Beauty No-No: 10 ways that you are destroying your skin

Tarandip Kaur

09 Sep 2014

updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:51

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Everyday heavy makeup
If you apply a full layer of makeup everyday, then it's vital that you now remember to give your skin some days off to breathe a little. This will prevent potential breakouts and clogged pores especially when it's coupled with not removing the makeup properly every night.
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Too much salt intake
You may love to indulge in your savoury treats - from chips to salted nuts or pretzel sticks - but try to keep the sodium intake to a bare minimum as excessive amounts risks removing moisture from your skin, leaving it dehydrated and dull. So watch the salty snacks and make sure you're got a good hydrating moisturizer at hand to combat the dryness.
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Frowning
Stress may be the cause of this but it's essential to note that constant movement of the facial muscles in any one way may lead to permanent wrinkles and lines. Some of us are simply more prone to frowning at any given time - whether it's a stressful situation or not - so whenever you feel that your brows are about to furrow, take a breather and remember that your skin is at stake here.
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Over-exfoliation
Yes, exfoliation is a beneficial way to rid your skin of any flaky dead skin cells but overdoing it is not a good idea at all. Scrubbing the skin regularly not only aggravates the skin but may potentially rid it of essential oils that give the face a natural, healthy glow. Keep your exfoliation regime to once a week and it'll be more than enough.
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Second hand smoke
Even if you do not smoke, being around smokers on a daily basis will speed up the wrinkle process. As much as you can, avoid smoking areas or waiting for friends as they light up a cigarette.
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Sleeping with makeup
This has probably been repeated time and again in every type of beauty bible there is out there but still there are a handful of us who seemingly think one night of beauty folly is not going to be harmful - it may not but there's also a chance that you would repeat the folly.
Sleeping with makeup on risks bacterial infections and clogged pores, essentially leading to breakouts and acne. If going to the sink to wash off your makeup is too much for some nights then at least keep a stack of makeup remover wipes to remind yourself that the makeup needs to go before sleep.
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Binge drinking
Binge drinking on nights in a row will dehydrate your skin, leaving it thirsting for moisture and without that moisture, your skin will be more prone to wrinkles, lines and dryness - not a good look. Which is why it is always important to drink water after you've had one drink too many or avoid multiple drinking sessions.
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Neglecting your lips
More often than not, we're guilty of this. We tend to focus on every other aspect of our faces and assume that our lips will naturally take care of itself as long as we consume enough water. However, your lips are made up of at least three layers of skin so it's essential to keep them in mind in your beauty regime. Dry and chapped lips will cause them to age faster and that is never a good look so simply remember to include a lip balm and keep those smackers hydrated.
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Testing too many products
We may all be beauty junkies but not everyone is averse to all the different types of chemicals in the multitude of products in the market. While some can test products on their face without any reactions whatsoever, it's still always a safe move to avoid the avoid the face and test on a small patch of skin on your arm perhaps. No one needs an unexpected skin nightmare.
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6. Use soft pillowcases for a wrinkle-free morning
Invest in satin or silk pillowcases because they are good for both the hair and the skin. The soft texture will prevent sleep wrinkles on your face and it won't absorb your skin's natural oils.

From sleeping with makeup on to over-exfoliation or binge drinking, you’ll be surprised to see how many of these beauty mistakes you’re committing.

As much as we do a whole lot to protect our skin from a host of externalities that threaten to destroy it, some habits or mannerisms simply go under our radar.

It could be as simple as not removing your makeup after a night out because you just want to pounce onto bed to not entirely realising the amount of unnecessary sodium or sugar that goes into your diet to plain ‘ol frowning when things do not work out for you.

You’re not the only ones though, we’ve definitely been guilty of a couple which is why we’re to nip this in the bud for once and for all. After all, anything that destroys our skin and shortens its ‘lifespan’ is a no-go in our beauty books.

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