Make Sure You’re Not Hurting
Your Skin With These , Bad Habits.
When it comes to taking care of your
complexion, it can be complicated figuring out what
habits are helping or hurting your skin. .
According to board-certified dermatologist
Elizabeth Mullans M.D., there are a few habits
in particular you should avoid. .
Here are five of the worst
habits that are hurting your skin. .
1. Over-hydrating, Using heavy oil-filled moisturizers can
cause acne and greasy skin. .
2. Inadequate Hydration, Not giving your skin enough hydration can cause dryness, which can lead to premature aging and cracked skin. .
3. Over-exfoliating, Although helpful when done in moderation,
exfoliating too much or too hard can cause irritation,
pimples and excessive oil production. .
4. Picking & Scratching, Whether out of stress or in an attempt to remove imperfections,
picking at your skin can cause irritation, bleeding and scarring. .
5. Not Washing Your Sheets, Dr. Mullans recommends washing your bed sheets once
or twice a week to minimize the risk of skin irritation.