WHAT NOT TO DO - SKINCARE AND MAKEUP
Hello all!! :)
This post is going to be slightly different from the regular ones. This is about a few tips about what shouldn't be done to your skin or while doing your makeup. A few of these were the mistakes done by me which I later changed. Let's start
I SKINCARE
* You shouldn't wash your face too often - it doesn't matter what is your skin type but washing your face a lot will strip all the moisture and oils that are naturally present in your skin which will make your face super dry (for dry skin people) or your skin will start to create excess oil (for oily skin people). Essentially, you can wash your face twice a day ~ morning right after you wake up and at night before going to bed. If you are someone who travels a lot or works out a lot you might as well wash your face in between once. Going beyond this is harmful for your skin
* Do not scrub your face daily - Scrubbing your face is very important to the skin as it helps to take away all the dead skin but it should be done only once or maximum twice a week and NOT MORE THAN THAT. Scrubbing too often will make your skin highly sensitive and will irritate your skin.
Also, DO NOT use your body scrub on your face as the particles could be too abrasive for your facial skin.
* Do not poke your pimple - This is one of the irresistible habit for any girl including me :P but it is a highly dangerous habit. I agree, no one likes a big, nasty pimple sitting on the skin but by poking it you are only spreading it to the rest of your face. The best way is to leave it just like that without disturbing it. It will heal in a week maximum. Spot treatment remedies will definitely help. Application of tea tree oil or turmeric or medicated acne gel etc., could fasten the process of shrinking the pimple. It is better not to apply makeup on fresh pimple.
* Do not use a lot of chemicals for skincare - With makeup, we tend to put a lot of chemicals to our skin knowingly or unknowingly. So when it comes to skincare it is better to opt for brands/products that don't have harmful chemicals. Always stay away from products that have parabens,sulphates,alcohol or petroleum contents
TIP - PLEASE PLEASE CHECK THE INGREDIENT LIST BEFORE BUYING THE PRODUCT AND PLEASE DON'T GO BY THE NAME
* Changing of skincare regime or products - To follow a proper skincare regime, you will have to stick with one brand or one specific range of products. Changing the skincare products might not result in the expected result in the given time.
* Dehydrated skin - If you want your skin to glow and feel healthy from within it is highly important to drink at least 2 liters of water everyday. Dryness shown in the skin, lips or occurrence of pimples means your skin is dehydrated. Making it a habit to drink a minimum of 2 liters of water will bring amazing difference to your skin.
II MAKEUP
* Not removing makeup - Removing your makeup is extremely important than applying makeup. Not removing makeup is one of the important causes for pimples and aging of skin. If you don't want to have a cleansing method, use a wet tissue or use cold pressed coconut or olive oil to remove the makeup.
* Using the wrong shade of concealer - If you have heavy dark circles, you have to use a lighter shade of concealer or the shade close to your skin tone. Using a dark shade over dark under eyes will only exaggerate your dark circles.
* Using a black pencil for brows - You should always use a brown or dark brown to enhance your eyebrow. Applying a black will make your eyebrows look over drawn and artificial.
* Applying a liquid lipstick directly - All liquid lipsticks are matte. Matte lipsticks are drying in nature. So if you don't want your lips to crack, apply a moisturizing lip balm when you are about to start the makeup. Never apply lipsticks directly.
Hope this helped you all. Stay tuned for more :)
This post is going to be slightly different from the regular ones. This is about a few tips about what shouldn't be done to your skin or while doing your makeup. A few of these were the mistakes done by me which I later changed. Let's start
I SKINCARE
* You shouldn't wash your face too often - it doesn't matter what is your skin type but washing your face a lot will strip all the moisture and oils that are naturally present in your skin which will make your face super dry (for dry skin people) or your skin will start to create excess oil (for oily skin people). Essentially, you can wash your face twice a day ~ morning right after you wake up and at night before going to bed. If you are someone who travels a lot or works out a lot you might as well wash your face in between once. Going beyond this is harmful for your skin
* Do not scrub your face daily - Scrubbing your face is very important to the skin as it helps to take away all the dead skin but it should be done only once or maximum twice a week and NOT MORE THAN THAT. Scrubbing too often will make your skin highly sensitive and will irritate your skin.
Also, DO NOT use your body scrub on your face as the particles could be too abrasive for your facial skin.
* Do not poke your pimple - This is one of the irresistible habit for any girl including me :P but it is a highly dangerous habit. I agree, no one likes a big, nasty pimple sitting on the skin but by poking it you are only spreading it to the rest of your face. The best way is to leave it just like that without disturbing it. It will heal in a week maximum. Spot treatment remedies will definitely help. Application of tea tree oil or turmeric or medicated acne gel etc., could fasten the process of shrinking the pimple. It is better not to apply makeup on fresh pimple.
* Do not use a lot of chemicals for skincare - With makeup, we tend to put a lot of chemicals to our skin knowingly or unknowingly. So when it comes to skincare it is better to opt for brands/products that don't have harmful chemicals. Always stay away from products that have parabens,sulphates,alcohol or petroleum contents
TIP - PLEASE PLEASE CHECK THE INGREDIENT LIST BEFORE BUYING THE PRODUCT AND PLEASE DON'T GO BY THE NAME
* Changing of skincare regime or products - To follow a proper skincare regime, you will have to stick with one brand or one specific range of products. Changing the skincare products might not result in the expected result in the given time.
* Dehydrated skin - If you want your skin to glow and feel healthy from within it is highly important to drink at least 2 liters of water everyday. Dryness shown in the skin, lips or occurrence of pimples means your skin is dehydrated. Making it a habit to drink a minimum of 2 liters of water will bring amazing difference to your skin.
II MAKEUP
* Not removing makeup - Removing your makeup is extremely important than applying makeup. Not removing makeup is one of the important causes for pimples and aging of skin. If you don't want to have a cleansing method, use a wet tissue or use cold pressed coconut or olive oil to remove the makeup.
* Using the wrong shade of concealer - If you have heavy dark circles, you have to use a lighter shade of concealer or the shade close to your skin tone. Using a dark shade over dark under eyes will only exaggerate your dark circles.
* Using a black pencil for brows - You should always use a brown or dark brown to enhance your eyebrow. Applying a black will make your eyebrows look over drawn and artificial.
* Applying a liquid lipstick directly - All liquid lipsticks are matte. Matte lipsticks are drying in nature. So if you don't want your lips to crack, apply a moisturizing lip balm when you are about to start the makeup. Never apply lipsticks directly.
Hope this helped you all. Stay tuned for more :)
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