Tips on where you may be going wrong and how to get your skincare right.
Mistake #1 - USING THE WRONG CLEANSER
Cleansing is the first and most important step in your skincare regime. Why?
Because it not only cleans the skin of makeup, dirt and debris, but preps the skin for the synergistic affect of the rest of your regime of serums and moisturisers.
Using soap or a foaming cleanser on a dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin can cause further dryness and irritation. Likewise, using a comedogenic oil cleanser not designed for acne on a problem prone oily skin can make your pimples worse.If your skin feels dry, tight, and your skin begins to flake then that’s a sure sign that you need to switch your cleanser out to a better suited one.It’s quite normal to switch your cleanser throughout the year as the seasons change.When in doubt always ask your skin therapist for professional advice.
Mistake #2 - Sleeping in makeup
It’s late. You’re tired. The last thing you feel like doing is cleansing your skin.
Easier just to crash out now and clean your face in the morning, right?
WRONG!
Going to bed without removing your makeup is a recipe for disaster.
When your pores become clogged with unremoved makeup your skin can become irritated, inflamed and form bumps which can eventually lead to acne.
It also accelerates the ageing process as your skin cells can’t regenerate properly at nighttime with makeup left on.
No one would consciously choose to have pimples and wrinkles.
But that’s what can happen if you sleep in your makeup.
Remove your makeup every night.
It’s simply not worth losing a few minutes of sleep to risk damaging your healthy skin.
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Mistake #3 - Excessive Scrubbing
We all know that exfoliation is key in maintaining fresh, clear, glowing skin.
Gentle exfoliation eliminates excess dead skin cells allowing your skincare products to penetrate better.
But some people take scrubbing too far and end up impairing the barrier of their skin by removing too many protective layers.
Overuse of an exfoliant on the skin can result in:
Tightness
Dryness or dehydration
Stinging, burning, redness
Flakiness
Most skins do not need to be exfoliated more than once or twice a week.
If you experience any of the above symptoms dial back on the scrubbing routine.
If your skincare products contain hydroxy acids, remember that these ingredients exfoliate and hydrate too.
You may be better served by using your hydroxy acid products intermittently rather than every day.The right amount of exfoliation will only leave you with a healthy glow.
Mistake #4 - You don't change your pillow case regularly
What does my pillowcase have to do with my skincare routine?
A lot, actually.
Your pillowcase stores dust and particles of skin and hair cells which rub off during the night.
So every night when your head hits the pillow you are placing your face against yesterday’s debris, potentially causing cross contamination.
It’s important to change your pillowcase every two days to ensure your skin is kept free of irritants and bacteria.
Silk pillowcases are even better than cotton for preventing wrinkles as the fabric doesn’t create friction or cause abrasion and draws in moisture to the skin.
Beauty sleep is real and it starts with giving your skin a clean fresh pillow case to rest upon nightly.
Mistake #5 - Neglecting your neck
Your skin doesn’t stop at your jawline and nor should your skincare regime.
The skin on your neck is more delicate and has fewer oil glands than your face which means it can dehydrate, sag and age faster than your face.
In order to keep these unwelcome signs of ageing at bay think of your neck as an extension of your face and dedicate a portion of your skincare regime to your neck area twice a day.
Include the neck in your professional skin treatments at the salon too.
Laser, skin needling, LED and micro current all assist in keeping the neck youthful and firm.No one wants a youthful face with an aged neck.
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