Nowadays, self-care has been a big trend. It’s important that we take care of ourselves especially with such hectic lifestyles we have nowadays. Many of us could agree that skincare is a form of therapy, as it’s extremely therapeutic and fun! But just because we love skincare, doesn’t mean we’re always doing it right.
SKIN, BEAUTY
3rd of December 2019
Mistakes in your skincare routine that could ruin your skin
Mistake #1: You’re using too many products
There are so many skincare trends in the market today, and it’s very tempting to try everything, especially when an item has cute packaging or when everyone is raving about it, but do you know this could cause more harm than good? Yes. The ingredients in the product are important so do some research before picking anything off the shelve.
Mistake #2: Not layering properly
The order of your skincare routine is crucial as you should first remove your makeup, followed by a cleanser and toner, treatments (serums, essence, etc), eye cream, moisturisers and top it off with SPF or oil at night. The key to the right skincare order is to go from light to thick formulas.
Mistake #3: Not taking off your makeup
We all already know that taking off your makeup is super important but we still do it anyway, especially after dosing off a long day of work or night out. Just remember if you don’t remove your makeup, the higher chances of you getting blemishes and closer premature aging! Even if your makeup looked bomb, it needs to come off before you hit the pillow.
Mistake #4: You don’t or over-exfoliate
Exfoliating is the key to clear, glowing, radiant skin but are you exfoliating too little or too much? Here’s a general rule of thumb for each skin type:
Normal to dry skin should exfoliate 1-2 times a week
Oily to acne-prone skin should exfoliate more often compared to normal to dry skin people with oiler skin types have a slower skin turn over cell rate, so 3-4 times a week is recommended. Try out a chemical exfoliator that’s gentle on the skin like ComeMinus® to unclog and remove gunk from the pore.
Mistake #5: Not wearing SPF
Up to 80% of the sun’s rays can pass through clouds, so if you assume it’s ok to forgo protection during cloudy days, think again. Sunscreen not only protects you from UV rays and lowers the risk of skin cancer but it also helps to prevent premature aging, helps maintain an even skin tone by preventing discoloration and dark spots from sun damage. So, slather on UltraShield™ for that protection!
Mistake #6: Not cleaning your phone
If you happened to always glue to your phones all the time, you may be guilty of not cleaning your phone! Your phone screen picks up a lot of bacteria from taking the train, running your everyday errands, etc. Now you know the grossness of it, go and disinfect your phone with wipes every day because you don’t want to be having the germs on your face when you make a phone call (ew!).
Mistake #7: Not putting the right nutrients in your body
Skincare is essential but it only goes skin deep and aging develops at a deeper, cellular level. What you consume is as vital as the products you apply topically. Hence, consume more nutrient-dense and skin-loving foods for a clear and radiant complexion.
The following are some foods that have been acknowledged as being skin-loving foods:
Blueberry
Packed with vitamins such as A, C, and E to brighten up dull skin giving you a youthful glow
Maqui berry
Filled with antioxidants which help to slow down premature aging by fighting free radicals present in the body
Goji berry
Polysaccharides present in this berry help to increase skin hydration as well as tighten and firm the surface of the skin
Pomegranate
Rich in vitamin C in which proven in treating dull skin as well as maintaining immunity
Snow fungus
Helps skin to retain moisture so the skin appears smooth and younger-looking
The following ingredients are present in MONIVITA™ as well as 15 other superfoods to supercharge our immune system while rejuvenates the skin with powerful antioxidant properties!
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