7 Skin Mistakes You’re Making Right Now.

Wondering how to take better care of
your skin? When it comes to your skin,
there’s a lot of information out there,
along with a lot of products, and a lot of
skin care myths, that may be making it
harder for you to take care of your skin.
So what are some things that you
definitely need to avoid in order to
maintain healthier skin?
Skin No-No’s That Are Hurting You
1. You have no idea what your skin
type is. If you don’t know your skin type,
then you’re probably using the wrong
products. Using the right ingredients can
make a significant difference in the
appearance of your skin. To help you
figure out what type of skin you have,
please read The Key To Flawless Skin.
2. You’re not using SPF. This is one skin
health fact worth repeatinng – darker skin
tones need sun protection, too! One
unpublished study by Unilever showed
that using just SPF 5 every day for five
years prevented significant sun damage.
Do yourself and your skin a favor and use
a moisturizer with at least SPF 15.
3. You’re getting too much sun
exposure. 10 to 15 minutes of
unprotected sun a few times a week can
help your body get its vitamin D fix, but if
you’re outside for an hour a day without
sunscreen, your skin will eventually
remind you of this.
4. You’re not using the right cleanser
for you. If you have dry skin, a foaming
cleanser will only make matters worse.
But for oily skin, cleansers that are too
rich may make those sebaceous glands go
crazy. Talk to your dermatologist about
the best skincare products that meet your
personal needs.
5. You’re not using a retinoid. Most
dermatologist’s agree that the family of
vitamin A creams known as retinoids are
the best night creams, and that everyone
over the age of 20 should be using a
retinoid at night. Why? Retinoids may
help prevent aging and will smooth
wrinkles you already have along with
preventing acne and exfoliating the skin.
6. You’re exfoliating too much. How do
you know how much to exfoliate? Again, it
depends on your skin type. If your skin is
dry, too much exfoliation strips lipids
from the skin, and sensitive types can
experience even more inflammation.
Exfoliation is best for oily, resistant types
of skin.
7. You’re not getting an annual skin
exam. Did you know that your skin is
your largest organ? Just as you’d
(hopefully) get your other body parts
checked out at least once a year, you
should also be checking in with a
dermatologist for a full-body skin exam.
Believe it or not, it’s not that hard to have
healthier skin. By following the above
guidelines, as well as talking to your
doctor, eating healthy (including drinking
8-10 glasses of water every day) and
exercising, you can have more beautiful
and healthy skin not just for today, but
tomorrow as well.