Five skin habits to unlearn
Some skincare techniques that people think are helping them actually do
more harm than good. We list five common habits that you need to unlearn
immediately.
1 Picking at your face: Whether it is out of nerves or simply trying to make a blemish go away faster, picking at a pimple will make it worse in the end. A blemish only lasts for five-seven days, but the dark scar from messing with it can make it linger for months. Leave the blemish alone and conceal the bump with make-up.
2 Using the same products year-round: Without a doubt, skin has different needs during different seasons. In the spring, use deep-pore cleansing and exfoliating products to revive your skin from the winter dryness. In the summer, the focus should be on protecting it from the sun with sunscreen and antioxidants. Products should be lightweight in spring and summer since there is more humidity in the air and your summer skincare routine should have less exfoliation since more time is spent outdoors.
3 Tugging at the skin around the eye area: The area around your eyes has the thinnest skin on the face, and it’s the first to show signs of ageing. Pulling on the skin while putting in contact lenses, applying eyeliner, or rubbing aggressively to remove stubborn eye make-up can unnecessarily create wear and tear on the collagen and elasticity fibres. This can cause visible lines and wrinkles. Also, always apply eye cream with the ring finger in a gentle and patting motion.
4 Not washing your face in the morning: When sleeping, skin is in repair mode and it secretes sebum, which can prevent your morning products from working optimally. Additionally, you’ll be layering your day products on top of your night-time products like masks or retinols, so they won’t penetrate the skin as easily. Cleansing in the shower will give your skin a clean slate to allow your daytime serum and sunscreen to absorb better.
1 Picking at your face: Whether it is out of nerves or simply trying to make a blemish go away faster, picking at a pimple will make it worse in the end. A blemish only lasts for five-seven days, but the dark scar from messing with it can make it linger for months. Leave the blemish alone and conceal the bump with make-up.
2 Using the same products year-round: Without a doubt, skin has different needs during different seasons. In the spring, use deep-pore cleansing and exfoliating products to revive your skin from the winter dryness. In the summer, the focus should be on protecting it from the sun with sunscreen and antioxidants. Products should be lightweight in spring and summer since there is more humidity in the air and your summer skincare routine should have less exfoliation since more time is spent outdoors.
3 Tugging at the skin around the eye area: The area around your eyes has the thinnest skin on the face, and it’s the first to show signs of ageing. Pulling on the skin while putting in contact lenses, applying eyeliner, or rubbing aggressively to remove stubborn eye make-up can unnecessarily create wear and tear on the collagen and elasticity fibres. This can cause visible lines and wrinkles. Also, always apply eye cream with the ring finger in a gentle and patting motion.
4 Not washing your face in the morning: When sleeping, skin is in repair mode and it secretes sebum, which can prevent your morning products from working optimally. Additionally, you’ll be layering your day products on top of your night-time products like masks or retinols, so they won’t penetrate the skin as easily. Cleansing in the shower will give your skin a clean slate to allow your daytime serum and sunscreen to absorb better.
5 Misting, not wiping, your skin when using toner: While misting
or spraying toner on the skin may be convenient, it is important to use a
wiping motion while applying it. Toners are designed to remove cleanser
residue, salts, chlorides, and chemicals from tap water that may
dehydrate the skin. When you mist the toner, you are diluting these
chemicals. Always use an alcohol-free toner and wipe it with a cotton
cloth.
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