Give Yourself Grace: 5 Skincare Mistakes You Might Be Making
Happy Sunday, gentle readers! I hope you feel amazing and relaxed right now. As I went through my morning routine, I considered my skincare habits and whether I could do things differently. Then I thought about you, your skincare habits, and the mistakes you might be making. Let’s discuss five common skincare mistakes:
- Brush your teeth after applying skincare: The ingredients in toothpaste don’t pair well with those in skincare products. Brushing beforehand helps reduce the risk of breakouts, excessive dryness, and irritation.
- Not using an oil cleanser: Calling ALL gym goers, makeup users, and oily-prone skinners to my skincare office!!! Oil cleansers break down and remove impurities, makeup, oil, and sweat. We should be using an oil cleanser in the pm, especially if you are one of the people I reported above.
- Sleeping with makeup on: Did you know wearing makeup to bed can prematurely age your skin? I wear makeup many days out of the week and often have long days, so I understand the feeling of being too tired at night, but you MUST clean your face. This ties back into the previous point: I suggest using an oil cleanser and following up with a hydrating moisturizer. SIDENOTE: be sure to clean your makeup brushes regularly.
- Sleeping on unclean bedding/pillowcases: Washing our bed linen weekly is necessary. Washing your pillowcases can be done 1 to 2 times per week, especially if you sweat during sleep or have oilier skin.
- Constantly touching/picking at your face: Many of us are guilty of this without even realizing it. We constantly use our hands, and unless you work in healthcare, a kitchen, or consider yourself a germophobe, they’re probably not as clean as you think. Avoid touching/picking at your face before thoroughly washing your hands to avoid transferring bacteria onto your skin.
As always, with love
H