Are you one of those who continuously do skincare like crazy and hoping to achieve an Insta-worthy glow? Let me tell you one thing even best intentions can be reversed if we are making some common skincare mistakes. We think that we are doing well but sometimes instead of getting a radiant glow, we end up with redness, scars, or dryness. Why? I know that skincare is tricky and it’s challenging to know what’s right or what’s wrong. So it’s easy for you to make mistakes especially when you are a beginner. Don’t worry my readers, I am here to spill the tea on these mistakes that you often make. We’ve compiled a list most common Skincare blunders to save time and free you from frustration.
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Rubbing With Pressure
Rubbing skin care products with too much force can cause unnecessary pressure and stretching to your skin. Because of extra pressure the collagen present in your skin can crash and wrinkles are starting to appear in your face. Instead of rubbing the product forcefully, gently tap or pat the product which deeply penetrates your skin. Although it took a little bit of time but is worth it for your healthy skin.
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Washing With Hot Water
The most common mistake in a skincare routine is washing your face with extremely hot water. It can damage your skin and make it dry. It will cause the sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum and that will lead to more acne or breakouts. So acne people! It is highly recommended that you wash your face with tap water or lukewarm water. It will help to remove all impurities from your skin.
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Washing Too Much
How many times should I wash my face? It’s the most frequently asked question. And the answer is once or twice a day. It’s effective if you wash your face before bedtime, it will clean up all dirt, oil, makeup, and pollution from your skin. You can also wash your face in the morning if necessary. But washing too much can remove the acid mantle which is a layer of sweat and oil and act as a protective barrier to our skin.
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Frequently Touching Your Face
Do you know what will happen when you constantly touch your face? It will transfer any impurities and germs into your facial skin. Also, oil can pass through from one part to another by touching your face thoroughly which leads to infections. So the best strategy is to mindfully create a habit of not touching your face and keep your hands distracted by making them busy all day. Read some informative blogs to distract your hands.
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Scrubbing Like A Sailor Or Not At All
One of the common mistakes we are often making is using scrubs as a face wash. No, it’s not a face wash! face scrubs are to exfoliate your skin. Yeah, exfoliation indeed helps to get rid of dead skin, but too much scrubbing can be a disaster and less scrubbing can clog your pores. It is sensible to exfoliate according to the needs of your skin. Depending on your skin type use gentle scrubs or chemical exfoliants.
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Not Wearing An SPF Sunscreen
What happens if you are not wearing SPF sunscreen regularly? It causes aging, dark spots, and the breakdown of collagen which you don’t want. Your skin is exposed every day to the sun which emits harmful UV rays even on cloudy days. Don’t get fooled yourself that if you are sitting in a car or by the window you will save your skin with these hazardous rays. So apply SPF sunscreen every single day. It’s more like a snooze screen, am I right?
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Ignoring Your Neck
It is necessary to understand that your face is not the only place that ages. Don’t forget to extend your routine to your neck. If you ignore your neck then you will see the difference between your face and neck and it will make you awkward in the crowd. So do the same as you are doing to your face, Cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen and make a more even-toned look.
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Neglecting Pillow Covers Hygiene
You have to change your pillow cover regularly to avoid skin allergies and infections. Dirty pillow covers can accumulate dead skin cells, sweat of other people, oil, or even dirt on the surface. It is essential to change your pillow covers at least twice or thrice a week to protect your facial skin. There is a secret tip that I’ll tell you! Wash your covers with hot water to disinfect them.
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Sanitizing Your Glasses Or Phones
Just pick up your glasses and wear them, No wait a minute! They have an excess amount of germs, bacteria, and even dirt. Always sanitize or clean them with a damp cloth to avoid acne or bacterial infections. Always put your glasses into the case. Don’t forget to sanitize your mobile phones too because we do take them everywhere right? So sanitize, sanitize, sanitize.
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Not Having Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an essential part of any kind of skincare routine. It’s a multitasker as they are doing a lot of different tasks at one time. They decrease pigmentation, brighten up your skin, stimulate collagen, or act as antioxidants. All these things are here to make your skin feel better over time. That’s why it is so important to add a separate step of applying Vitamin C into your daily routine.
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Using A Common Towel
Avoid sharing towels with anyone or using others. It will transfer microbes to your facial skin and cause skin infections. One amazing thing that the pandemic has taught us about hygiene is not to share your towels and napkins with others. So make sure to have your personal towel for your skin and body. It’s always good to wash your towels, especially in hot water every day or at least every alternate day.
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Applying Products In Downward
Whatever product you are applying to your skin, never use it in a downward motion. Whether you’re cleansing, scrubbing, or even moisturizing, don’t make such mistakes. It will give you saggy skin and increase wrinkles before age. It will loosen your facial skin which makes your face dull and patchy. Do you want that face? So always apply the product in an upward or circular motion.
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Neglecting Moisturizers
If you feel that you have oily skin because of extra oil, that’s not true. The excessive oil that is continuously coming from your skin is because you are not applying your moisturizer regularly. It is essential for all skin types like oily, dry, sensitive, or combination. It protects our skin barrier and reduces dryness, flaking, itching, or irritation. So apply moisturizer on your damp skin and make sure not to moisturize at night. Apply cream 1-2 hours before bed.
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Rushing Through Face Washing
If you are not washing your face properly then what happened? Not only will your skin look dull and dry but also lead to clog pores and sometimes infections. Washing your face properly at least twice a day is really important. Even just washing or splashing with normal water maintains the freshness of your skin. But if you have oily skin you may need to use herbal soaps or cleanser to wash it thoroughly.
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Using Wrong Products
Usually every skin care product has a label to provide information about ingredients and chemical components. But if you are skipping this part it may cause serious side effects. Oily skin doesn’t need any heavy creams and dry skin hates harsh components. You must figure out your skin type and choose the products according to it. If you are not sure then ask your dermatologist or esthetician.
Conclusion
Your skin is the largest organ of your body which protects and also defends the rest of the body parts. So you have to take very good care of your skin. Remember one thing, do not feel stressed, skincare can be fun if you do it in the right way. Don’t experiment with your skin, never shy to ask for help from the experts.
So there you have it, some common skin care mistakes and their solutions. Now go ahead, and conquer your mildly natural skincare routine.