You all know how much I absolutely love makeup. But before even thinking about putting it on, I make sure my skin is healthy. You may think you have a beauty ritual that works and treats your skin well. But there are some common mistakes many of us make without even realizing it when it comes to skin care. Before going through your daily skin care regimen, read the list below and see if you’re committing any of these common beauty blunders.
8 Common Skin Care Mistakes to Avoid
- Not using eye cream – Protecting the delicate eye area is crucial. Using an eye cream or eye balm is an absolute necessity to your daily beauty ritual.
- Not using moisturizer – Even if you have oily skin, your skin still needs some form of moisturizer. You just need to find the right kind. Don’t avoid it altogether. It’ll only make your skin look worn and tired.
- Not applying sunscreen – Even if it’s winter and there is no visible sun, the rays are still there whenever any skin is exposed. Apply sunscreen regularly, whether or not you can see the sun and even under your makeup.
- Attacking your blemishes – No matter how tempting, avoid the urge to pop a pimple or clean out a blackhead. Instead, exfoliate regularly and wash your face with acne-controlling cleanser.
- Not Exfoliating – You should be exfoliating about twice a week to slough off dead skin and clean out your pores.
- Over-Exfoliating – But exfoliating too often can be very harsh on your skin, causing breakouts rather than helping to clean it out. Keep it two, three times max.
- Rinsing off face wash with hot water – Hot water can actually dry out your skin. You’re better of rinsing off with cold water to tighten your pores, or at the very least, lukewarm water.
- Not removing your makeup before bed – Even if you’re tired, you should take a few seconds to remove your makeup before going to bed. It’ll help avoid clogged pores and breakouts.
