5 skincare mistakes to avoid

Moneycontrol News  June 17, 2023

A good skincare routine can be the key to glowing skin. However, here are some  commonskincare mistakes you must avoid...

Not removing makeup before bed

A cardinal sin, as far as skincare goes. The makeup and sunscreen you wear during the day can clog your pores at night…

This can and lead to pimples, blackheads, acne and age your skin faster. So always use a cleanser before bed.

Not wearing sunscreen

This is a part of skincare that many of us skip. Big mistake.

Several studies have shown that not using SPF can lead to long-term skin damage like wrinkles, faster ageing, pigmentation, dullness and more.

Not using moisturizer

Some people with oily and acne-prone skin tend to skip moisturizer, which is a big no-no.

Moisturizing is essential for all skin types – dry, oily or combination. People with oily skin can benefit from gel moisturizers.

Too many actives

Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, salicylic acid, ceramides, AHAs, BHAs… the list of skincare actives goes on.

While actives are all the rage currently, using too many of them in one routine can actually be counter-productive.

If you are a skincare novice, do your research before including any active in your routine. When in doubt, best stick to a simple CMS routine – cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen.

Using moisturizer before serum

Using skincare products in the right order is very important! Generally, products should be layered from thinnest to thickest.

Serums are formulated with small molecular weight actives so they go before moisturizers, which are denser.

Build your skincare routine with these basics in mind and follow it consistently for glowing skin