicals and you will see a significant change in your skin texture.
2. Not realizing oily skin is a dehydrated skin
If you’ve
gone your entire life thinking you have oily skin, we’re about to drop a truth
bomb on you. You may actually have naturally oilier skin than some, but this
can also be a sign that you have dehydrated skin.
Here’s how
that works: When your skin is lacking moisture, it overcompensates by creating
excess oil. This gives the illusion of oily skin, but your skin is really
trying to tell you it needs more moisture. Specifically, dehydrated skin needs
more water content.
How to fix this skincare mistake: Don’t be afraid of hydrating products and ingredients. Give facial oils a chance! You can’t go wrong with a classic Hyaluronic Acid serum or moisturizer to really pump some moisture into thirsty skin.
3. Skipping
your sunscreen
There are
many common skincare mistakes surrounding SPF. Here are some of the myths about
sunscreen:
· Relying only
on skincare and makeup containing SPF
· Thinking you
only need sunscreen in the summer and spring
· Foregoing
sunscreen altogether
· Forgetting
to apply sunscreen on your entire body
· Using
chemical sunscreen filters instead of mineral sunscreen
A lot of
sunscreens leave a white cast on the face, so it’s easy to want to skip this
crucial step in a proper skincare routine. However, some professionals argue
that SPF is the most important skincare skip, so skipping out on sunscreen is
highly discouraged.
According to
the American Academy of Dermatology, you should apply sunscreen every day that
you will be outside. Even on days where the sun isn’t shining, the harmful rays
can reflect off snow, sand, and water.
When
choosing a sunscreen, opt for mineral sunscreens. Studies have confirmed the
health risks of chemical sunscreens, so avoid ingredients like oxybenzone,
avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, and ooctinoxate.
Never leave your house without sunscreen and always use a sunscreen of 30SPF or above and see a huge difference in long term.
4. Not
moisturizing immediately after cleaning
Whether you wash your face in the
shower or at your sink, you may know the feeling of dry, itchy skin after
cleansing. Hot water and harsh cleansers can exacerbate this feeling, but it’s
natural to experience dryness after a shower or cleanse.
Hot showers
can actually damage the skin. Cleansing with hot water can lead to excessively
dry skin, irritation, and itchiness.
This is
where the timing of moisturizing after a shower comes into play. Forgetting to
moisturize right away increases the skin's susceptibility to further dryness
and dehydration. Skin may also feel uncomfortably tight after a shower, which
can lead to more irritation.
Moisturizing
immediately after cleansing prevents further damage, dryness, irritation, and
itchiness.
moisturizing immediately after you shower or wash your face. the importance of applying a cream to your face and body to trap moisture into the skin.
5. Not removing makeup before going to bed
I cannot emphasis much on this as it is really crucial to remove makeup from your face before going to bed as to let your skin breathe. Never sleep with your makeup on this can lead to an acne prone skin and damage the upper layers of skin.
Clean your face before going to bed and let your skin breathe to make it ready for the next morning.
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