Taking care of your skin is essential and should be done
every single day, and people who often go out, especially women, are highly
recommended to look after their skin or it could cause skin allergies, rashes
and many other skin-related diseases.
If you are someone who has been blaming genetics or your DNA
for bad skin then you might be mistaken as it turns out to be your fault most
of the time. There are many reasons for having bad skin which we are going to
discuss in this article, I would also be suggesting you a different skincare
routine which can be followed and isn’t time-consuming either.
TOP 5 REASONS FOR HAVING A BAD SKIN
USE OF HAIRSTYLING PRODUCTS
Now you must be wondering, what do hair products have to
do with skin? Well, the answer is, it does have a lot to do with your skin.
Hair products are very strong as they are built to hold your hair at a certain
position for a long period of time and if you are someone who doesn’t use these
products carefully or it comes into contact with your skin unintentionally
then this might be the reason you have developed so much acne lately.
FACIAL HAIR REMOVAL
Facial hair removal might be causing unexpected skin
problems, so what should one do? Should they quit removing hair from the skin?
Hair removal is also necessary as it could cause germs to reside under your
skin hence you should clean the products before using them and apply cleanser
to remove all unwanted germs from under your skin to prevent clogging pores and
acne.
USING TOO MANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS
Using too many skincare products or replacing a brand too
quickly before your skin could get used to it might be the cause of bad
skin. Pertaining to which, this might even shock you as using too many skincare or anti-ageing/acne products could cause more problems to your skin than it
already has, so it is suggested to use a product for at least 3 months before
switching to a new one.
MAKE-UP REMOVING PRODUCTS
Make-up removing products might also be the enemy of your
dry or dull skin. Using a lower quality product to remove your make-up could
cause an adverse effect on your skin, however, products are not the only enemy
if you are having skin problems, the way you remove your make-up could also be
the reason for it. Most women remove their make-up in a very rough manner or
they neglect washing their face thoroughly, which could cause clogging pores
and unwanted bacteria to accumulate under your skin.
TRAVELLING TOO MUCH
That’s right. Travelling too much is the main reason for
blackheads and dull and polluted skin. People who travel longer distances and are
exposed to the environment for a long time are recommended to follow a skincare
routine at least 5 times a week. Furthermore, you should wear a mask and apply
sunscreen so that your skin becomes resistant to dust.
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE
THREE MAIN STEPS
-Cleansing (washing your face).
-Toning (balancing the skin).
-Moisturizing (hydrating and softening of the skin).
1) CLEANSING
Washing your face is very important for your skin texture
especially in the morning as the skin releases natural nutrients overnight
which when washed could be beneficial for your skin. While selecting a facial
cleanser you should determine the type for your skin first as some skin
cleansers might not suit you, moreover, do keep an eye on the harsh exfoliating
scrubs and rough ingredients which could damage your skin in the long run.
2) TONING
What do you think of when you hear the word toning? Well, if
we talk about what it was considered it the late 80s was a set of alcohol-based
products used to dry up oily skin and any leftover dirt post-cleansing. This
concept was correct but it`s vague, as today toning does not only mean cleaning
the left-over dirt but also supplements which could be mixed into other
products and could balance the tone of your skin. Traditionally, you can use
toners with a cotton pad drowned in your toner which could waste a lot of product,
hence, I would suggest you to apply the toner from your hands while keeping
the quantity of the toner in check.
3)MOISTURIZING
If we start from the basics moisturizing is the process of hydrating and softening your skin and it could assist in maintaining water levels under your skin. Moisturizers are essential because as we age our skin stops the production of moisture and due to the use of chemical products this process has been observed under many young people as well, the side effects could be detrimental as it could cause premature wrinkles, skin fungus and skin allergy. So, I would suggest you moisturize your skin daily regardless of the skin type you have. However, before purchasing a moisturizer do consider your skin type as moisturizers are used after determining the skin type.