Skincare is a long-term process that requires knowledge and patience. The following 8 habits will make your skin less healthy and age faster than you think.
The content is summarized from the video “8 Skin Habits That Make You Look Older” on the famous YouTube channel BRIGHT SIDE with about 44.6 million subscribers.
Habits that harm your skin:
- Using facial exfoliants too often
- Relying on anti-wrinkle cream and thinking that’s enough
- Drying your face with a towel after washing
- Sleeping with your hair down
- Not paying attention to your pillow and pillowcase
- Skipping clay masks
- Not eating foods that promote healthy skin
- Hiding your issues instead of addressing them
So, what should you do for beautiful and youthful skin?
- Instead of using exfoliants that can damage the top layer of your skin, use chemical exfoliants that help clear dirt from your pores.
- Anti-aging creams can work wonders for your skin by reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. Unfortunately, the only way to completely eliminate wrinkles is by visiting a cosmetic surgeon.
- Don’t dry your face by rubbing it with a towel, as this can damage your skin: it can irritate pimples, cause inflammation, and push bacteria deeper into your pores.
- Sleep with your hair loosely tied back so it doesn’t cover your face. Avoid using hair ties, as they can damage your hair.
- If your pillowcases are made of cotton, silk, or satin, and you don’t wash or change them often, they can accumulate dirt, grime, and sweat.
- If you have sensitive skin, switch to pink clay, which hydrates the skin while removing dirt and oil. For oily skin, it’s better to use green clay, as it absorbs excess oil and reveals smooth, healthy skin.
- Dark chocolate can help your skin become thicker and better moisturized, and it also acts as a natural sunscreen.