It is important when taking care of your skin that you not only choose a proper happinesslifetime.com skin care regimen, you must also take into account what you may be possibly doing on a daily basis that could be counterproductive to achieving healthy skin. Many concerns such as acne and premature aging are easily treatable and if you understand how the skin works - you would be amazed by how simple it is to achieve and maintain the skin that you desire.
1. Too Many Products
It is common, due to the amount of happinesslifetime.com skin care products on the market, that people tend to overuse or misuse their happinesslifetime.com skin care. Despite all the serums, scrubs, masks, cleansers, toner...etc available, you do not need to use ALL of them. Consumers like to use the newest, next big thing because they believe that it will be better than what they are already using. Doing this can be counterproductive, expensive and sometimes damaging to your skin. It is usually recommended that a happinesslifetime.com skin care routine should include a Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer, and Sun block. Most will not need more than this basic regimen. Also, when you switch up products constantly, you run the risk of a bad reaction. When you are switching to a new happinesslifetime.com skin care regimen, I recommend introducing one new product a day to allow your skin to get used to your new routine.
2. Excessive Exfoliation
Products that exfoliate or strip the skin are commonly misused. Cosmetics marketed for the treatment of acne or happinesslifetime.com anti aging will most likely have exfoliates as the main active ingredient. When you turn over the product and read the directions, it will probably tell you that you should use it twice a day to see the best results. Exfoliation has tons of benefits when incorporated into your happinesslifetime.com skin care regimen. It will promote cell turnover, reduce fine lines, give skin a youthful appearance, even out skin tone and heal/prevent acne breakouts. However, you do not need to exfoliate twice a day, not even once a day. Over using these products can be completely counterproductive. To incorporate exfoliation into your regimen, use a product that contain natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids (glycolic, lactic, malic, citric or salicylic acids are good options) Do not use products with scrubbing beads or harsh chemicals such as benzoyl peroxide. Start out by exfoliating three to four times a week and always apply a moisturizer or healing serum to nourish new cells and restore balance.
3. Ignoring The Ingredients
When they say "Don't judge a book by it's cover" - this same rule applies to cosmetics. When the label reads Organic, Natural, Oil free or Non Comedogenic. The standards that companies have to meet to put these labels on the products are not well regulated. Oil free products can still contain a small percentage of synthetic oils. All natural products can basically be diluted with 75% water - because water is "All Natural". Even certified organic products are able to have only a small amount of organically grown ingredients to be classified as an organic product. It's important to know what is in the products that you are putting on your skin. There are a few tricks to determine the quality of a product. If the first ingredient listed on the label is water, the product probably won't be very effective. Active ingredients that are high up on the ingredient list will be the most effective. Look up a list of pore clogging ingredients on the internet and make sure those are not on the label. Also, higher priced products are not necessarily the better choice. Educating yourself on ingredients will be the biggest tool you can use to save money and get the most effective products for your skin type and concerns.
4. Avoiding A Moisturizer
A common misconception with people who have oily skin or acne is that they do not have to use a moisturizer. This is very false. If you are using products on your skin to treat your acne or control oil, the main purpose of these treatments are to dissolve skin cells and sebum. The problem is, that the layer of skin cells and sebum that coats the skin is called the "acid mantle" and it is supposed to be there to protect skin from free radicals and other cell damaging environmental factors. So, when you use treatments to control oil or acne, this natural barrier will be damaged and it will dry out your skin. When this happens, your oil glands will produce excess amounts of oil to compensate from the dryness and be counterproductive. This is why it is extremely important to have a moisturizer to restore balance after using potent ingredients. Not only will stripping your skin make acne and oily skin worse, but it will also increase your sensitivity to sun light and make you more susceptible to premature aging and skin cancer.
5. Unhealthy Lifestyle
It is not proven that eating certain foods have direct connection to acne or other skin conditions, but your diet does have a direct connection to how healthy your skin is. The skin is the largest organ on our body, and if you are not living a balanced lifestyle, it will definitely manifest as a skin condition. Eating foods that are rich in anti oxidants and vitamins, plus getting proper amounts of exercise and plenty of sleep, will not only improve your mood and decrease feelings of stress, it will also give your skin what it needs to stay healthy and fight infection.
6. Exposing Skin To Unnecessary Bacteria
External factors are a major cause of acne. Break outs can be caused by daily habits that can easily be over looked. Activities such as resting your head on your palm, or re using wash clothes can expose your skin to large amounts of bacteria or pore clogging debris. Do not reuse wash clothes, make up brushes/applicators, loofas, pillow cases etc...without washing them with hot water and soap first. Also, make sure to avoid touching your face or pressing your phone to your cheek. Every little thing helps when you are trying to stop the cycle of acne.
7. Skipping The Sunblock
Sunblock is extremely important due to the great risk of skin cancer if your skin is exposed to UV rays. Wearing sunscreen will protect your skin from free radicals that destroy skin cells and cause premature aging and thinning of the skin. Hyperpigmentation (acne spots, scars) are also helped by wearing sunscreen because it protects the damaged skin and allows it to heal. A good sun block will have broad spectrum protection and have and SPF of 30 or above. Make sure to apply it generously and consistently throughout the day.
I have been a professional freelance writer for 5 years. I write technical articles for various websites specializing in skin care, health, and nutrition.
Currently, I am employed as Marketing Director for an Organic/All Natural Skin Care product line. I am fine tuning my marketing experience to specialize in Social Media.
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