Here's How Your Bad Habit Skincare Routine Permanently Damages Your Skin

Your bad habit skincare routine is wrecking your skin and you need to do something about it. This article will point to one or more habits that you have and is already damaging your skin. 

Your skin is one of the most important parts of your body. It protects you from germs and disease, helps regulate your body temperature, and even allows you to breathe. However, it can also be pretty delicate and fragile. All it takes is one bad habit to wreck your skin—and these are particularly bad:

Not getting enough sleep

Not getting enough sleep is one of the most detrimental skin habits you can adopt. Getting enough shut-eye is essential for your body to repair itself and function properly, but when you don't get enough sleep, it becomes harder for your body to fight off stressors that damage your skin. The effects include:

Acne breakouts

Dark circles under the eyes

Wrinkles

Dull complexion (i.e., lack of radiance)

Skipping sunscreen

To protect your skin from the sun, it's a good idea to apply sunscreen every day. But it's easy to forget this step—especially when you're feeling lazy and don't want to put on makeup or lotion. If you're going outside in the sun, make sure that you reapply your sunscreen after swimming or sweating, as these activities can decrease the amount of time that the sunscreen will protect your skin. A good rule of thumb is: if it was cloudy when you applied sunscreen but now there are clear skies overhead and direct sunlight on your face (or any other part of your body), then reapply! If a day at work has left me feeling less than fresh, I'll even grab some hand sanitizer before heading out into my car so I can wash up at least one area where germs might have settled (inside my wrist). Always make sure that whatever type of sunscreen product you choose has an SPF rating of 30 or higher—anything lower won't offer adequate protection against UV rays. Try our recommendation of Moisturizing Sunscreen UV Shield Cream SPF50+ from Perfect Diary.  It has a lightweight formula and provides solid guaranteed sunscreen protection.

Popping pimples

Popping pimples is a habit that many people think will make them look better. But it's doing more harm than good. When you squeeze a pimple, you can cause scarring, redness, and swelling around the spot where you popped it. You also put yourself at risk of spreading bacteria from one spot to another on your skin—and this can lead to infection (not fun!). Plus, popping pus-filled zits often leads to discolored scars called hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation—which means they'll be harder for makeup artists to cover up in the future. Looking to hide those imperfections of blemishes and acne, try the Supreme Nude Natural Flawless Hydrating Liquid Foundation with its ultra-nourishing formula which blurs out everything. 

Pulling all-nighters

It might be your go-to method for getting through an exam, but pulling all-nighters is bad news for your skin. In addition to causing wrinkles and fine lines (thereby accelerating the aging process), it can also increase the risk of skin cancer. This is because when you're sleeping, your body repairs damage caused by UV rays during the day—so if there's no rest, those rays will continue to wreak havoc on your skin. 

A lack of sleep can also cause dark circles under the eyes—a look that's anything but attractive—as well as dryness and irritation in general. If this sounds like something you need to avoid at all costs before heading into an important job interview or big presentation (or just about any social event), make sure you get plenty of sleep!

Washing your face too often

If you’re washing your face twice a day, it might be time to cut back. It’s important not to strip away all of your skin’s natural oils, which can lead to dryness and irritation. The best way to determine how often you should be washing is by looking at your skin—if it looks good and hydrated without feeling tight or flaky throughout the day without overdoing it on the cleansing front (i.e., if you're using gentle cleansers), then perhaps once a day is enough for now!

Drinking too much alcohol

Do you drink too much alcohol? If so, you may be wreaking havoc on your skin. Alcohol is a dehydrating agent and can cause dehydration, which in turn leads to wrinkles and dullness. In addition, it's known to lead to breakouts and oily skin as well as dryness.

Not cleaning your phone

If you're anything like me, your phone is the most important piece of technology in your life. It's how you communicate with everyone in your life and get all of your information. But as much as we love our phones, it's easy to forget that they can also be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria.

Smoking cigarettes

Smoking cigarettes is bad for you in general, but it's also terrible for your skin. It can cause wrinkles, acne, and premature aging—all things that will make your complexion look dull and tired out. Smoking causes discoloration of the skin as well as yellowing around the mouth. It also dries out pores and makes them more likely to develop blackheads or breakouts. This is one of the most common bad habit skincare routines in people.

Tanning Beds

Tanning in tanning beds can cause skin cancer. Tanning beds weaken your immune system and damage your skin, causing premature aging, wrinkles, and fine lines. They can also cause eye problems. If you are too obsessed with tanning looks, try the 3-in-1 Sculpting Palette from Perfect Diary to get natural tanning without getting in a tanning bed.

Wearing heavy makeup during workouts

If you're a makeup wearer, I'll bet you've heard this before: "Don't wear heavy makeup when working out." It's true that putting on foundation and powder before hitting the gym can clog pores, cause breakouts and rashes, and in some cases lead to infections. And is your makeup water-resistant or waterproof? Forget about it! You'll sweat right through it with no way to let your skin breathe.

That said, there are ways to safely wear makeup during workouts without causing damage or irritation—and even help prevent infections and even skin cancer. First things first: Never layer on thick layers of foundation or powder (or any other type of makeup). Instead, go for something lighter like a tinted moisturizer or BB cream which will still provide coverage without weighing down your face too much. If you want more coverage then try using a lighter version of whichever product provides more coverage instead (for example instead of using a heavy liquid foundation use a light liquid foundation). 

 Next, get rid of any products that have been sitting out at room temperature for long periods; these ingredients tend not only to break down faster but also become less effective over time due to oxidation processes taking place within them over time. Finally check the label carefully before buying new products since many companies now offer vegan formulas which usually have fewer chemical additives than nonvegan ones so if possible buy those instead.

Conclusion

Hopefully, this list has helped you recognize some of the bad habit skincare routines that are ruining your skin. Remember to take care of yourself and follow these tips to take care of your body. Everyone has skin imperfections regardless of their skincare routines, and a quality foundation can blur them out.