Taking care of your skin is crucial to keeping it looking young, and that means implementing a skincare routine.
However, with so many products on the market, it can be difficult to know what your skin needs.
Lisa Kavanagh, founder of Sphagnum De-Lux, said: “There is so much misinformation online about how best to prevent wrinkles and lines, leading many to mistakenly follow a routine that makes their skin worse.
“From using hot water to not removing makeup at night, not using the right skincare products or not following routine practices can add years to your face.
“While the appearance of wrinkles and lines is natural as we age, following the wrong types of skin care will accelerate aging and damage the skin.”
1. Do not use eye serum
The skin around the eyes is one of the thinnest on the body, so it is essential to regularly use cream or serum in this area.
Not taking care of the skin around the eyes can cause wrinkles, bags and sagging.
2. Using more than three products at a time
According to the expert, the rule of three is crucial in skin care, as using too many products at once can cause chronic inflammation, triggering skin aging.
This can also lead to a breakdown of collagen and elastin, which can cause wrinkles and sagging.
3. Not removing makeup at night
The expert explained: “While it is common to accidentally forget to remove mascara or concealer at night, repeatedly forgetting to remove makeup before bed can lead to damaging effects on the skin.
“Leaving it on can cause accelerated aging as it breaks down collagen and leads to fine lines and wrinkles.”
4. Lack of hydration in the neck.
While moisturizing the face is a common practice, many often forget about the neck, which is essential to reducing aging.
According to experts, lack of hydration can cause dark circles to appear, which can lead to sagging and horizontal lines.
5. Excessive exfoliation
The professional continued: “It is healthy to exfoliate the skin, but doing so too frequently can destroy the skin barrier, which can lead to dryness and irritation, causing accelerated aging.”
Exfoliating three times a week should be enough, unless you have extremely sensitive skin.
6. Not using sunscreen
It is essential to use SPF on your face and neck when leaving the house, even during the winter months.
Sun exposure can “significantly” age the skin and neck, producing dark spots and causing premature aging.
7. Use hot water to wash your face
Using hot water to wash your face can make your skin extremely dry, which damages the skin barrier and causes wrinkles and lines.
Make sure to use hot water only occasionally to open the pores, but for daily use, warm water is more effective.
