While striving for healthy skin, some mistakes we make unknowingly can do more harm than good to our skin. Here are the most common skincare mistakes and their corrections.
Mistake 1: Washing the Face with Hot Water
Wrong: It is thought that hot water opens the pores and cleans better.Right: Very hot water destroys the skin's natural oil barrier, drying out the skin and leading to sensitivity. You should always wash your face with lukewarm water.
Mistake 2: Applying Sunscreen Only in Summer
Wrong: It is assumed that sunscreen is only necessary in sunny weather or at the beach.Right: UV rays reach the skin even in cloudy weather and in winter. Using sunscreen 365 days a year is essential to protect against skin spots and aging.
Mistake 3: Squeezing Pimples
Wrong: You think you will get rid of the pimple faster by squeezing it.Right: Squeezing a pimple causes the inflammation to spread deeper, leading to infection and permanent scarring. Apply drying products on pimples and do not touch them.
Mistake 4: Using Products Not Suitable for Your Skin Type
Wrong: Assuming that a product your friend is very happy with will be good for you too.Right: Everyone's skin type is different. Using a cleanser formulated for oily skin when you have dry skin will dry out your skin even more. You should choose products knowing your skin type.
Mistake 5: Neglecting the Neck and Décolleté
Wrong: Limiting skincare to only the face area.Right: The neck and décolleté area has thin skin like the face and is one of the first places to show signs of aging. You must apply every product you apply to your face (cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen) to your neck and décolleté as well.