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Let’s face
it, we all desperately hope our skin ages like fine wine. And while our
looks are somewhat genetic, what’s fascinating is that 90% of how our
skin ages is totally up to us and our daily skincare routines.
Allowing your hair products to touch your skin
Many hair products, including your shampoo, conditioner, and other hair
styling agents, produce pore-clogging effects on your skin and cause
breakouts on your skin, like acne, pimples, and other irritations on
your scalp and face. This happens because hair products often consist of
sulfates that are known to clog the pores of your skin.
To prevent this, you should consider switching to non-sulfate hair
products. Furthermore, for better protection, it’s beneficial to use a
sweatband on your forehead and cover your face with a clean towel the
next time you use hair products. |
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Using too many skincare products
Switching between several skincare products may be challenging for your
skin, as new preservatives and ingredients can actively contribute to
acne breakouts and aggravate your skin. That also includes acne skincare
products, which can negatively affect your skin if overused.
Instead of experimenting with different skincare products, try sticking
to 1 or 2, and give them time to produce a beneficial effect on your
skin. |
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Improperly using facial hair removal products
Improper facial hair removal with comedogenic products that have
pore-clogging characteristics can often cause acne breakouts on your
face. So, you’re basically swapping out one problem for another.
To make sure you’re correctly clearing out facial hair and preventing
further irritations on your skin, avoid products with the most common
pore-clogging ingredients (such as coconut oil, palm oil, and wheat
germ), stick to non-toxic cosmetics, and try to look for non-comedogenic
labels. |
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Sleeping on your stomach
Your pillow absorbs everything, and when you sleep, your face is closely
pressed to all the materials on your pillow, which in turn, causes acne
breakouts and clogs your pores.
We often drool in our sleep, especially when we sleep on one side of our
face, which results in our pores getting clogged and our faces absorbing
negative materials that can cause acne outbreaks and skin irritation. To
avoid doing this harm to your skin, try sleeping on your back. |
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Traveling somewhere new
When you’re traveling somewhere new, you’re exposing your skin to a new
environment that may be harmful to your skin. Factors such as the effect
of the sun, heat, cold, and humidity can contribute to the sudden
aggravation of your skin, prompting acne breakouts.
In order to prevent any negative effects that a change in environment
can pose on your skin, it’s best to adapt to the new conditions you’re
entering. Avoid prolonged skin exposure and use sunscreen, preferably
with zinc oxide. And if you’re exposed to cold temperatures, try to
avoid skin dehydration by moisturizing your skin.
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