We’re all guilty of these bad habits every now and then. Little habits that we rarely think of which are unknowingly hurting your skin as well as your health.
Here are some some habits that ruin your skin.
Skipping Meals: Skipping meals can cause skin to age faster and dry out more quickly. Always try to include vitamins C (oranges), B3 (peanuts), E (avocados), and A (sweet potatoes) in your meals to build up your skin’s health.
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Popping pimples: Picking at the skin on your face will only push dirt and bacteria deeper in your pores resulting in more breakouts.
Not drinking enough water: Hydrating yourself daily will not only fight off aging, but also give your skin a healthy glow, Skip the water and you will stuck with rough and shrunken skin.
Getting hair products on your face: Next time you apply hairspray, use a clean product to cover your face to protect your skin.
Wearing dirty sunglasses: Like your regular lenses, don’t forget to wipe your sunglasses clean. Bacteria that builds up on your glasses can get into the pores around the bridge of your nose causing breakouts and irritation.
Not enough sleep: Getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a night will not only help you look refreshed, but it will also replenish and rehydrate skin. Not getting a good night’s sleep can result in dull skin and clogged pores.
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Not remembering your lips: Three-to-five cellular layers of skin rest upon your lips, so it’s important that your beauty regime includes them too. Frequently having dry, chapped lips causes them to age faster. Look for lipsticks and lip balm that contain petrolatum, dimethicone, and glycerine to help keep your smackers hydrated.
Dirty pillowcases: At night your skin gets a chance to rest and shed its dead cells. Those dead cells can build up over time on your pillowcase, leaving behind bacteria and toxins. In order to keep skin healthy, make sure you change your pillowcase at least once every two weeks.
Exfoliating too often: Over-exfoliating your skin can strip it of its necessary oils it needs to maintain your natural glow. Exfoliate your skin just once a week to keep it healthy.
Frowning: Constant movements of the muscles from facial expressions can lead to frown lines. To give your skin a rest, try avoiding scrunching and pouting of the face, which will cause permanent wrinkles and lines in your skin.
Too much AC: Instead of cranking up the cool air, turn your air conditioner down to give your skin extra moisture. If your cooling unit is always on full speed, you’re stripping the air of humidity and moisture your skin needs.
Not enough exercise: Exercise helps increase blood flow and gives your face a healthy glow. In addition, it also cleans the body of toxins, which are expelled during perspiration, and cleanses dead skins cells allowing new ones to grow. Without regular exercise you may see an increase in age spots.
Overdoing the Sugar: When you consume too much sugar, it hurts the collagen nestled in your skin, leaving you with sag. Fight your sweet tooth with organic fruits like pineapple or mango.
Drinking Too Much Alcohol: Wine, beer, and liquor can dehydrate your skin, leaving it quenched for moisture. Without that moisture, you are more prone to wrinkles and dryness.
