Common Mistakes That You Should Avoid In Skincare

Our skin does not replenish itself faster as we think it does to endure the harsh buffing and scrubbing we are projecting on it.

Take care of your skin as it is going to represent you for a very long time- an advice given to all of us often. We do know how our skin requires regular care to keep its health and suppleness alive. Having said that it is also important to make sure that we are not going wrong or overdoing our skincare regime, which can lead to skin problems. One of the important principles of a healthy skin routine is using products with ingredients that help address your skincare concerns and are suitable for your skin type. Sometimes, even small mistakes as mere as eating sugar or munching on excessive chocolate bars can end up giving you zits or acne. Apart from being mindful of these activities or mistakes there are some other common skincare mistakes that you can let go off.

1. Skipping out on sunscreen

As much as we can stress upon this still the paramount necessity of sunscreen is always overseen by most of us. We all are aware about how the exposure to the rays of the sun leads to early ageing signs, prolonged exposure can also lead to hyperpigmentation. UVA rays from the sun are known to penetrate through windows and can get absorbed in your skin, which can result in fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots. Keeping all these points in mind, it’s important to load yourself in layers of sunscreen, which is mineral based and offers broad spectrum protection and is above or SPF 30 to keep you protected from sun.

2. Improper Storage of Products

We might be stepping our line, but we suggest that you may procure a mini fridge for the storage of your skincare products. Its extra, but it’s worth it. And yes this is a thing. But we are also not going to suggest that you keep your products anywhere that is too warm or too moist. Moist prevention for products like razors, trimmers, scissors, combs, etc. most products are fine at the range of natural cold or warm temperatures throughout the year but exposure to direct sunlight might heat them up and deactivate the ingredients of the products. It’s harder to mind temperature control when you travel, but pay particular attention to active ingredients like Vitamin C, prescription retinol, antioxidants, and UV filters. These finicky ingredients are also top of mind for the next tip, too...

3. Don’t let your products go stale

However hard to digest, skincare products do not last forever. Every product has an expiration date and some products may expire quicker than indicated once you start using them. Pay heed to how long it has been since you started using the product and have exposed it to oxygen and sunlight. Typically, every product has light or oxygen sensitive ingredients. Regardless of everything, it is important we be mindful of items, which have an open lid, or clear package as their expiration dates are likely earlier than their opaque, pump-able counterparts.

4. Avoid Over Exfoliation

In our quest for smooth, supple skin and to achieve that extra brightness we may be going too harsh on our skin. Using chemical powered serums, scrub every couple of days or even more often can be causing harm to our skin in ways we do not know. Our skin does not replenish itself faster as we think it does to endure the harsh buffing and scrubbing we are projecting on it. We need to give our skin cells live their short lifespan as well that they could before you try to peel or scrub them off existence, leaving us with irritated dry skin. You my start by cutting down your scrubbing process to once or twice a week in your skincare routine and incorporating gentle formulas to use.

5. Getting laid back upon receiving results

Skincare is all about patience. It is a long game in which it could take weeks or months of dedicated use in order to get desired results. This is especially true with anti-aging and resurfacing regimens—centered on retinol, dark-spot removal, acne treatments, and the likes. However regardless of the products you use you need to keep at it I order to see the results you want to see. . If you hit day 90 on retinol and think, “great skin looks great!” and then quit, well, you are going to revert to the pre-retinol skin in a couple of short weeks. A regimen should be an ongoing commitment, with necessary adjustments along the way. Without persistence but continued patience.

6. Sleeping Carefully

Sleep is a therapy in itself. Hopefully all the skincare fanatics have a good night sleep and before that a bedtime regime. However, it is all in vain if your sleeping environments are not sober- a too cold or too dry room, unwashed pillows all of these things can cause havoc to your skin. You may use a humidifier in winters to moisturize your room to prevent skin from drying. Try to change your pillowcases regularly and your hair clean to prevent bacterial buildup inside the pores.