8 At-Home Skin Mistakes To Avoid

While everyone’s skin is different, here are a few things to avoid as you’re creating a skincare routine.

1. Avoid lots of time spent uncovered and unprotected in the sun.Sun damage can lead to uneven pigmentation, premature aging, and skin cancer. Screen up, cover up, and remember to reapply.
2. Watch out for lemon and other citrus fruits.Their high acidity is often used to treat acne. However, lemon and other citrus fruits contain a chemical called psoralen that makes the skin UV sensitive for several hours and severe burns can occur. Citrus can also cause blisters or pigmentation changes that last for months.
3. Please don’t overdo it.Using home skin remedies too often can irritate the skin, leading to breakouts, inflammation, or rashes. Most people only need to exfoliate once or twice a week unless they have oily skin. Wash your face in the morning, at night, and moisturize and apply sunscreen daily. Masks and extra washes are fun ways to boost your skin occasionally but shouldn’t become an everyday practice.
4. Don’t ignore your skin type.Is your skin oily or dry? Is your t-zone (the forehead, nose, and chin) your problem area? Knowing your skin type can help you determine which types of skin treatments will work best. If you’re prone to breakouts, be careful of moisturizers that clog the pores like olive oil. If you’ve got t-zone or combination skin, you may need different treatments on your cheeks than you do on your forehead and nose.
5. Hands off!Your hands carry dirt, bacteria, and oil that clog pores and lead to breakouts. Keep bacteria off by trying not to touch your face and constantly washing your hands before applying any products to your skin.
6. Watch out for toothpaste.This famous face treatment can cause breakouts or scarring if the toothpaste has the wrong ingredients!
7. Go easy on the cinnamon.Cinnamon’s natural antibacterial properties can help treat acne. However, it can cause skin irritation and is a common allergen. Never put it on your face without first doing a patch test or mixing it with honey, yogurt, or another gentle ingredient

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