Eight bad skin care habits

Eight bad skincare habits and how to fix them you've tried every trick written in

the beauty Bible you wash your face before bedtime apply anti-aging cream to

each wrinkle and switch skincare products so often that you're sure

you've memorized every brand by heart however the sad truth is that nothing

works would you resort to drastic measures to make your skin smooth soft

and radiant once again so you need a crazy amount of money to spend on

complicated medical procedures hold it what if the problem is the way you treat

your skin you're probably unaware of the bad skin care habits you've picked up

over the years in we've collected the most popular mistakes you need to stop making if you want to keep your skin healthy and young for a long time

now let's find out what you've been doing wrong starting with number one you

use facial scrubs too often a facial scrubs job is to exfoliate and cleanse

your face it's an effective skincare procedure to slough away dead flakey

skin cells and reveal the smooth healthier skin underneath but how often

should you use facial scrubs how can you tell if you're exfoliating too much well

for a start you'll notice telltale signs like flakiness dryness stinging

sensations and redness in addition you'll notice that your skin is shiny

tight and tingly you had a bad girl the key to proper exfoliation depends on

your skin type for normal to combination skin it is three times a week for oily

skin five times a week for sensitive skin once or twice a week anti-aging experts dr. Aaron

 Tabor also suggests avoiding facial scrubs that contain ground seeds or shells because the

 sharp edges can harm your skin instead of scrubs that can injure the

upper layer of the epidermis use chemical based facial scrubs that'll help you remove dirt from your pores

Number two

you use anti wrinkle cream and think it's enough anti-aging creams can do wonders for your skin by reducing fine lines wrinkles and age spots 

unfortunately the only way to get rid of wrinkles completely is to visit a

plastic surgeon instead be proactive and delay the appearance of wrinkles for as

long as possible by moisturizing your skin on a regular basis dermatologist

robin ashen off MD of Hackensack University Medical Center advises that

prevention is the best medicine against skin aging what if the best solutions is

staying out of the Sun well that's practically impossible for most of us so

make it a habit to apply sunscreen SPF 30 or higher on a daily basis before you

leave home yes do this even when you're not going to the beach

 Number three

after washing your face you dry it with a towel of course you should dry your face after washing but maybe you're doing it the wrong way don't dry your face by rubbing it with a towel

 as this can damage your skin you will irritate and inflame your poor pimples

and force bacteria deep into your pores cutter gently pat your face with a towel

and then let it air dry avoid using the nearest bath towel or kitchen towel use

a special towel preferably an organic cotton towel just for your face again

use this towel exclusively for your face and nothing else and remember to change

it regularly why here's a dirty secret dr. Susan Whittier director of the clinical microbiology lab at Columbia University Medical Center reveals that

moist and damp towels are breeding grounds for mersa the Mayo Clinic

describes mersa or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as an infection

caused by staph bacteria so you'll face a bigger problem than pimples and acne

if you laze around in the hygiene department by not changing your face towel.

Number four

 you sleep with your hair down hair contains a lot of dirt and grease that can damage the skin on your face thanks to the pollutants outside it also has natural oils and chemicals from the haircare products you use every day like shampoo conditioner and

treatments once this potent mix touches your face it can seep into your pores

and cause breakouts yikes the solution is simple although you might have a problem getting used to it what is it sleep with your hair tied loosely enough to not cover your face don't use elastic bands because they can damage your hair tie it up in a loose

ponytail using a scrunchie if you find this setup uncomfortable wrap up your

hair in a silk scarf .

 Number Five  

you don't pay attention to your pillow and pillowcase it may seem unbelievable in

ridiculous but yep your pillow and pillowcase can also cause pimples and

acne how they can trigger acne meccanica such futuristic terminology for an

annoying skin problem according to dr.David Ebanks director and founder of the

Center for dermatology cosmetic and laser surgery acne Mechanica is a type

of acne that comes from an object or material touching your face you can

solve this problem by changing your pillowcase regularly but how often

change it every two to three days or at least once a week can you escape this

household tour by using a pillowcase made from a different material stop your

bank debunk this idea he explained that even if your pillowcase is made of

cotton silk or satin if you don't launder and replace it regularly it can

accumulate grime dirt and sweat do yourself a favor don't let a dirty

pillowcase touch your face.

 Number six

you ignore clay masks this is one of the most underrated skin care treatments

it can feel heavy on your skin but it has loads of benefit dr. Edward Ted Lane

the dermatologist based in Austin Texas declares that clay masks contain drime

astringent and anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce blemishes

redness and inflammation a tighten your skin minimize acne refine pores remove

impurities and reduce eye bags and puffiness it truly detoxifies your skin

there are different clay masks for different skin types use kaolin clay for

normal skin types as it's the mildest of all clay masks if you have sensitive

skin switch to Rose clay which keeps your skin hydrated while also removing

dirt and oil for oily skin it's better to use French green clay as it absorbs

excess oil revealing a smooth and healthy complexion

 Number seven

you don't eat foods that keep your skin healthy this is the natural way to get

radiant and healthy skin instead of gobbling up medicines that can have side

effects it's not only good for your skin but also for your body to give you an

idea of which foods to eat here are some items you can add to your grocery list

broccoli reduces swelling and skin redness after sun exposure tomatoes and

apricots protect you from the sun's harmful UV rays while also giving you a

slight tan carrots and peaches can be a substitute for sunbathing if you eat

them on a regular basis fatty fish which is a source of omega-3 fatty acids keeps

your skin supple and moisturized red and yellow bell peppers can help keep your

skin firm and strong soy improves skin elasticity keeping it smooth and healthy

dark chocolate now we're talking helps your skin to be thicker and more

hydrated and it also acts as a sunscreen

Number eight

you hide your problems instead of solving them we're still talking about skin problems here in case you got confused why what were you thinking about if you have to use

concealers all the time you probably need to see a doctor who can help you

solve your skin problems they will tell you which skincare treatments are

suitable for you do you practice any of these habits tell us in the comment