The 10 skincare mistakes everyone makes that ‘will cause serious damage’
1. Pulling your skin when applying products
Doing so can cause dryness and prevent products from being properly absorbed. Instead, gently rub your products in circular motions or tap them lightly.
2. Skipping products or using them in the wrong order
Skipping products means you miss out on benefits like removing residual dirt and oil from the face, while applying them incorrectly reduces their effectiveness.
3. Do not apply skin care to the chest and neck
Applying moisturizing products to your neck and chest is important to reduce signs of premature aging, as these delicate areas are particularly prone to dryness.
4. Put unclean fingers in product jars
You promote the spread of bacteria if you use unclean fingers for your skin care routine, which can cause clogged pores and acne.
5. Wash your face with water that is too hot or too cold
Washing with water that is too cold can trap dirt in the skin because it closes pores, while washing with water that is too hot can strip your skin of its natural oils, resulting in dehydration.
6. Applying too many products at once
Overdoing your skincare routine can cause redness, dry skin, congestion, breakouts and even dermatitis. Start with a simple routine and slowly increase it over time.
7. Using too much of one product at once
Using too much of a product can cause skin strain, such as dry patches or sudden breakouts. Always use the recommended amount on the product and stop immediately if your skin becomes irritated.
8. Touching unclean surfaces and then the face
Similar to dipping unclean fingers in product containers, touching your face with dirty hands will spread bacteria and cause oiliness and congestion.
9. Not applying sunscreen every day
You should apply sunscreen before leaving the house, especially because of the risk of sun damage and skin cancer. SPF protects you from environmental pollutants, sun spots, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
10. Stinging or irritating bumps on your skin
Constantly picking at areas of your skin can cause flaky skin, bumps, pimples and permanent scarring.