Bad skincare habits that worsen acne

Bad skin care habits that harm your skin 

Bad skin care habits 

In this Blog we will see 12 bad skincare habits that resist your skin to glow and can lead to skin conditions like premature aging, acne and breakouts, uneven skin tone, dryness, irritation, increased sensitivity, hyperpigmentation, visible pores, loss of skin radiance and many more.

10 worst habits for your skin

Washing your face too often 

Using hot water for cleansing

Ignoring your skin type

Over exfoliating

Not moisturizing 

Skipping sunscreen 

Not drinking enough water

 Eating the wrong foods

Ignoring your skin type

Smoking

Not washing pillowcase regularly 

Sleeping with makeup on

1. Washing your face too often 

Washing face too often can lead to strip off its natural oil and to compensate the loss of natural oil our skin starts to produce more oil making tha skin oily and greasy which can trigger the issue of acne and breakouts. It also can cause dryness, fine lines and wrinkles which can accelerate ageing process due to the loss of moisture and natural oil.

2. Using hot water for cleansing 

Exposure to hot water can lead to increased sebum production which can clog pores and lead to acne and breakouts especially with oily and acne prone skin. It can strip off skin's natural oil which makes the skin look dull and flaky.

Hot water can disrupt the skin's protective barrier which makes skin more prone to environmental damage.

3. Ignoring your skin type 

Using products that doesn't suit your skin type can irritate your skin leading to redness, itching and inflammation. It can clog pores leading to acne and breakouts and strip off skin's natural moisture which makes skin dry, dull and flaky.

Ignoring your skin type can be a reason for your uneven skin tone and dark patches on skin.

4. Using harsh products 

Regular use of harsh products can cause inflammation which makes skin more prone to acne and skin irritation like itching, burning, redness and stinging sensation. Harsh products can lead to premature aging including fine lines and wrinkles and over time makes skin sensitive.

5. Over exfoliating 

Over exfoliating can damage the skin's protective barrier leading to redness, increased sensitivity, excessive oiliness or dryness and delayed healing of acne. Excessive exfoliating can result in breakdown of collagen which leads to fine lines, wrinkles and sagging of skin. 

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6. Not moisturizing 

Without moisturizing skin appears to look dull and dry and more prone to fine lines and wrinkles. Moisturizing strengthens the skin's natural barrier which protects it from environment pollutants and bacteria.

7. Skipping sunscreen 

Not using sunscreen before exposure to sun can lead to sunburn which can cause redness, pain and peeling of the skin, premature aging due to the harmful UV radiation, uneven skin tone, dark spots and even can cause skin cancer.

8. Not drinking enough water 

Not drinking enough water can cause dryness to skin which can cause fine lines, wrinkles and dullness. Without drinking enough water acne takes longer time to heal and skin becomes more sensitive and prone to redness, itching and inflammation making acne more worse. 

9. Eating the wrong foods

Consuming unhealthy foods can lead to various skin problems such as sugary and processed food can stimulate oil production resulting in inflammation, acne and breakouts. Foods high in salts and caffeine can dehydrate the skin making skin less elastic, dull and dry. Such types of food can contribute in premature aging.

10. Smoking 

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Smoking can lead to uneven skin tone and skin discoloration due to the nicotine and many other chemicals present in cigarette which restrict blood flow leading to lacking of nutrients and oxygen reaching to the skin. Smoking can decrease in collagen production leading to sagging of skin and premature aging. It also worsen the existing acne and skin and nails becomes yellowish in colour due to the nicotine and other chemicals in the cigarette.

11. Not washing pillowcase regularly 

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Our pillowcase accumulate dirt, oil, sweat and bacteria overtime. when you rest your face on it these bacteria can transfer to your skin leading to acne, irritation and inflammation to the skin. Dirt and bacteria can cause oxidative stress to the skin leading to the breakdown of collagen and premature aging.

12. Sleeping with makeup on

Sleeping with makeup on can clog pores and leading to the formation of blackheads, whitehead, acne breakouts and can cause skin irritation. Leaving makeup on your skin for a long time act as a barrier, preventing your skin from breathing leaving your skin tight, rough and uncomfortable. Makeup residue leaving on skin for a long time can lead to oxidative stress which can results in fine lines and wrinkles.

Eye makeup such as mascara and eyeliner can irritate delicate area around the eyes and increase the risk of eye infections

Conclusion 

Good skincare habits are key to healthy, glowing and youthful skin. But some skincare habits are considered as bad skincare habits because they can be harmful to the skin. Some of them are washing your face too often and using hot water because over washing your face especially with hot water strip of skin's natural oil and makes your skin dry and irritated. Ignoring your skin type and using products that is not suitable for your skin type can lead to uneven skin texture, dark patches on skin, can irritate your skin and will never give you desired results. Using harsh products can irritate your skin and overtime makes your skin sensitive and more prone to acne breakouts. Over exfoliating of skin can lead to premature aging and sagging of skin. Without moisturizing skin looks dull and dry and more prone to premature aging. Not using sunscreen can lead to sunburn, dark spots and even skin cancer. Without drinking enough water skin becomes dehydrated and looks dull and dry. Eating unhealthy foods can lead to acne breakouts and various skin problems. Smoking can lead to premature aging and sagging of skin and even skin discoloration due to nicotine and other chemicals present in cigarette. Not washing your pillowcase regularly can lead to acne breakouts due to the transfer of dirt and bacteria from dirty pillowcase. Sleeping with makeup on can clog pores which can result in acne breakouts. 

If you change these bad skincare habits to good skincare habits you will see your skin starts to glow day by day and you are achieving your desired results from your skincare.

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