8 COMMON SKINCARE MISTAKES EVERY MAN AND WOMAN COMMIT. HACKS TO A HEALTHY SKIN.

Applying heavy skincare products, doing facials regularly, never going out in the sun are only possibilities to make your skin glow. Umm!! Wait!! What if I told you these are the only ways to a perfect skin?

NOT AT ALL..!! Skincare is not about applying fancy and luxurious creams, doing facials often and applying makeup and skin care products regularly.

It is all about keeping your skin CLEAN, HEALTHY-LOOKING and maintaining its ORIGINALITY. Our skin is naturally blessed with goodness and beauty which you should only learn to preserve and not destroy. 

What if I also told you, you can maintain your skin’s authenticity by just correcting few everyday traditions you are already doing?!

You don’t even have to spend shells of paisa to purchase skincare products. 

Just rework on these 8 mistakes.

1. Using soap for the face.

Soaps contain a harsh surfactant that has qualities of stripping the natural oils from your face leaving it rough and tight.

They are alkaline (i.e.) they have a higher pH which in turn damages the outer protective layer of the skin.

Face washes are better substitutes for soaps. If you don’t prefer to even use a face wash, normal running tap water is far sufficient.

2.  Wiping \ rubbing the face downward.

After washing the face or even after a shower, a lot of us tend to wipe our face in a downward motion. Pulling your skin downwards loosens the elasticity of the skin thereby resulting in early ageing. This is one of the primary reasons for early ageing and wrinkles.

Always wipe your face upwards. The upward motion stimulates the blood vessels and improves blood circulation.

3. Buffing the face vigorously with a towel.

Some of us have the habit of rubbing the face hard with a towel after washing. Your face is not a hard rock to rub. Be gentle while wiping.

Patting your face with a towel is the best thing you can do. Pat off the water or the sweat accumulated. By rubbing hard, you are removing all the natural oils secreted by your face.

4. Applying perfume directly on skin.

Ads and marketing agencies has always portrayed perfumes to be directly sprayed to the skin. In fact, some people think, perfumes last longer only when sprayed directly on the skin.

That’s a complete myth you have been believing all these years. Perfumes and scents contain alcohol which may lead to itching, dryness and allergy when sprayed directly in the armpits.

Spray perfumes to your clothes and hold the bottle at least 10 inches away from your body.

5. Using the same towel for body, face and hair.

More than women, men mostly adhere to this ritual. They use the same towel from head to toe and also wipe with them multiple times.

Dandruff is very prevalent these days. People dry their dandruff prone hair and with the same towel also dry their faces. This is one of the fundamental causes of acne.

Use a small hand towel for your face and choose a different towel for hair on days of head bath. This way you can considerably reduce fungal infections.

6. Switching to new brands every now and then.

People nowadays are moved by fancy ads and vibrant packaging. All of them are marketing strategies used by multi national giants.

Never switch to a new brand just because somebody recommended it. Its fine if your existing brand isn’t working and you wanna shift.

Stick to the brand that your skin hugs and it gradually will adapt to its subtle ingredients.

7.  Not making an allergy test before trying a new product.

Not all brands suit every skin type. Certain chemicals and components may be sensitive to our skin. Patch tests are precautions suggested by the skin care brands itself.

Without knowing what suits your skin type, don’t risk by simply applying everything you wish and want for on your face.

Apply a small portion of the product on your hand and check for any kind of allergy.

8.  Not removing makeup before sleep.

Majority of the girls load tons of makeup and simply doze off to sleep after returning home from functions. 

Remember makeup products are all not made from natural ingredients. They harm your skin in the long run.

Use makeup removers or wet wipes to wipe off your makeup before going to sleep. Your skin will thank you later.

 You don’t have to spend lumps to care for your skin. But should just be willing to take certain enthusiastic shifts. 

Don't forget:

"Skincare is essential, makeup is a choice"

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