"You skin reacts to every product and every practice that you do. Make sure that you’re doing everything right so that your skincare routines will be fruitful."
Your skin is your best friend. And like your best friend, it can be moody at times. If you do something wrong, it can throw tantrums in the form of acne breakouts and hurts you with pimples. Sometimes, even if we go all out in treating the skin with expensive skin products and visits to the spa and dermatologists, it’s not enough - or maybe it’s because we do practices that damage the skin.
The first most common practice that we do is picking at our faces. We often do it unconsciously when we were bored or trying to stay awake in a classroom or meeting. Try to keep your hands off from your face unless it’s time for your skincare routine. Avoid picking at your face whenever you are outside as your hands may be at their dirtiest.
Second, you need to be specific with your skincare routine. Some people think that as long as they follow a skincare routine, they’re all good. But the question is, are they using the creams with SPF during the day? Do they moisturize first before applying makeup in the morning? Morning preparations are so much different.
Is makeup remover a part of the evening skincare routine? Do they use sleeping packs at night? There are a lot of things to consider.
Believe me, you need sunscreen. It doesn’t matter if you are a person of color or if you’ll be exposed to the sun for a minute only. Sun damage adds up over time. Even if you can’t see the sun, it doesn’t mean that the harmful rays are not present. Sunscreens or skin lightening creams also help combat skin aging.
If you are someone who puts sunscreen every day, do you reapply it when you’re out and about? Reapplying sunscreen is important since it can easily get shed off due to daily tasks.
There are days when stress has gotten over your body and soul. And the solution? A great warm bath. Take note: warm bath. Not hot or cold. Lukewarm should be your target temperature when having a shower or bath. You may find hot showers comfortable, but it eventually dries out your skin.
