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5 Bad Habits That May Be Damaging Your Skin

February 21, 2018 by Lynn

Your skin is important. It’s one of the first details someone notices when seeing you and can influence the way people perceive how you take care of yourself and how much you value your appearance. Having bright, clear and healthy skin makes a great first impression. This is why it’s important to take care of it and avoid bad habits.

The reality is that your skin is extremely fragile. The smallest cut, rub, or bump can leave long-lasting effects that are sometimes irreparable. If you take care of your skin now, you’ll avoid having to go through laser therapy for scars, botox for wrinkles, and expensive creams for breakouts in the future.

There are numerous bad habits on top of being stressed that you can pick up over time, which can have serious negative effects on your skin, so avoiding them is essential to your skin’s health.

Popping Pimples

After you’ve popped one and have felt how disgustingly satisfying it is, you often feel compelled to carry on – and this isn’t good at all. Every time you pop a zit, regardless of how you do it, you’re leaving a permanent mark on your skin in the form of a scar, which can be extremely difficult to get rid of. Doing it with your finger also pushes more bacteria and dirt into your pores, so avoid it at all costs.

Not Washing Your Face After Swimming

Contrary to what most people think, chlorine is not good for your skin. The chemicals found in swimming pools can bleach your skin and dry it out, subsequently damaging the melanin. You don’t have to stop swimming to avoid this though. Simply wash your face thoroughly with soap after each swim.

Hot Showers

As relaxing and enjoyable as it may be on a cold winter’s day, hot showers, especially long ones, are awful for your skin’s health. Redness and itchiness are increased as the outer layer of your skin is stripped away by the hot water, exposing a dry and scaly layer beneath.

Not Changing Your Pillowcases and Towels Often Enough

If you put your face on it, wash it often. In the case of pillowcases and towels, the general recommendation is once every two or three days. When you do wash them, be sure to do so at a high temperature to kill the bacteria. It would also help to use a separate towel for drying your body and face. If you don’t have laundry to wash, simply flip your current pillowcase inside-out to make it last longer.

Not Doing Your Research

This is one of the most important aspects of skincare. Knowing all the do’s and don’ts when it comes to taking care of your skin is essential. Simply head to a reputable website such as Healthy Skin Solutions whenever you have a chance and learn something useful.

Conclusion

Avoid the above habits and your skin will thank you for it. What habits have you kicked recently? Let us know in the comments down below.

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