Stop! Here's a list of all that you are doing wrong when it comes to skincare

A good skincare routine is the keystone of good grooming Wellcaredfor skin means youll experience less frequent breakouts youll show less irritation and redness and youll stave off visible signs of aging A solid routine will ensure you age more gracefully for the rest of your life Most importantly taking care of yourself is a feelgood factorTheres no single universal best skincare routine because everyones skin is different Instead there are two important concepts when it comes to figuring out the right routine for you skin type and skin concern We are growing evolving beings and our skin is affected by everything Seasonal changes climate changes stress age lifestyle changes and health issues can affect how the skin behaves and what it needs Thus we have to be more flexible in our daily skin care routine But what habits should we keep and which should we let goGiven below are a few skincare practices that you should let go in 2023Washing the face too much While washing your face helps your skin remain bacteriafree too much washing can remove your skins natural helpful oils If you find your skin feeling dry tight and irritated then its likely that youve gone overboard Thus knowing how often to wash your face is crucial in keeping your skin healthy clear and glowing As a general rule it is recommended to wash your face twice a day Washing your face in the morning removes any irritants from the night and preps your face for the day ahead Washing your face at night is important because it ensures that you cleanse away all makeup dirt oil and bacteria that builds up in the dayPopping and squeezing Most people have the habits of popping picking squeezing Popping pimples is a big nono Not only will it result in infection it might lead to long term scarring The infection may also result in more acne breakouts Its best to let acne dry naturally or use a pimple drying lotion Similarly its best not to pop blisters The unbroken skin over a blister keeps it sterile decreasing the risk of infection Also squeezing blackheads is a bad idea The oil bacteria and dead skin cells accumulated in the pluggedup pore comes out when you squeeze the blackheads It can cause irritation skin trauma redness and scarring The best option is to get them removed by a professional or get some good nose pore stripsOveruse of makeup Unhealthy makeup habits can cause acne aging and oiliness or drynessOveruse of makeup especially foundations can lead to skin irritation or acne breakout Your skin renews itself in a cycle that lasts about 28 days The application of daily makeup may interfere with that cycle The longer your skin can go without makeup the better it will regulate your skins temperature oil control hydration and its natural exfoliation process Additionally remember to wash your brushes once a week is optimalUsing too many serums Simplicity is the key to a good skincare routine Overloading your skin with several products is not that helpful and can have an adverse effect particularly when youre using too many actives in your skincare products Excessive use of serums containing AHA BHA products can cause irritation inflammation redness and even hyperpigmentation A heavy moisturiser containing an oil base or heavy occlusive ingredients like silicones or petrolatum can cause blackheads breakouts and acne If you are adding in new steps to your skincare routine do it in one product at a time so that your skin gets used to itApplying products in the wrong order The order matters because it determines what ingredients and products are the first to soak into your skin which can ultimately affect how your skin looks and feels once your routine is complete If you apply in the wrong order you could create a barrier on the skin and prevent active ingredients from penetrating itSkincare practices that you should definitely adopt this yearGet the basics right Cleansing moisturising and applying SPF look for at least SPF 30 and broad spectrum on the label diligently are three essential steps to include in the morning At the end of the day its important to remove dirt makeup and any other irritants that may have got onto the skin You can use the same cleanser for both morning and night Add serums with ingredients like niacinamide and other antioxidants to tackle more than one skin concern Finally seal in hydration with a moisturiserSleep eat and exercise We are not alien to all of these celebrities talking about their beauty sleep It is the time when your body repairs itself During sleep your skins blood flow increases and the organ rebuilds its collagen and repairs damage from UV exposure reducing wrinkles dark circles and age spots One must sleep for at least 79 hours every day Good hydration is crucial for skincare Water is essential for keeping skin supple and moisturised By eating more fruit vegetables whole grains nuts fatty fish and legumes you can help nourish your skin from the inside out Exercising regularly is also helpful to maintain a healthy glow by keeping the blood circulatingUse bioremodelling for hyaluronic acid Bioremodelling injections are the latest hyaluronic acid antiageing treatment to promote the remodelling of ageing and sagging skin tissue and improves skin quality and skin firmness It is injected underneath your skin to nourish and rejuvenate from within Unlike dermal fillers bioremodelling injections are not used to create volume or fullness Instead they work to hydrate the skin from the inside and stimulate the production of elastin and collagen which naturally depletes as you age This results in smoother firmer tighter and younger looking skin Profhilo is one of the trusted brands out there that offers natural nontoxic and patientcentric skin relief using 100 per cent hyaluronic acid Besides the face it can also be injected into neck hands and other areas with high skin laxityRetinol and Vitamin C Retinol which is essentially vitamin A in its purest form and vitamin C are excellent ingredients for reversing signs of aging and giving your skin a dewy glow Retinol helps reverse the signs of ageing and increases the cell renewal process to prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles fine lines age spots and pigmentation On the other hand vitamin C is a storehouse of antioxidants It reduces the damage caused by free radicals has antiinflammatory hydrating and moisturising properties Its best to use a product with Vitamin C in the morning and keep the retinol for night timeGood things come to those who wait and that includes skincare routines Sometimes it can take weeks for skin care products to start making noticeable changes so stick with it and give your body time to adjust to your new beauty routine If you experience a rash redness pain with any product or are not feeling good about your skin it is important to consult a dermatologistAnand Toshniwal Consultant Dermatologist amp Founder of Aesthetic Aura Skin amp Hair Clinic HyderabadRead More Five nononsense skincare tips for 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