Any skin care expert will tell you that proper TLC is THE number one way to achieve clear, blemish- and bump-free skin. Yes, there are plenty of products out there, formulas that have been concocted to help with every skin problem under the sun — from acne and scarring to redness and hyperpigmentation. But did you know that a lot of times, the secret to keeping your complexion bright, beautiful, and blemish free actually lays in what not to do to your skin? Yep, bad habits can be the culprit for a lot more of those skin issues than you may realize. Here are some of the ways you might be harming your skin… without even realizing it.
Bad Skin Habit: Sunbathing… without SPF
How many times have you been told to wear sunscreen but you either shrug the idea away or say to yourself -“Sunscreen wey no fit work for naija sun” I was once like that until I realized that I might as well wear a sign that says ‘Bienvenue Cancer‘. Excess sun exposure without protection can lead to fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and dark spots.
So if you want to avoid looking older than you are, put on your SPF everyday, no matter the weather and your skin will thank you
Bad Skin Habit: Washing or exfoliating your face too much
Yes, there is such a thing as being too squeaky clean. Have you ever washed your face several times in one day or over exfoliate in a week and noticed that it only appears more greasy and feels less “clean?” Washing your face is imperative, but cleansing too often strips your skin of its natural oils, which then encourages your skin to produce even more oil in response.
Overdoing it can lead to redness and irritation because the ingredients in your products are acids, and can irritate when they’re used too often.
In other words, stick to cleansing twice a day — once in the morning and once at night — and exfoliating 2 or 3 times a week.
Bad Skin Habit: Sleeping in your makeup
“Sleeping in makeup can also cause clogged pores, breakouts, irritation and rough skin texture. Most critically, it leads to premature signs of aging and bacterial buildup,” explains Dr. Schlessinger. “The makeup, oil and environmental pollutants that gather on your skin all day seep into your pores, causing breakouts and speeding up the aging process.”
Bad Skin Habit: Removing your makeup too forcefully
Be warned: The skin around your eyes is thin, delicate and prone to dryness. Tugging at any skin, but especially your under-eye area, can spread infection to your eye and can also cause fine lines and wrinkles to form prematurely.
I use coconut oil, face wipes, a cleansing soap and warm water
Bad Skin Habit: Constantly touching or picking at your face
Squeezing these blemishes with your own two fingers often spreads the bacteria and leads to infection, as well as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — those stubborn dark marks that drive you crazy. Instead, try your best to release the sebum naturally with a quality cleanser and a pimple popper
Bad Skin Habit: Not getting enough sleep
Snooze time is important — not just for your energy level, but also for your overall health. Not getting enough shut-eye affects your entire body, including your skin, which goes through its natural repair cycle at night. Ideally, adults should be getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night, according to the National Sleep Foundation. To do this, maintain a consistent bedtime so your body becomes used to winding down at the same time.
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