5 Most Common Skincare Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

More and more people are beginning to implement skincare routines into their daily lives, but many are still are not adequately informed about the proper methods. Sharing tips on skincare, Insider notes that the popularity of skincare led to the influx of advice and tips that can lead many users to make a few skincare mistakes without even realizing it. Listed below are five of the most common mistakes you can make when it comes to your skincare routine and how to avoid them. If you have skin irritations or other issues, it may also be beneficial to consult a dermatologist or skincare expert such as those at Park Avenue Skin Care, who have over 35 years of experience, to help guide you in the right direction.

1. Disregarding Weather Changes

We change our clothes depending on the season, but we all too often forget that we need to update our skincare routines depending on the weather as well. Many people don’t even consider the changes in the weather as a factor in determining their proper skincare routines. Some of the skincare tips for winter from Stylecaster include staying hydrated, taking warm baths instead of scalding hot, and using alcohol-free toners to avoid drying of your skin. A few winters back, I wrote a post discussing why you need to make sure you have a good moisturizer within your reach all the time during the colder seasons. On the other hand, during the warmer months, you may need to apply more powders and less moisturizer to keep oil production at a minimum because this will cause clogging of your pores.

2. Forgetting Sunscreen

There is no need to wait until it’s sunny to apply sunscreen. Sunscreen is a necessity in proper skincare every day regardless of the temperature or if you spend most of your time indoors or out. Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and reduces the risk of skin cancer by fifty percent. Daily application of sunscreen also aids in the prevention of wrinkles, dark spots, and other signs of premature aging. Studies indicate that people who apply sunscreen regularly have a 24% less chance of developing premature aging signs than those who do not regularly apply sunscreen.

When choosing a sunscreen, look for natural ingredients that do not include chemicals such as oxybenzone which can adversely affect your hormones and has also been found to harm ocean corals. If you are unsure of where to begin researching the best sunscreens for you, Good Housekeeping’s review of natural sunscreens like Thinksport Natural Sunscreen and MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme is helpful. These products contain no harmful chemicals and have an SPF of 50. If you have already begun to notice the development of age spots, sun spots, or liver spots on your face or hands, a polyphenol dark spot diminisher can help minimize dark spots with its cutting edge ingredients to give your skin a revitalized and glowing look.

3. Using Products That are Not All Natural

In addition to using a natural sunscreen, you should also choose other skincare products that contain only natural ingredients. Take a look here for natural handmade vegan skincare products that will help nourish and maintain your healthy skin. Everything that you put on your skin is absorbed into your body, so I cannot stress enough the importance of reading the ingredient labels on your skincare products before purchasing. There are a few key ingredients you should avoid.

Women’s Health lists parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and petroleum byproducts such as mineral oil as specific ingredients that you should always avoid. Most off-the-shelf cleansers, moisturizers, creams, and soaps contain one or more of these ingredients. Because soaps are used more often than any other skincare products, it is important that you ensure that your soap is gentle and contains all natural ingredients. Pretty Me has listed in their Navarro Bleach Soap review how many skincare products are available on the market that contain ingredients, such as mercury, which can be very harmful to the skin. Natural soaps generally have a high glycerin content which helps your skin to absorb moisture rather than strip it away. Any good natural skincare product should be void of harsh additives that contribute to eliminating the good bacteria on your skin and stripping it of its essential oils.

4. Neglecting Makeup Removal

At night while you are sleeping, your skin sheds its dead cells and rejuvenates new ones. Makeup impedes this important regenerative process, particularly the natural exfoliation mechanism, which will leave your skin looking dull over time. Due to this fact, daily cleansing and exfoliating your skin are actually more important than moisturizing. When you go to sleep with your makeup still on, you are essentially leaving layers of dirt to settle into your skin overnight. This blocks your skin from being able to properly breathe, recover, and regenerate. Therefore, it is so important to thoroughly cleanse at night before you sleep and again in the morning before you apply your makeup for the day.

5. Inadequate Face Washing

While there is a proper way to remove makeup, there is also a proper way to wash and cleanse your face. Before washing, you should make sure to remove all of your makeup by using oil-based creams, emollient wipes, or cleansing oils to dissolve the sunscreen and makeup residue that has been saturating your skin all day long. Once you have removed all the surface products, you can then wash your face with lukewarm water and a pea-sized amount of cleanser. When you wash your face is also important. You should cleanse your skin after a workout to remove any sweat build up which will prevent breakouts. If you have excessively oily skin, washing your face twice a day, in the morning and at night, is imperative. If you have dry, sensitive skin, once a day washing is adequate.

The right way to care for your skin depends on your skin type, your daily activities and routine, and even your geographic location. Depending on your skin type, you could consider looking into private label skincare companies that can offer a vast variety of products formulated for different types of skin so you can find the appropriate products for you. If you want to have beautiful glowing healthy skin, pay attention to your specific skin type to determine exactly what is best for you before choosing the products to add to your daily skincare routine. If you have skin irritations or other issues, it may also be beneficial to consult a dermatologist or skincare expert to help guide you in the right direction.

Have you figured out a skincare routine that works best for you? Or maybe you are just exploring ways to improve your skincare regimen. Do share any questions or tips that you may have in the comments.

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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