1 – Sleeping With Your Makeup On
Falling asleep with your makeup on can lead to bacterial infections and clogged pores, causing acne. And the residue that stays on your pillow can even make you sick. Keep make-up removing wipes next to your bed so you will be reminded nightly to remove your harmful makeup.
2 – Drinking Coffee
Caffeine is a major culprit when it comes to dry skin and the magnification of wrinkles. Quench skin by drinking lots of water. Add fruit slices like orange or lemon to enhance the flavor.
3 – Popping Pimples
Picking at the skin on your face will only push dirt and bacteria deeper into pores, resulting in more breakouts.
4 – Skipping Meals
Skipping meals can cause skin to age faster and dry out more quickly. Always try to include vitamins C (oranges), B3 (peanuts), E (avocados), and A (sweet potatoes) in your meals to build up your skin’s health.
5 – Long, Hot Showers
While the occasional steamy shower is great, it actually strips away the outermost layer of the epidermis, which can cause scaly and dry skin. When your skin starts to turn red and itchy in the shower, you know it is time to step out.
6 – Too Much Chlorine
Your post-pool regimen is vital when it comes to your skin. Even after a shower, chlorine can cling to skin and react with topical medications, cleansers, and even lotions. To effectively remove chlorine, always use an extra sudsy soap after swimming.
7 – Testing Too Many Products
To avoid a skin nightmare, always test new products — cosmetics, lotions, and cleansers — on a small patch of skin. Choose somewhere on your arm to avoid an unexpected allergic reaction on your face.
8 – Not Drinking Enough Water
Hydrating yourself daily will not only help to fight off aging, but also give your skin a healthy glow. Skip the water and you will be stuck with rough and shrunken skin.
9 – Talking on the Phone
Hours spent talking on your cell phone can lead to breakouts and rashes along your jaw line and cheek. Make sure to keep antibacterial wipes with you to keep your phone and skin clean.
10 – Getting Hair Products on Your Face
Next time you apply hairspray, use a clean towel to cover your face to protect your skin. Also, make sure to always use a sweatband when you do exercises so no hair products drip onto your face when you begin to sweat.
11 – Wearing Dirty Sunglasses
Like your regular lenses, do not forget to wipe your sunglasses clean. Bacteria that build up on your glasses can get into the pores around the bridge of your nose, causing breakouts and irritation.
12 – Not Enough Sleep
Getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a night will not only help you look refreshed, but it will also replenish and rehydrate skin. Not getting a good night’s sleep can result in dull skin and clogged pores.
13 – Eating Too Much Sodium
Excess sodium in your diet can suck the moisture out of skin, leaving it dry and dull. To avoid this, cut back on salty treats and invest in a hydrating facial moisturizer.
