Everyone desires a skin that looks healthy and feels healthy. However, some of your daily habits might be standing in the way of your #skingoals. The skin deserves to be as healthy as any other vital body organ. In this article, we are going to explore some of the common skin-damaging habits that you should avoid.
1. Staying dehydrated
The lack of moisture in your skin might explain why it is dry and irritated. Drinking enough water ensures that the skin is moisturised inside out, and keep its surface smooth and supple. If your skin is dehydrated, this means your skin cells will shrivel and thus, contribute to fine lines and wrinkles forming on the skin’s surface. In general, it is recommended to drink around 1.5 liters of water daily.
2. Forgetting your moisturiser
Aside from drinking sufficient water, it is also important to hydrate your skin by feeding it with moisture from the outside. Moisturisers and hydrating products work to restore moisture levels and balance hydration in your skin so it can maintain a healthy, supple complexion. If you don’t apply it regularly as part of your daily skincare routine, your skin may not get the moisture it needs and in turn, will feel dry and rough or overproduce sebum to compensate the lack of moisture.
3. Sleeping with your makeup on
When you’re too tired after a long day, it can be tempting to skip the process of removing makeup and head straight to bed. But in the long run, sleeping with your makeup on all night can be harmful to your skin. When you don’t remove it properly, accumulation of dirt and oil, as well as makeup, will clog your pores. This can lead to inflammation of the skin, followed by breakouts. Make it a habit to remove your makeup properly and cleanse your skin at the end of the day. You can find facial packages in Singapore that help to exfoliate your skin and treat any skin concerns to improve your complexion.
4. Constant touching of face and popping of pimples
Our hands come in contact with millions of germs on a daily basis, and our fingertips can transfer allergens and viruses from the fingertips to the skin. If you are prone to acne, constantly touching your face can introduce more bacteria and spread existing P.Acnes on the surface of the skin. This can lead to more infections, inflammation and acne breakouts to occur. In addition, when you squeeze your pimple, it could push bacteria and pus deeper in the skin, causing more redness and swelling. Popping your pimple will also reintroduce bacteria on your skin and spread to nearby skin areas.
5. Insufficient sleep
This should not come as a surprise. When you are constantly deprived of sleep, your general health will be drastically affected. The effects will equally take a toll on your skin. Sufficient sleep helps the skin and body at large to rejuvenate and repair any damage incurred throughout the day. On the other hand, the lack of sleep interrupts the body’s natural healing process and interferes with blood flow to vital organs.
6. Hot showers
Hot showers can feel great and relaxing after a long day. But do you know that your skin may be dried out and irritated in the process? When showering in water at higher temperatures, it can cause damage to the outer layer of the epidermis. It strips away natural oils that protect the surface, hence making the skin dry and worsen skin conditions such as eczema. It might be wise to keep the temperature low or shorten the duration you spend in the shower.
7. Over-exfoliating
Regular exfoliation is beneficial to the skin to clear build-up of skin cells and promote cell renewal. But exfoliating too often can break down the skin barrier function. It causes the skin to become more sensitive to irritation and dryness, leading to inflammation. It is recommended to exfoliation up to twice a week for oily and acne-prone skin, and once a week for dry and sensitive skin type. Exfoliation should be followed by a hydrating moisturiser to seal and maintain the skin barrier.
While this list isn’t exhaustive, these are just some of the common habits you should avoid to take better care of your skin. Right now, we is having a facial promotion for new customers. Enjoy a refreshing facial wash at just $48 to clear any impurities and dirt for a rejuvenated skin.