Imagine you wake up one day and see in the mirror that your skin is flaky and dry. You would feel bad and want to correct it. To invest in a skincare routine that would give you youthful and glowing skin, you need to let go of harmful habits. Skincare does not have to be complicated, it is a chance to pamper yourself, relax, and take care of your skin. In the long run, your skin would thank you for this.
The key is to avoid the following common mistakes and find a routine that works for you:
- Use sunscreen daily
Stop skipping sunscreen as it is the key to preventing premature ageing. It does not only protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but it also prevents wrinkles and age spots. So, if you want to look young and vibrant, remember to apply sunscreen every day.
- Sleeping with makeup
There would be nights when we’re too tired to take off our makeup before bed. However, sleeping in makeup is wrong if you want to maintain youthful skin. When you sleep with makeup on overnight, it clogs your pores and prevents your skin from breathing. This results to breakouts, dullness, and premature ageing.
- Over-exfoliating
Exfoliating is an important part of any skincare routine, but don’t overdo it. If you exfoliate too often or use products that are too harsh, you can damage your skin’s natural layer and cause premature ageing. Use gentle exfoliants and only exfoliate once or twice a week.
- Leaving out moisturising
Moisturising is important in keeping your skin hydrated and preventing wrinkles. If you are not moisturising enough, you are doing your skin more harm than good. Apply enough moisturizer to your face and neck every day, no matter the climate.
- Applying many products
It is easy to fall for the latest skincare trends and want to try every new product that is selling fast. Using many products on your skin is dangerous. When you overload your skin with too many ingredients leads to irritation, breakouts, and premature ageing. Having a simple skincare routine with a few key products would work for your skin type.
- Poor sleeping habit
Sleep is important for our overall health and for maintaining youthful skin. Poor sleeping habits produce more cortisol, a stress hormone that can break down collagen and elastin. This eventually leads to wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. So, ensure you get enough sleep.
- Ignoring your necks and hands
Most times, people only concentrate on their faces neglecting their necks and hands. The neck and hands are also prone to premature ageing so need tender loving care. So ensure you are applying sunscreen and moisturiser to these areas as well, and remember to exfoliate them occasionally.