Saturday, April 19, 2014

5 common mistakes which can ruin your skin!

Here are a few common skin care mistakes all of us make. Next time you opt for beauty routine, here’s what you should keep in mind. -Many of us believe that face need to be washed in the morning and that is enough. It is a myth. In fact, our facial skin is in constantly affected by factors such as dust, pollution, cosmetics and sun rays. Hence, there is a need to clean the face at least two times a day; in the morning and at night. Depending upon the skin type, the number of times of face wash may vary. Excessive washing and rubbing harshly the skin is a strict no-no. -On the contrary, it is not okay for your skin to use harsh soaps on face. It erodes the vital elements and natural moisture from the skin surface leaving it dry and irritated. Mild face wash in gel or cream forms are suitable. It is advisable to choose the face wash according to the type of skin. -Use of moisturizers should not be limited to one season. It is a regime that should be followed round the year. Some moisturize the skin only once a day which is not sufficient. The skin needs moisture at regular intervals as the environment takes away the natural elements from the skin. Sufficient moisturizing gives a healthy and radiant appearance to the skin. -Sunscreen when applied in less quantity cannot protect the skin. A sunscreenshould be applied liberally all over the face and neck blocks the harmful rays for longer time. Moreover, it should be reapplied every 2- 3 hours for better results. -Picking whiteheads and blackheads make them worse and may leave scars behind. Go for proper acne treatment and stop using your short cut methods. Avoid touching your face frequently.

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